Object Care
Care & Guides
How to live with handmade Japanese pieces — categorized care knowledge for every material in your collection.
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CeramicsYobitsugi: The Japanese Art of Patchwork Ceramic Repair
Yobitsugi joins fragments from different ceramics. Learn how the patchwork relates to gold and silver finishes, and what...
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CeramicsGin-tsugi: Repairing Japanese Ceramics with Silver
Silver-finished Japanese lacquer repair: how gin-tsugi differs in appearance from gold repair, how silver changes over time, and...
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CeramicsManeki Neko Care: Cleaning, Batteries, and Display
Care for a lucky cat by its material and finish. Gentle dusting, model-specific battery checks, safe display and...
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CeramicsCan You Microwave Japanese Pottery? Microwave & Dishwasher Rules by Material
Check microwave, dishwasher, oven and stovetop use separately. Product ratings matter: ordinary pottery is not automatically cookware, and...
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EssentialsRemoving Tea Stains (Cha-shibu) From Japanese Cups & Teapots
Remove tea stains according to the vessel and cleaner instructions. Protect decoration and repairs, keep strainers clear, and...
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CeramicsJapanese Incense Burner & Holder Care: Ash, Soot, and Storage
Care for Japanese incense burners and holders: cool fully before cleaning, maintain suitable ash, clear vents and follow...
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Works on PaperUkiyo-e & Woodblock Print Care: Light, Framing, and Storage
Display and store Japanese woodblock prints with controlled light, suitable mounting and careful handling. Identify the paper and...
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EssentialsLong-Term Storage Guide: Japanese Pottery, Lacquerware, Glass, and Cast Iron
Store Japanese pottery, lacquerware, glass and iron with suitable wrapping, dry surfaces and material-specific conditions. Preserve original boxes...
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EssentialsFirst-Use Guide: What to Do When New Japanese Tableware Arrives
What to check before using new Japanese tableware, donabe, kettles and tea tools: intended use, maker instructions, gentle...
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CeramicsJapanese Furin Wind Chime Care: Cast Iron, Ceramic, and Glass
Hang, clean and store Japanese wind chimes with care for their finish, cords and paper strip. Separate guidance...
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CeramicsMatcha Bowl, Chasen, and Chashaku Care: The Complete Set
Care for a matcha bowl, chasen, chashaku and tea container separately: safe pre-wetting, prompt rinsing, thorough drying and...
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CeramicsKyusu Teapot Care: Cleaning, Strainers, and Tea Stains
How to rinse and dry a Japanese kyusu, clear its strainer and handle tea stains. Maker-specific care for...
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GlasswareEdo Kiriko Glass Care: Washing, Thermal Shock, and Storage
Wash and store Edo Kiriko without abrasive cleaning or sudden temperature changes. Includes hot-drink limits, cloudy surfaces and...
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CeramicsDonabe Care: First-Use Seasoning, Daily Cooking, and Storage
Prepare, cook with and store a donabe using its model-specific instructions. Covers seasoning, a dry base before heating,...
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Wood & UrushiUrushi Lacquerware Care: Daily Use, Washing, and Storage
A practical guide to urushi tableware: gentle hand-washing, dry storage, material labels and when a damaged or unfamiliar...
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MetalwareCast Iron Tetsubin Care: Seasoning, Rust, and Daily Use
Distinguish a water-boiling tetsubin from an enamel-lined teapot. Follow maker-specific first use, preserve the interior finish, dry with...
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CeramicsJapanese Porcelain Care: Arita, Hasami, and Kutani
Care for Arita, Hasami and Kutani porcelain by checking the specific glaze, decoration and product rating. Includes washing,...
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CeramicsKintsugi: The Japanese Art of Gold-Repaired Pottery
Understand Japanese gold-finished lacquer repair: visible seams, repair methods, uncertain origin stories and the questions to ask about...
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