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[Got Leftover Cold Rice? Make Ojiya Rice Soup] On one such day, I decided to make ojiya using some leftover cold rice and vegetables I found in the fridge. Its quick simplicity and deliciousness completely won me over. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Oze National Park: Japan's Largest Mountain Wetland] Spanning four prefectures—Gunma, Fukushima, Niigata, and Tochigi—Oze is Japan's largest mountain wetland and a designated national park. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Dice-Cut Burdock Root Stir-Fried with Curry] At our home, burdock root usually ends up in one of two dishes: this recipe or Tonjiru pork soup. Just the other day, on my son's birthday, this very dish was his special dinner request. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Curry Chuka at Kyoichi Honten] Located in Shijo-Omiya, Kyoto, "Kyoichi Honten" is a long-established diner founded in 1948 (Showa 23). en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Yamamoto-tei] Located in Shibamata, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, "Yamamoto-tei" blends Japanese and Western architecture, integrating Western elements into the traditional Shoin-zukuri style. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Revisiting Enamelware] Opening our kitchen cabinet reveals a line of seasoned white containers. They are Noda Horo's "White Series." From the pristine, glossy white when we first started using them, their appearance has gradually transformed over time. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Philosopher's Path and Honen-in Temple] As autumn gradually deepens in Kyoto, it brings a season that makes you want to walk endlessly. The route from "Philosopher's Path" to "Honen-in Temple" is one of my favorite walking courses. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Enjoying Delicious Coffee with the Waisuke Dripper] I love my morning coffee. There are several reasons why the proportion of hand-brewed coffee at home has increased so dramatically. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan] Stepping away from the bustling Ikebukuro Station and slipping into a quiet residential neighborhood, "Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan" suddenly appears before you. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Jeon and Makgeolli on a Rainy Day] I often watch Korean street food tour videos on YouTube, and in one of them, I heard the saying, "Connoisseurs drink makgeolli at a jeon restaurant." en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Suiton of Iwate Prefecture] In early October, we had the privilege of visiting Rikucho Ogasawara's workshop in Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, for the very first time. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Siwa's Square Pouch Has Been Added] The zipper opens wide down the sides, allowing clear visibility and smooth access to your items. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Price Revision Notice] Due to rising raw material costs, several items will increase in price on 2026/11/1. If you are considering a purchase, please place your order before then. Honma Kazuo Shoten shokunin.com/en/honma/nabesh… Miyamoto Shoko shokunin.com/en/miyamoto/spo…

[Wanting to Keep It Displayed Even After the Year Ends] There are customers who look forward to the arrival of this calendar every single year. This year, Koichi Odanaka's 2027 calendar has arrived once again. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Oak Village's Mug Has Been Added] The moment you wrap your hands around it, the gentle warmth of this wooden mug naturally transfers to your palms. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[Oak Village's Morning Plate Has Been Added] Crafted by carving out solid wood and finished with vegetable oil, this morning plate features unique wood grain and color depth in every single piece, deepening in character with every use. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[The B-Side of the Tamagoyaki Pan] Many memorable songs heard on vinyl, cassettes, and CDs. Single records typically had one song on each side: the "A-side" featuring the main track, and the "B-side" containing the coupling track. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

My mother has been lovingly using Suzuki Hagama Rice Pot, which I sent to her home in Yamagata. She says she uses it on relaxed weekend mornings when she has time. Yamagata rice cooked in Banko ware is truly delicious, and the meal was finished in no time. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[FD Style's Hot Water Bottle Has Been Added] To enjoy the winter in good health. Born in the snowy region of Niigata, this hot water bottle is produced entirely within Niigata Prefecture, from the main body to the cover. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…

[FD Style's Waisuke Dripper Has Been Added] Moving away from the uniformity of mass-produced goods, it cherishes the warmth of handcrafting and a texture that deepens in emotional attachment over time. en.shokunin.com/archives/561…