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Japan has long embraced a system of deep, immersive apprenticeship known as deshi-iri, where an apprentice trains under a a master.

Part 2 on The Uncertain Future of ShibataToku Bentwood Shop For those of you who have been following the journey of 6th-generation...

The True Value of Urushi: Why This Priceless Natural Lacquer Deserves Your Respect Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken...

The possibilities with a beautifully crafted wooden bento box are endless. But how far would you go with it? As our iconic Japanese wood...

Welcome to another chapter of our Japanese Wood Bento Box Challenge! For the home chefs and foodies out there, a handcrafted wooden bento...

Among the many reasons we love practicing traditional kintsugi is the beauty of the handmade tools involved, such as the authentic maki-e...

Shiro Yanagi’s extraordinary journey nurturing and crafting from the urushi tree, preserving the tradition of lacquer craft.

Truth About Kintsugi Kits: Did you pay over $100 for BBQ Skewers? Time to up the game (and your tool box)

Easy lunch ideas using traditional Japanese wood bento boxes. Makes your day more enjoyable with a beautiful, well-balanced meal on-the-go

Useful Kintsugi technique: Preventing Urushi Brown Stain in Kintsugi Repair on Porcelain and Light-color Clay

Japanese tabi socks make perfect spring accessory.

BEYOND BENTO at Fukuoka Design Award - a design project for a traditional Japanese wood 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...

In the serene heart of Japan, where tradition meets nature's beauty, we unveil a remarkable opportunity that celebrates the artistry of...

In the quiet town of Daigo, nestled amid the lush urushi lacquer forest, a heartbreaking news resonates through the community. The...

Beyond Wooden Bento Boxes, Unique Bentwood Objects made by ShibataToku. Check our gallery to view some special wood functional objects.

Announcing the retirement of Mr. Taizo Morita from ShibataToku Bentwood Shop, one of the few remaining wooden bento box makers in Hakata.

Traditional Kintsugi is forgiving. You can touch up the imperfection of the imperfect.

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....

How well do you know your kintsugi brushes? Dig deeper into authentic kintsugi material and tools. Curate your own kintsugi kit!