Featuring over 20 different artisans, our first pottery exhibit is a rare chance to see and hold pieces made by the modern-day artisans that are carrying on the ceramic traditions of Mashiko, Japan.
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If you’ve ever seen an ikebana arrangement, you know it’s not exactly like the elaborate floral arrangements you’re used to seeing at weddings. In fact, you would be forgiven for thinking there’s not much to arrange there at at all.
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No matter who you are, you likely owe some part of your personal success to a woman. . In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the smart, funny, creative, and compassionate women that work tirelessly behind the scenes at Rikumo and Morihata.
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For our first paper marbling workshop, our talented artists learned the intricacies of floating inks on the ever changing surface of a shallow pool of water.
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In a time when public telephones have become almost obsolete, one lone telephone booth in Otsuchi keeps getting visitors. To passerby, it’s little more than a baffling mystery, but to locals, the booth is known as the Phone of the Wind.
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On days where life seems endlessly confusing, we take comfort in some hard-won wisdom from the philosophers at the School of Life. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we discuss how to get over heartbreak, fear of intimacy, and the delicious impotence of sulking.
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We celebrate our fist store anniversary with a special screening of Hayao Miyazaki’s classic “Spirited Away”. With popcorn in tow, we settled into our seats to watch Chihiro face witches, fly dragons, and befriend all kinds of spirits. It was nothing short of a magical night.
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Recurring dreams teach us about our personalities, our anxieties, and the secrets that lurk beneath the surface of our conscious. For director Akira Kurosawa, recurring dreams were not just an exercise in self-discovery, but also the inspiration for one of his most beloved films.
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If 2016 was the year that introduced you to Marie Kondo's methods, 2017 is the year of actually trying them for yourself.
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On Coming of Age Day, Japan celebrates those who have reached the age of 20 years old. Here, our photographer reflects on his experience witnessing this day during his first trip to Japan.
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For centuries, dreams have been used to predict the future, and everyone has their own way of interpreting the signs. However, there’s one dream in particular sets the tone for your luck in the new year.
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A New Year’s message from us.
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Like a sale, but more fun.
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With the holidays just around the corner, we hosted our first furoshiki wrapping series for some guidance on unforgettable gift-wrapping.
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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.
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More 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.
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On Thursday, November 17th, we held a small party to celebrate the launch of our limited edition collaboration with ceramic studio Felt + Fat.
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Here 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.
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