We recommendMasuitemsto those who want to feel the warmth of wood in their daily lives.The fragrance and texture of Japanese hinoki wood will soothe your tired mind. In this issue,we will introduce you toMasuKoboMasuya, a company that has maintained a 1300 year-old tradition while creating a series of items that suit modern lifestyles. MasuKoboMasuyawishes to “make the world happy withMasu.We will tell you about...
Saga brocade is often used for sandals and bags to match formal kimonos, and many of them are very gorgeous and lovely. By the way, do you know about Saga Nishiki? Although you can imagine from the name “Saga Nishiki” that it originated in Saga, there are probably many people who are not familiar with its history. In this issue, we will explain in...
In Australia, reusable eco wraps are very popular. The idea for ACO WRAP was born to fit in with the Japanese diet and lifestyle. Based in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, aco wrap is manufactured using carefully handcrafted products and materials made in Japan. Kitchen wraps are generally disposable. For those who feel somewhat “put-off” when considering the environment, we highly recommend the naturally derived,...
Tokyo Silverware” is a traditional craft produced mainly in Taito and Arakawa wards in Tokyo. As the name suggests, the main material used is silver, which is used for various items such as daily necessities, gifts, and souvenirs. This article explains the history and characteristics of Tokyo silverware. We hope that you will learn about the charm of Tokyo silverware and become interested in...
Kasama-yaki is one of the representative traditional crafts of Ibaraki Prefecture. It is also famous as the oldest pottery production area in the Kanto region. It is so popular that every year during the GW period, the prefecture’s largest pottery event, the “Kasama Pottery Fire Festival (Himatsuri),” is held. Let’s learn about the history and characteristics of Kasama-yaki and the charm of Kasama-yaki. We...
Do you know what Kishu lacquerware is? Kishu lacquerware is one of the traditional crafts handed down in Wakayama Prefecture, and the key point is that it can be used as a practical product and is also full of functional beauty. Kishu lacquerware has evolved with the times thanks to the skilled techniques of craftsmen who have passed down the art of lacquerware from...
Ikenaga Tekko conveys the appeal of iron and steel through its products based on the concept of “living with Japanese iron. Ikenaga has been working with iron for more than 80 years, preserving traditional techniques and manufacturing quality-first products such as Nambu ironware and SWAN ice shaving machines. The brands handled include Nambu Ikenaga, IKENAGA Outdoor,ALONE 6AM, 1CHI TETSUNAGA, tetu, SWAN, and items for...
Bamboo Studio Kibetsu” produces bamboo crafts rooted in Japanese lifestyle and culture, while respecting the material bamboo. The company’s bamboo basket bag, designed for easy everyday use,was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize at the National Traditional Crafts Competition.Bamboo basket bags are classical to some and novel to others. In this article,we will discuss Mr.Hideaki Hosokawa, a bamboo craftsman who designs and producessuch bamboo basket...
Many people may think of Nishijin textiles when they think of kimono. Nishijin brocade is the generic name for “yarn-dyed patterned fabrics produced in Kyoto (Nishijin), which are characterized by high-mix, low-volume production,” and is designated as a “traditional craft” by the Japanese government. Wabun is one of such long-established Nishijin textile makers. Watabun has been weaving sashes in a wide variety in small...
YOSHIDA YASURI” manufactures high-quality, simple, and easy-to-use nail files, aiming to create products that are easy for everyone to use. Let us introduce you to Yoshida Yasuri Seisakusho and YOSHIDA YASURI, a nail file manufacturing company located in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. 124 years of traditional technology has been passed down from generation to generation, so why don’t you try to keep your...
