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How's your Thanksgiving this year? Learn a new Japanese word about giving thanks.
Giving thanks this Thanksgiving. Do you still frequent small shops where human interaction and relations are as important as the goods?
mikster
Nov 26, 20232 min read
Japan Travel Workshop 2023: Japanese Lacquer & Kintsugi Workshop
In the serene heart of Japan, where tradition meets nature's beauty, we unveil a remarkable opportunity that celebrates the artistry of...
mikster
Sep 15, 20233 min read
In the 37C summer heat, we received a sad news from the urushi Japanese lacquer tree forest.
In the quiet town of Daigo, nestled amid the lush urushi lacquer forest, a heartbreaking news resonates through the community. The...
mikster
Aug 5, 20233 min read
**UPDATE** Our 1st Kintsugi workshop is to take place in Los Angeles this August. (added NYC, too!)
8/3/3023 Update: We just received very good feedback about our Los Angeles kintsugi workshops, We decided to make some improvement by...
mikster
Aug 2, 20232 min read
Beyond Wooden Bento Boxes, Unique Bentwood Objects
Beyond Wooden Bento Boxes, Unique Bentwood Objects made by ShibataToku. Check our gallery to view some special wood functional objects.
mikster
Jul 20, 20232 min read
An Encore Comes to an End: Wooden Bento Box of Hakata
Announcing the retirement of Mr. Taizo Morita from ShibataToku Bentwood Shop, one of the few remaining wooden bento box makers in Hakata.
mikster
Jun 13, 20235 min read
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