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• CeramicsCan You Microwave Japanese Pottery? Microwave & Dishwasher Rules by Material A material-by-material guide to which Japanese ceramics, glass, and lacquerware are microwave- and dishwasher-safe — from forgiving porcelain...
• EssentialsRemoving Tea Stains (Cha-shibu) From Japanese Cups & Teapots Tea stains (cha-shibu) are surface tannin deposits — not damage. Here is how to safely lift them from...
• EssentialsLong-Term Storage Guide: Japanese Pottery, Lacquerware, Glass, and Cast Iron How to store Japanese pottery, lacquerware, glass, and cast iron long-term — the paulownia kiri-bako tradition, humidity and...
• EssentialsFirst-Use Guide: What to Do When New Japanese Tableware Arrives What to do when new Japanese porcelain, cast iron tetsubin, urushi lacquerware, donabe, Edo Kiriko, kyusu, matcha set,...