Journal

We are ecstatic to introduce our new look, version 2.0 of nalatanalata.com. It has been a long time coming. We have made site improvements here and there since we launched…

We are excited to announce that we have a new logo and branding! Some of you who have seen our growth from the start might think that the logo looks familiar…

One of our biggest blessings came in the form of a gift from our friend Noriyasu for our wedding in 2016. He had given us an original framed painting –…

With more time spent at home we’ve begun to truly appreciate the preparation tools that perform well in the kitchen with no fuss. Makanai by Conte, the multi-use series of…

For most of us hunkered down at home during these trying times, not being able to eat out means more home cooking experiments. As much as I’ve enjoyed exploring more…

We felt now is as good a time as any to dig a bit deeper into our archives to find comfort in some of the inspiring sites from our travels…

Two weeks ago, we held A Deeper Dark, an exhibition of works by Ryuji Mitani, that for the duration of the event, brought our gallery a special allure that only…

My conversations with master woodworker Ryuji Mitani across the years of our acquaintance have revealed him to me as a truly extraordinary person. His work holds both great beauty and…

Our time with Makoto Koizumi flashed by but was just long enough to create a capsule of warm memories. As many of you may know since we speak of it…