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A serene scene of a traditional Japanese Kodo incense ceremony with a Suzu-yaki koro

Kōdō: The Japanese Art of Listening to Incense

In the fast-paced modern world, finding moments of stillness can feel like a luxury. Yet, for over a millennium, the Japanese have cultivated a profound practice dedicated entirely to the apprecia...

Suzu-yaki sake set with tokkuri and ochoko on a wooden tray

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Sake and Suzu-yaki: An Ancient Pairing Reborn

Explore the centuries-old tradition of pairing Japanese sake with Suzu-yaki pottery. Discover how the dark, unglazed stoneware of the Noto Peninsula enhances flavor, embodies wabi-sabi, and transfo...

A collection of elegant revived Suzu-yaki black pottery pieces

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The Artisans Who Brought Suzu-yaki Back: The 1976 Revival Story

For nearly five centuries, the dark, elegant vessels of Suzu-yaki (Suzu ware) were nothing more than a ghost story—a phantom pottery whispered about by historians and occasionally glimpsed in...