Sometimes, a warm cup of tea in the morning or evening is all you need, especially if you have a cute mug to use. Whether it’s a colorful teapot or an insulated cup, people who regularly drink tea ...

Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, is a center for the traditional craft of Nanbu tekki, or cast ironware. One of the city’s many iron casters, Iwachū, has expanded beyond heavy black teapots with a range of ...