Iwachu: the story behind Japan's most iconic ironware brand

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Founded in 1902 in Iwate Prefecture, Iwachu has spent over a century perfecting Japanese cast iron. Here is what makes them special.

Kai knives: the Seki City bladesmiths trusted by chefs worldwide

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Kai knives: the Seki City bladesmiths trusted by chefs worldwide
Kai has been making precision blades in Seki City, Japan's knife capital, since 1908. Here is what sets their knives apart and how to choose the right one.

Sori Yanagi: the designer who made cookware beautiful

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Sori Yanagi: the designer who made cookware beautiful
Sori Yanagi was one of Japan's most celebrated industrial designers. His approach to cookware and cutlery changed what we expect from everyday objects.