HASAMI PORCELAIN ' The Grey Collection' is currently showing at SHIHARA Tokyo White Space for a special three-day installation starting November 3rd, 2023!  HASAMI PORCELAIN designer (also, our...

Misato Suzuki is diving deep into her artistic emotions with "Undercurrent", her first solo exhibition in a decade — opening Thursday, November 9th.  A reflection of...

We're excited to welcome YOKA founder Sachiyo Itabashi back to Tortoise for a highly anticipated encore visit to kick-start the season of giving and receiving!  This extended six-day pop-up...

Japanese ikebana flower arrangement is an art form steeped in tradition, emphasizing minimalism and harmony with nature.  As the crisp breeze of autumn ushers in a...

Michiko Marron-Kibbey's upbringing in both Japan and the United States profoundly shaped her artistic perspective in the realm of chocolate. In 2015, she embarked on a...

Equipment: Soup & Stew Donabe, "Miso-shiru Nabe" (large) Servings 8 - 10 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ medium sweet onion, minced 1 clove garlic,...

Equipment Needed:Tagine-style donabe, Fukkura-san (large) Serving Size:3 - 4 people Ingredients 1 pound (450 g) salmon filet (skin on or off), cut into 6 to...

For our third installment of Sake Stories, we take a closer look at the prestigious, Zenkoku Shinshu Kampyoukai, which roughly translates to 'National New Sake Appraisal'. ...

At Tortoise General Store, we're drawn to design with enduring appeal.  Like the Tortoise that lives steadily and slowly, we don't chase after trends—rather we support...