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Maneki Neko Meaning and Origins: What Japan’s Lucky Cat Really Means
What does Maneki Neko mean? Explore the origins of Japan’s lucky cat, the meaning of its raised paw...
Maneki Neko Color Meanings: What Each Lucky Cat Color Means
A simple guide to Maneki Neko colors, from white and black to gold, red, green, pink, and calico,...
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ゼンキルン 誌
Stories, studies & care from the workshop
Deep dives into kilns, glazes, and the wares behind them.
Banko ware from Yokkaichi, Mie produces about 80 percent of Japan's donabe clay pots. A guide to its tea-merchant origins, petalite clay, shidei teapots, and how to choose...
Living with and caring for handmade Japanese pieces.
Four ongoing series from the workshop — pick a thread and follow it.
Every story in the Journal, newest first.
