From Crisis to Alliance: Reviving Japan’s Iconic Bentwood Bento Boxes
Part 2 on The Uncertain Future of ShibataToku Bentwood Shop For those of you who have been following the journey of 6th-generation...
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mikster
Oct 54 min read
Why Is Urushi So Expensive and Have a Short Shelf Life?
The True Value of Urushi: Why This Priceless Natural Lacquer Deserves Your Respect Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken...
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mikster
Sep 83 min read
Japanese Wood Bento Box Challenge: A Stacked Bento Box Dressed to Impress (1)
The possibilities with a beautifully crafted wooden bento box are endless. But how far would you go with it? As our iconic Japanese wood...
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mikster
Sep 83 min read
Japanese Wood Bento Box Challenge: A Stacked Bento Box Dressed to Impress (2)
Welcome to another chapter of our Japanese Wood Bento Box Challenge! For the home chefs and foodies out there, a handcrafted wooden bento...
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mikster
Aug 142 min read
Kintsugi Tools, Tips, Tutorial: Carving and Adjusting Bamboo Spatulas
Among the many reasons we love practicing traditional kintsugi is the beauty of the handmade tools involved, such as the authentic maki-e...
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mikster
Aug 33 min read
From Tree to Treasure: Shiro Yanagi’s Urushi Journey
Shiro Yanagi’s extraordinary journey nurturing and crafting from the urushi tree, preserving the tradition of lacquer craft.
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mikster
Jul 172 min read
Unveiling the Truth About Kintsugi Kits: Did you pay over $100 for BBQ Skewers?
Truth About Kintsugi Kits: Did you pay over $100 for BBQ Skewers? Time to up the game (and your tool box)
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mikster
Jun 13 min read
Bento Box Meal Prep Tips: Easy Lunch Ideas with Japanese wood bento box.
Easy lunch ideas using traditional Japanese wood bento boxes. Makes your day more enjoyable with a beautiful, well-balanced meal on-the-go
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mikster
May 282 min read
Useful Kintsugi technique: Preventing Urushi Brown Stain in Kintsugi Repair on Porcelain and Light-color Clay
Useful Kintsugi technique: Preventing Urushi Brown Stain in Kintsugi Repair on Porcelain and Light-color Clay
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mikster
Apr 203 min read
Tabi Talk: Why Tabi Socks Make The Perfect Spring Accessory
Japanese tabi socks make perfect spring accessory.
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mikster
Mar 84 min read
BEYOND BENTO at Fukuoka Design Award - Rethinking traditional Japanese wood bento box.
BEYOND BENTO at Fukuoka Design Award - a design project for a traditional Japanese wood bento box.
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mikster
Mar 43 min read
Time-Honored Tradition Meets Modern Convenience: The Benefits Of A Wooden Bento Box
What is so special about Japanese bento boxes? There are many food storage options out there, but none are quite as distinctive as a the...
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mikster
Sep 15, 20233 min read
Japan Travel Workshop 2023: Japanese Lacquer & Kintsugi Workshop
In the serene heart of Japan, where tradition meets nature's beauty, we unveil a remarkable opportunity that celebrates the artistry of...
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mikster
Aug 5, 20233 min read
In the 37C summer heat, we received a sad news from the urushi Japanese lacquer tree forest.
In the quiet town of Daigo, nestled amid the lush urushi lacquer forest, a heartbreaking news resonates through the community. The...
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mikster
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Beyond Wooden Bento Boxes, Unique Bentwood Objects
Beyond Wooden Bento Boxes, Unique Bentwood Objects made by ShibataToku. Check our gallery to view some special wood functional objects.
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mikster
Jun 13, 20235 min read
An Encore Comes to an End: Wooden Bento Box of Hakata
Announcing the retirement of Mr. Taizo Morita from ShibataToku Bentwood Shop, one of the few remaining wooden bento box makers in Hakata.
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mikster
Jun 10, 20231 min read
Traditional Kintsugi Tutorial & Tips: Touching up Kintsugi? No Problem!
Traditional Kintsugi is forgiving. You can touch up the imperfection of the imperfect.
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mikster
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Something that brings smile
If you have visited a shrine in Japan before, you probably have brought back one of those shrine-amulets as souvenirs or as lucky charms....
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mikster
Jul 4, 20222 min read
Which is your favorite tool(s) in traditional Kintsugi craft of Golden Joinery?
How well do you know your kintsugi brushes? Dig deeper into authentic kintsugi material and tools. Curate your own kintsugi kit!
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mikster
Oct 21, 20212 min read
Ground Material. Grounded by Material.
Always enjoy my visits to Koishiwara, the historic pottery town in Kyushu Japan. On any nice dry day, potters will leave their...
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