Travel guides
Practical, first-hand notes from our workshop in Narita.
How to Bring a Japanese Knife on a Plane | Miyabi Narita
Flying home with a Japanese kitchen knife? Learn why it must go in checked baggage, how to pack it safely, and what to check with your airline first.
Things to Do in Narita on a Long Layover | Miyabi Narita
Long layover at Narita Airport? Visit Naritasan Shinshoji, walk Omotesando, store luggage free and try a Japanese craft workshop near Narita Station.
Carbon vs Stainless Japanese Knives: Care Guide | Miyabi
Carbon steel or stainless? Learn how to wash, dry, store and oil your Japanese knife, spot rust vs patina, and choose the right cutting board.
Whetstone Grits Explained: #1000 and #6000 | Miyabi Narita
What do #1000 and #6000 mean on a whetstone? A simple guide to grit numbers, soaking, sharpening angle, the burr and keeping your stones flat.
Why Japan Eats with Chopsticks: A Short History | Miyabi
How chopsticks came to Japan, why Japanese chopsticks are shorter and pointed, the custom of personal chopsticks, and the basic etiquette to know.
Your Name in Kanji: Engraved Chopsticks | Miyabi Narita
How foreign names are written in katakana or kanji, how to choose characters by sound and meaning, and how we engrave names on chopsticks in Narita.
Narita Omotesando Walking Guide to Shinshoji | Miyabi
Walk Narita Omotesando from Narita Station to Naritasan Shinshoji: about 800 m downhill, with eel restaurants, old wooden shops and Naritasan Park.