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Discover why kintsugi captured global attention—and why hands-on cultural experience still matters. This blog explores what slow craft, travel, and time can teach us that no tutorial ever could.

If you’re learning authentic kintsugi or urushi craft, don’t overlook your tools. Introducing Suruga charcoal—Japan’s rare, handmade polishing charcoal used by professional lacquer and pottery repair artisans. Unlike sandpaper or binchotan, Suruga charcoal is precise and essential for polishing delicate surfaces without damage. Crafted by one of Japan’s last traditional charcoal makers, they take three years to produce. Learn why this tool matters and enhance your knowledge i

The global matcha boom is fueling a shortage in Japan. Learn how overconsumption is disrupting Japanese green tea culture—and what we can do about it.