The name of George Nakashima is as famous for its contributions to design philosophy as it is for its artistry. But around the world, a separate legacy follows the renowned Japanese-American craftsman: his interest in world peace and humanitarianism through design.
Read MoreMore than perhaps any other culture, Japan has turned gift giving into an art form. When it comes to the holidays, the ritual of gift giving is as important, if not more, than the gift itself.
Read MoreOn Thursday, November 17th, we held a small party to celebrate the launch of our limited edition collaboration with ceramic studio Felt + Fat.
Read MoreHere at Rikumo HQ, we look forward to the holidays more than almost any other time of year. In honor of Thanksgiving, we're sharing the things that we're most thankful for this year.
Read MoreFor those of us suffering from pumpkin spice overload, there's a way to get through the pumpkin season without giving up our favorite fall flavor.
Read MoreOur annual sample sale is coming up in less than a week.
Read MoreThanksgiving may still be a few weeks away, but, as frazzled cooks can attest, it's never too early to start planning the menu.
Read MoreOur newfound favorite happy hour treat is made with three Japanese standby ingredients.
Read MoreEvery Halloween we share a scary folktale that's been keeping Japanese children up at night for centuries. This year's tale is adapted from Lafcadio Hearn's Kwaidan, a classic book of Japanese ghost stories.
Read MoreOn an unseasonably warm night in October, we hosted our dear friends and collaborators Doug Johnston and Tomoe Matsuoka for a very special lecture in partnership with Philadelphia's annual design festival, DesignPhiladelphia.
Read MoreZombies, giant skeletons, inkspots that come alive in the night… the bizarre world of Japanese demons is always one step ahead of our imagination.
Read MoreEvery so often we’ll share a few thoughts on the books we’re reading outside the office. For the first time in the history of Rikumo Book Club, we bring you one story in two forms: a cult video game and its novelization by one of the most important contemporary Japanese writers.
Read MoreAnyone who’s ever sat through a bad comedy sketch knows how hard it can be to find someone who is truly funny. In the hands of a gifted storyteller, though, even the dullest story can make us laugh. And no comedian is more studied, intuitive, or gifted than the one who performs rakugo.
Read MoreEvery month we feature one of our favorite t-Lab animals and follow them on their adventures. This month's story comes from Perry, our resident balloon man.
Read MoreOur concept store recently had the honor of hosting Setsuhi Shiraishi, a Japanese master calligraphist and performance artist. Accompanied by jazz music, Setsushi created two large-scale works of calligraphy on paper before a live audience.
Read MoreFascinated with the natural formation of trees, George Nakashima’s design philosophy was grounded in the moments of organic creation found within nature. We visit his house and studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, to learn more about the life and work of the restless Japanese designer.
Read MoreFrom its humble beginnings in the fire pits of Wakayama to its modern use as a water purifier and skin cleanser, binchotan charcoal is an ancient resource that continues to fascinate.
Read MoreOur latest guest lecturer was local ceramist and dear friend Brian Croney. With handmade cups and inspiration books in tow, Croney spoke about wood firing, a consuming process that begins with sourcing and making his own clay, and ends with shoveling ash from his kiln after forty-eight sleepless hours of uninterrupted firing.
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