May 27

May 27 The Japanese Towel Buyer’s Guide

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Fabrics in Focus

An overview of what to look for when choosing the perfect Japanese towel

Sep 9

Sep 9 Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry

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Vendor Spotlight

Learn how Yamachiku won its decades-long fight to preserve Japan’s bamboo chopstick industry.

Aug 26

Aug 26 A Closer Look: Video Highlights of Each Morihata Collection

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Inside Morihata

Get a more dynamic view of Morihata products with these video highlights from each of our collections.

Jun 29

Jun 29 Retro, Reinvented: The Unique Process Behind Hirali Textiles

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Behind the Design, Fabrics in Focus

Explore the history and craft from which the Hirali line was born.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Like a Glove: Our Tips for the Perfect Slipper Fit

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Styling, How To

Slippers are forgiving in terms of fit; after all, they’re designed to provide maximum comfort, and the most action they’ll typically see is scooting from the couch to the refrigerator. Still, we all know what it’s like to try on a new pair of slippers only to feel your foot sliding around - or worse, your toes left crammed together. Below, we offer our top tips for ensuring a perfect fit.

Sep 14

Sep 14 Inside Shinto Towel: The Quest To Make The Perfect Towel

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Behind the Design, Fabrics in Focus

Most people only think about their towels when it’s time for them to be washed, but for Takashi Shinto they’re the reason he gets up in the morning. As the owner of Shinto Towel, he balances a reverence for the company his great-great-grandfather started with an eye towards the future. Learn more about one of the newest additions Morihata Collection in our interview with Takashi Shinto.

Aug 10

Aug 10 Stay Cool: How to Make Kooridashi Iced Brewed Gyokuro

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How To

There is never a bad time for tea, but as the sun begins to linger and the mercury starts to rise, staring down a steaming hot cup can seem like a daunting proposition. It’s during these days that we find ourselves reaching for cup after cup of refreshing cold tea topped up with plenty of ice!

Jul 8

Jul 8 How-To: Ruhaku's 6-Step Okinawan Beauty Routine

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How To

Summer is in full swing, which means the sun and humidity are teaming up to do a number on your skin. Lucky for you, Ruhaku - a beauty brand born under the harsh Okinawan sun - is here to help you greet the day with an undeniably dewy glow.

May 4

May 4 Green Dream: The Matcha Dalgona

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How To

Have you heard about dalgona coffee? By now, you’re sure to have seen this frothy and delicious coffee drink pop up in your social media stream amongst everyone’s pushup challenges and facemask selfies. This creamy, whipped, subtly sweet, and layered butterscotch beauty is having its moment in the limelight; and for good reason - it’s delicious! This recipe was cross-posted to our sister blog, The Rikumo Journal.

Mar 10

Mar 10 A Note About COVID-19

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Inside Morihata

As the world comes to terms with the rapidly changing updates related to the COVID-19 virus, we wanted to take a moment to communicate the measures we here at Morihata International Ltd. Co. are taking to help stem the spread and ensure the safety of everyone we do business with.

Welcome.

There is never a bad time for tea, but as the sun begins to linger and the mercury starts to rise, staring down a steaming hot cup can seem like a daunting proposition. It’s during these days that we find ourselves reaching for cup after cup of refreshing cold tea topped up with plenty of ice!

Summer is in full swing, which means the sun and humidity are teaming up to do a number on your skin. Lucky for you, Ruhaku - a beauty brand born under the harsh Okinawan sun - is here to help you greet the day with an undeniably dewy glow.