Symbols and motives have always been an integral part of Japanese aesthetics, both in traditional and modern designs. These symbols can be found integrated in many of the items found at our store through graphics,…
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What is the difference between scissors and shears?
Scissors and shears are different tools designed for different applications, but are often thought to be the same thing. For a better understanding, in this article, we highlight the main differences between these two via…
Japandi – Bringing The Best Of Japan And Scandinavia To Your Home Decor
Often, mixing two styles is better than one. Interior design is no exception. Japandi, one of the ever-trending styles is an absolute proof of that. This hybrid aesthetic combines the modern-cool vibe of Scandinavian —…
What Japanese knife to buy?
Selecting the Best Japanese Kitchen Knife 1. Is it your first every proper knife? Buy a Gyuto, it’s the Japanese-style Chef’s knife. We recommend: Moritaka 210-240mm Aogami Super Kurouchi w/ Cherrywood Handle Gyuto 2. If…
Knife History: Forging methods
A bit of a knife history… The city of Sakai is situated by the Osaka bay at the Japanese main island. It is said that the foundations for knife making were laid down as early…
6 Magnetic Products That Will Make Your Life In The Kitchen Easier
Magnets are an overlooked and under-appreciated ally in a kitchen storage and its organisation. This is especially true in small kitchens with few cabinets and paltry counter space. In this article we’re selected top 6…
Kumihimo – The Japanese Art Of Silk Braiding
Kumihimo roughly translates into English as ‘braided cord’. The word represents, in a larger sense, one of the least known of the traditional arts and crafts of Japan. Due to a cord’s small, inconspicuous presence,…
Ikigai – The Japanese Secret To A Long And A Happy Life
The Japanese island of Okinawa nicknamed the Village of Longevity has residents with the highest life expectancy in the world. They also largely share a devotion to a Japanese philosophy known as ikigai (pronounced Ick-ee-guy), translated…
Sharpening Japanese Knives – Which Whetstone Grit Should You Choose?
Japanese whetstones (also called water stones) – both natural and synthetic – are known for their quick-working qualities, not only for Japanese blades, but also for their Western equivalents. The small particles that do the cutting…
Santoku Vs. Gyuto – What’s The Difference?
If you don’t own yet any Japanese kitchen knife, the exotic sounding names – gyuto, santoku, nakiri, sujihiki, deba etc. probably don’t ring any bell. Even if you’re a knife expert, familiar with all the…