Matcha-Inspired Sips to Pair With Every Meal

Learn how to mix up your everyday matcha routine with three ceremonial-grade sips spanning the course of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Morihata AdminMarch 25, 2024

Crafting Meals with Specialized Japanese Cookware

Morihata AdminMarch 19, 2024

Going Green with Harimaen: The Origin of Morihata Organic Matcha

Very few travelers know that, only an hour’s ride from Kyoto Station awaits the undisputed matcha capital of the world: Uji, Japan.

Morihata AdminMarch 12, 2024

Tai-an to Today: The Evolution of the Japanese Tea House

All aspects of Tai-an are plain – even compared to other chashitsu of the time. But despite such unassuming quarters, it’s here that Rikyu would go on to develop the fundamentals of Japanese tea into chanoyu as we know it today.

Morihata AdminMarch 11, 2024

Fermented For Health: The Secret of Saké-Powered Skincare

It’s with so few components that the care given to each becomes all the more critical – a secret well-understood by the finest saké makers in the world – and not least among them, a brewery by the name of Fukumitsuya.

Morihata AdminMarch 4, 2024

What Goes Around: A Look Inside the Circular Society of Fermenstation

Take a closer look at how Fermenstation is redefining sustainable enterprise with facial soap and more, all powered by their circular society.

Morihata AdminFebruary 16, 2024

Workshop no. 31: Becoming Kitsune: A Lesson in Color, Masks and Papercraft

In the latest rikumo workshop, visitors to the concept store were given the chance to craft a paper mask and transform into the mischievous fox spirits of Japanese folklore.

WorkshopsMorihata AdminJanuary 3, 2024Workshops, Published, kirie

Dining on Datemaki, A Picturesque Japanese Omelette

A fixture of Japanese New Year’s celebrations, datemaki is a sweet omelette with a visually striking design. Learn how to make this traditional dish at home with our latest recipe.

Recipe, ShortformMorihata AdminOctober 5, 2023Recipes, Culture, Food + Drink

From the Fields: Life as a Fifth-Generation Tea Farmer

We interviewed Osamu Hayashi, whose family farm produces some of Japan’s finest organic tea. Read his account of the farm’s humble beginnings and the importance of traditional farming in a modern world.

Behind the Brand, LongformMorihata AdminAugust 31, 2023Interview + Studio Tour, The Making Of, Tea, How It's Made

Meet Masaru Suzuki, Icon of International Design

Enjoy a glimpse inside the decisions and philosophy of one of Japan's premier designers in our interview with the man himself.

Black and Green: Potting Plants with Binchotan Charcoal

Learn how to guard the health of your home greenery using bits of binchotan, a premium activated charcoal sure to keep roots happy.

Morihata AdminApril 24, 2023

Sakura Zensen: Charting the Cherry Blossom Front

Learn a bit about sakura zensen, the “cherry blossom front” published by Japan’s meteorologists predicting the flower’s peak blooming periods each spring.

ShortformMorihata AdminMarch 24, 2023Culture

Workshop no. 30: Learning From a Master: A Kirié Paper Art Workshop with Shu Kubo

Master artist Shu Kubo visited Rikumo for a workshop celebrating the Japanese art of kirié.

WorkshopsMorihata AdminFebruary 21, 2023Workshops, kirie

Making Aki's Classic Matcha Roll Cake

Try out Aki’s recipe for a vibrant and tasty homemade matcha roll cake this holiday season!

RecipeMorihata AdminNovember 7, 2022Recipes

Honoring Kirié, the Ancient Art of Paper Cutting

Read a brief accounting of the history behind kirié, the practice of turning sheets of paper into works of art.

ShortformMorihata AdminNovember 2, 2022Culture, Art + Design, kirie

A Look Inside Shinto’s Generational Quest to Create the Perfect Towel

We talked with Takashi Shinto, owner of Shinto Towel, about the company his great-great-grandfather started more than a century ago. Learn a bit about one of our most popular brands straight from the scion of its founding family.

Behind the Brand, LongformMorihata AdminOctober 6, 2022Interview + Studio Tour