01
Craft / SingaporeBeyond the bottle: a place for Japanese sake ware
A gallery programme offers a starting point for thinking about objects, rituals and retail.
Read the note ↗The journal / Edition 01 · September 2026
Ideas worth
a closer look.
Observations from abroad. Questions from Tokyo. A growing collection of notes for people creating something with Japan.
02
Food culture / LondonWhen matcha becomes an everyday experience
A brand’s own story reminds us to look beyond the ingredient — and not mistake interest for an unmet need.
Read the note ↗03
From the desk / A practical noteStart with a brief, not just “something Japanese”
Five details that can turn a broad interest into a useful conversation about your next project.
Read the note ↗An open question
What caught
your eye?
An observation, a question, a possibility.
No project required. Curiosity is enough.