Meet the Artisans • 05/09/2026 Lacquerware at the Ryokan Table: How to Recognize the Craft Behind What You Eat From At serious ryokan, lacquerware matters as much as kaiseki. Learn to read urushi bowls, spot real Japanese craft and understand the artisans behind each tray.
Meet the Artisans • 04/08/2026 Tobe ware artisans and the luxury ryokan stay in Ehime Discover how Tobe ware porcelain from Ehime Prefecture shapes the experience of staying at a luxury ryokan, from artisan studio visits and traditional motifs to pricing, shopping tips, and the role of omotenashi in Japanese inns. by Thiago Cavalcanti
