What is "Su"?

What is "Su"?

2022 Apr 1st

You might have seen a bamboo mat — for making sushi rolls. These mats are called "Su (簀)" in Japanese and you should see the ones for papermaking — Hiki-Su is unbelievably fine and delicate.  … read more
Gampi and Mitsumata

Gampi and Mitsumata

2022 Mar 9th

Oh gampi, is there anything that matches your elegant sheen and exquisitely smooth surface? Well, maybe not exactly, but if you like gampi, you really owe it to yourself to also give Mitsumata a try. … read more