Blogs
A quiet reset for the new year
A quiet reflection on replacing a kitchen sponge and tawashi at the start of the year, and how small, everyday resets can shift the rhythm of a home.
A quiet reset for the new year
A quiet reflection on replacing a kitchen sponge and tawashi at the start of the year, and how small, everyday resets can shift the rhythm of a home.
A Year Later: Opening the Miso I Made in Novemb...
I made miso at home in November 2024. A year later, I opened it, cooked with it, and was reminded that good things take time—and don’t have to be perfect.
A Year Later: Opening the Miso I Made in Novemb...
I made miso at home in November 2024. A year later, I opened it, cooked with it, and was reminded that good things take time—and don’t have to be perfect.
Thank You for Supporting okappa in 2025
A reflective look back on 2025 at okappa, with gratitude for community, makers, and the everyday objects that connect us.
Thank You for Supporting okappa in 2025
A reflective look back on 2025 at okappa, with gratitude for community, makers, and the everyday objects that connect us.
The Quiet Brilliance of Okubo House Mokkosha’s ...
Discover how a hand-carved maple spoon from Okubo House Mokkosha brings thoughtful design, fuki-urushi finish, and everyday comfort to the table.
The Quiet Brilliance of Okubo House Mokkosha’s ...
Discover how a hand-carved maple spoon from Okubo House Mokkosha brings thoughtful design, fuki-urushi finish, and everyday comfort to the table.
A Warm Thank You from Our First Furoshiki Workshop
Our first Furoshiki Workshop at Fumi brought a warm group together to learn simple, beautiful folds for gift wrapping and everyday use with Japanese wrapping cloths.
A Warm Thank You from Our First Furoshiki Workshop
Our first Furoshiki Workshop at Fumi brought a warm group together to learn simple, beautiful folds for gift wrapping and everyday use with Japanese wrapping cloths.
When Dashi Fills the Air
When the weather turns cold, I find myself craving oden — a simple, comforting one-pot dish simmered in dashi. The warmth, the aroma, the gentle bubbling... it’s a quiet joy...
When Dashi Fills the Air
When the weather turns cold, I find myself craving oden — a simple, comforting one-pot dish simmered in dashi. The warmth, the aroma, the gentle bubbling... it’s a quiet joy...