Hario: the Japanese glass brand that changed coffee forever
Posted by JEAN PASTEUR
Hario started as a glass laboratory equipment maker in 1921. Today it is one of the most respected names in specialty coffee worldwide.
Iwachu: the story behind Japan's most iconic ironware brand
Posted by JEAN PASTEUR
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
Posted by JEAN PASTEUR
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
Posted by AKAZUKI
Sori Yanagi was one of Japan's most celebrated industrial designers. His approach to cookware and cutlery changed what we expect from everyday objects.