There is a quiet magic in the ritual of brewing tea, especially when it involves a Japanese teapot. These vessels are more than just tools; they are a bridge between centuries of tradition and the present moment. I remember the first time I held a Japanese teapot in my hands - the weight, the texture, and the subtle imperfections told stories of skilled hands and patient hearts. This blog post invites you to explore the delicate art of Japanese teapot craftsmanship and the de

Soil of Johannahoeve in Deventer next to Ijssel river Johannahoeve, Farmer family Klunder Farmer Klunder Ground of Johannahoeve became...

Artist Haruka Matsuo was born in Tokyo and grew up in Mie Ken(三重県) in Japan with two artist parents. As the ninth-generation successor to...

Today was first day of Kigata Banko workshop. I gave a workshop at Mira’s atelier. I did green tea ceremony with strawberry Daifuku...