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升 "Masu" - A Traditional Wooden Sake Box for Celebratory Occasion!

How to Enjoy Drinking Sake with Masu? There are two ways to enjoy sake in Masu; one is to pour sake directly into the Masu and the other is to pu...

ぐい呑み "Gui-Nomi" & 盃 "Sakazuki" - Sake Cups for the Gulp-Drinkers!

ぐい呑み "Gui-Nomi" Gui-Nomi which translates to “Gulp-Drinking” is a sake glass similar to Ochoko. Gui-Nomi is also a sake set designed for apprecia...

お猪口"Ochoko" - Taste Every Sip with All of Your Senses

"Ochoko" is a small drinking ware used when drinking sake. Although there is no clear definition, it is generally a size of a sake glass that can “...

Sake 101 - What Are the Different Types of Japanese Sake?

There are a variety of sake, but it can be roughly divided into two types based on the proportion of brewed alcohol used. Type 1: 純米酒 Junmai-Sake ...

The Birth of 100 Signature Colors by the Tsugaru Handblown Craftsman

Our colors are inspired by the beauty of nature and the rich scenery of Japan's four seasons. What makes "Tsugaru Handblown" unique from other g...

Interview 03: Yusuke Fukushi - The Fine Balance Between Handmade and Modern Technology

“I believe our quality is the best in the world!” says Fukushi. “ The goal is to out-perform the automation system.” Glasses made by Fukushi have ...

Interview 02: Misa Tateyama & Kiyoko Makino – The Foundation Built On A Healthy Workshop

The veteran female craftsmen, Misa Tateyama and Kiyoko Makino, are the driving force behind creating such a friendly atmosphere of the workshop. Si...