We last spoke to Yo back in March when Yo arrived from Japan to teach a spring session of woodcarving classes.  Unfortunately, Yo had...

Holding a sola cube is like holding a natural wonder in your hand... but how are they made?   Step 1: Creating the Foundation The first...

Matcha is a finely milled green tea powder made from specially cultivated green tea leaves grown in the shade and processed to remove the stems and veins. ...

Obakes are a class of supernatural creatures often featured in Japanese folklore.  Originally taken from the word bakeru, which literally translates into 'thing that changes', they're often known as shapeshifters. ...

The earliest evidence of Kokeshi dolls dates back to 1804 - 1829, the height of Japan's Edo Period.  The craft first took root amongst rural farmers in Tohoku -...

  We're especially grateful for Dads this year.  During uncertain times, Dads have stepped up to support their families, taking on extra duties and wearing new...

The satisfying texture, the surprisingly lightweight feeling, the varying shades of clay that sing when they're stacked: Hasami Porcelain is unmistakable.  Since its founding in...

Glass Teapot with Wood Handle This glass teapot is a clean and cool option for your daily tea set-up at home that makes watching your tea brew...

Tomoko Morisaki works quietly inside a converted garage in Torrance California, her hands coated in slip (clay liquid) as she gently raises a bowl on...