International Women's Day is a timely reminder to celebrate the innate strength and beauty of women around the world. We believe it is vital to support each other as mothers, sisters, business owners, and creatives, so in the spirit of the day, we'd like to highlight some of the inspiring female designers and artists that power rikumo.
-Yuka Morihata | Founder and Co-Owner of rikumo
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To make the most of the season, we knew we needed to fill our stomachs with something warm, soothing, healthy, and hearty. This recipe checks all the boxes. Try our recipe today!
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Updated for 2019: 23 brand new shops, cafes, and institutions that make us proud to call Philadelphia home. Explore all the spots today!
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Our New Year’s tradition is back.
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We rounded up 23 of our team’s favorite spots to eat, drink, and frolick, just in time for the 4th of July.
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Though it swims in a current beyond its control, the carp is born with the ability to fight through streams and cascades. It’s fitting, then, that carps have become a symbol for the energy and resilience of young people.
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A delicious treat for this quirky Japanese holiday.
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This Valentine’s Day, women all over Japan gift chocolate to the men in their lives. But not every chocolate is a gesture of love, and the type of chocolate you receive may mean the difference between friendship or a declaration of love.
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Our New Year’s tradition is back.
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On the weeks leading up to the New Year, postmen all over Japan prepare to deliver an onslaught of nengajo, New Year’s cards traditionally shared amongst families and friends. Here’s five things to know about this holiday tradition.
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The holiday season may be synonymous with turkey and gravy, but the reliable menu can grow stale. We revisit the traditional holiday dinner: a sophisticated, comforting pasta dish to serve family-style.
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Fish has been a festive staple of holiday dinners worldwide, especially in cultures that don’t eat red meat. Our take on the classic involves citrus, ginger, and cast iron.
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Nervous to buy your first cast iron piece? Don’t be. Here are five essential tips for taking care of your most important kitchen investment.
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Le Corbusier said it best when he declared: “Chairs are architecture, sofas are bourgeois.” Learn what went into the making of our first chair, inspired by a mix of Danish mid-century design and Japanese traditional furniture.
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There’s nothing quite like the perfect t-shirt. Here’s what went into making ours.
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When it comes to stationery, the Japanese variety is among the best in the world. We go behind the scenes at the Inkaren factory, where some of the most exciting Japanese stationery is still made the traditional way.
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To celebrate the launch of our Morihata Organic Matcha Collection, we are highlighting a different application for each of our three unique ceremonial grades. Here, we show you how to make a delicious panna cotta.
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