Cleaning + Storage
Trusco Tool Box, T-150
$ 21.00
Trusco tool boxes have developed a cult following among makers and hobbyists for their durability, versatility, and inimitable craftsmanship. Made from pressed steel, these endlessly useful storage boxes combine the industrial look of vintage toolboxes with the precision of modern engineering. The T-150 model was designed for easy storage and features corner dents on the cover and base for stacking. It can even be used as a storage unit in your drawers for art supplies, maintenance tools, your sewing kit, or whatever else you may need.
About Trusco
Trusco was founded in 1959 as a pro tool manufacturer to support Japan’s manufacturing industry. The name Trusco comes from the words “Trust” and “Company” for their commitment to honest business practices. Trusco toolboxes have become staples in garages and tool sheds throughout Japan, and have developed a cult following amongst design aficionados for their simple, pared-down design and impeccable quality.
Materials: Painted Steel
Dimensions: Length: 6.1" Width: 7.7" Height: 2.1"
Care: Use a steel cleaner with a clean rag or cloth
Fukui, Japan
Trusco Tool Box, T-190
$ 22.00
Trusco tool boxes have developed a cult following among makers and hobbyists for their durability, versatility, and inimitable craftsmanship. Made from pressed steel, these endlessly useful storage boxes combine the industrial look of vintage toolboxes with the precision of modern engineering. The T-190 model was designed for easy storage and features corner dents on the cover and base for stacking. It can even be used as a storage unit in your drawers for art supplies, your sewing kit, school supplies, or whatever else you may need.
About Trusco
Trusco was founded in 1959 as a pro tool manufacturer to support Japan’s manufacturing industry. The name Trusco comes from the words “Trust” and “Company” for their commitment to honest business practices. Trusco toolboxes have become staples in garages and tool sheds throughout Japan, and have developed a cult following amongst design aficionados for their simple, pared-down design and impeccable quality.
Materials: Painted Steel
Dimensions: Length: 8.0" Width: 4.3" Height: 2.2"
Care: Use a steel cleaner with a clean rag or cloth.
Fukui, Japan
Trusco Tool Box, Y-350
$ 46.00
Trusco tool boxes have developed a cult following among makers and hobbyists for their durability, versatility, and inimitable craftsmanship. Made from pressed steel, these endlessly useful storage boxes combine the industrial look of vintage toolboxes with the precision of modern engineering. The Y-350 model features a peaked roof to store bulky tools, a collapsible handle for easy storage, and a metal latch with space for a 25mm padlock. Use to store art supplies, tools, your sewing kit, or whatever else you may need.
About Trusco
Trusco was founded in 1959 as a pro tool manufacturer to support Japan’s manufacturing industry. The name Trusco comes from the words “Trust” and “Company” for their commitment to honest business practices. Trusco toolboxes have become staples in garages and tool sheds throughout Japan, and have developed a cult following amongst design aficionados for their simple, pared-down design and impeccable quality.
Materials: Painted Steel
Dimensions: Length: 14.7" Width: 6.5" Height: 4.9"
Care: Use a steel cleaner with a clean rag or cloth
Fukui, Japan
Trusco Tool Box, T-320
$ 36.00
Trusco tool boxes have developed a cult following among makers and hobbyists for their durability, versatility, and inimitable craftsmanship. Made from pressed steel, these endlessly useful storage boxes combine the industrial look of vintage toolboxes with the precision of modern engineering. The T-320 model is a medium-sized flat box with a collapsible handle and a metal latch with space for a 25mm padlock. Use to store art supplies, tools, your sewing kit, or whatever else you may need.
About Trusco
Trusco was founded in 1959 as a pro tool manufacturer to support Japan’s manufacturing industry. The name Trusco comes from the words “Trust” and “Company” for their commitment to honest business practices. Trusco toolboxes have become staples in garages and tool sheds throughout Japan, and have developed a cult following amongst design aficionados for their simple, pared-down design and impeccable quality.
Materials: Painted Steel
Dimensions: Length: 13.4" Width: 5.4" Height: 3.8"
Care: Use a steel cleaner with a clean rag or cloth
Fukui, Japan
Kitchen Towel
$ 32.00
Made of 50% linen and 50% cotton, the Kitchen Towel is a breathable and absorbent textile that can be used for drying plates or wrapping fresh bread. Available in five colorful shades, its rustic stripes bring a pop of color to your kitchen.
About Japanese Towels
Japanese towels are known for their thin compact size, superior absorbency, and incredible softness. Our towels are made in old-fashioned Imabari looms, where towel-making is such an important industry that the town has its own towel museum.
Materials: 50% Linen, 50% Cotton
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
Saito Wooden Wastebasket
$ 96.00
Sleek and elegant, this minimalist wooden wastebasket is ideal for an office or a relaxing bathroom. The handsome Saito bin takes after mid-century modern principles in its simple design and precision; set it in any room that needs a little tidying up.
About Saito
Saito Sawmill was founded in 1950, making furniture, screen doors, and baseball bats to order. These days the famed mill specializes making home decor from plywood for clients around the world. Saito has become internationally recognized for the technical skill of their woodworkers and their careful attention to detail, with each piece holding an innate quality as unique as the rings on a piece of wood.
Materials: Natural Plywood
Dimensions: Height: 12" Diameter: 10"
Niigata, Japan
Chikuno Cube - Natural Air Purifier
$ 31.00
The Chikuno Cube is a natural air purifier made from activated charcoal and clay minerals. Its porous nature allows this purifier to draw out impurities from the air. The micro-honeycomb structure of the cube is engineered to optimize the total surface area of the charcoal and amplify its effectiveness, absorbing odors and moisture in enclosed spaces of up to 17 sq. ft.
This eco-friendly cube works best in enclosed spaces like small bathrooms, cars or refrigerators, and can be recycled after one year of use. Set it in any small space and feel the air become naturally pure and wholesome.
Winner of the 2008 Japanese Good Design Award.
About Activated Charcoal
A natural resource since ancient times, activated charcoal is an eco-friendly natural purifier renowned for its incredible absorbency. Its porous structure is filled with hundreds of microscopic cavities that trap and neutralize odors.
Materials: Bamboo activated charcoal, clay
Dimensions: Height: 1½” Width: 1½” Length: 1½” .
Care Instructions: Refresh cubes by exposing to direct sunlight for at least six hours each month. This helps to release trapped odors and extends the cube's lifespan.
Kyoto, Japan
Chikuno Cube House - Natural Air Purifier
$ 72.00
The Chikuno Cube is a natural air purifier made from activated charcoal and clay minerals. Its porous nature allows this purifier to draw out impurities from the air. The micro-honeycomb structure of the cube is engineered to optimize the total surface area of the charcoal and amplify its effectiveness, absorbing odors and moisture in enclosed spaces of up to 17 sq. ft.
This eco-friendly cube works best in enclosed spaces like small bathrooms, cars or refrigerators, and can be recycled after one year of use. The Chikuno Cube House includes one to four cubes for enhanced surface area and a wooden geometric base for display. Set it in any small space and feel the air become naturally pure and wholesome.
Winner of the 2008 Japanese Good Design Award.
About Activated Charcoal:
A natural resource since ancient times, activated charcoal is an eco-friendly natural purifier renowned for its incredible absorbency. Its porous structure is filled with hundreds of microscopic cavities that trap and neutralize odors.
Materials: Bamboo activated charcoal, clay
Dimensions: Small - Height: 3” Width: 2½” Depth: 1½”
Large - Height: 6” Width: 5” Depth: 1½”
Care Instructions: Refresh cubes by exposing to direct sunlight for at least six hours each month. This helps to release trapped odors and extends the cube's lifespan.
Kyoto, Japan
Torigoe Woven Bamboo Tote
$ 175.00
From the tiny village of Torigoe, this hand-woven basket tote is made from sturdy suzutake, a variety of bamboo native to Japan. Roomy enough to hold picnic essentials and sturdy enough to hold its shape, the Torigoe tote is a beautifully constructed bag that reinvents the rural craft traditions of Japan.
Torigoe bamboo works are made by splitting each stalk of bamboo into quarters and then shaving them into strips. These strips are then knit together in a cross-hatch pattern that gives the baskets a weightless strength. Today the torigoe weaving tradition is upheld by specialist weavers, whose disciplined artistry keeps the craft alive and growing
Materials: bambooDimensions: Height: 11" Width: 3½" Length: 11"
Iwate, Japan
Field Good Trowel - Gold
$ 35.00
Strong. Lightweight. Ergonomic. The Field Good Trowel will make a worthy addition to your collection of gardening tools. Made from polyurethane-coated steel, it is reinforced at key stress points to further minimize the threat of breakage when digging up hardened roots and rocky soil. This version features a leather strap and an eye-catching metallic coating.
About Field Good
Forged in Niigata at the foot of Mt. Sumon along the fertile banks of the Shinano River, Field Good makes tools that honor the land while aiding the gardener. Niigata prefecture (and the city of Tsubame in particular) has a rich metalworking history and produces some of the finest metal tools in the world.
Materials: Steel (Polyurethane Coated Color), Leather Strap
Dimensions: 11.42” L x 3.15” W
Care: Wipe with a damp rag and dry thoroughly after use.
Tsubame, Japan
Field Good Trowel - Charcoal
$ 22.00
Strong. Lightweight. Ergonomic. The Field Good Trowel will make a worthy addition to your collection of gardening tools. Made from polyurethane-coated steel, it is reinforced at key stress points to further minimize the threat of breakage when digging up hardened roots and rocky soil. This version features a nylon strap and a textured solid-color finish that helps improve grip.
About Field Good
Forged in Niigata at the foot of Mt. Sumon along the fertile banks of the Shinano River, Field Good makes tools that honor the land while aiding the gardener. Niigata prefecture (and the city of Tsubame in particular) has a rich metalworking history and produces some of the finest metal tools in the world.
Materials: Steel (Polyurethane Coated Color), Nylon Strap
Dimensions: 11.42” L x 3.15” W
Care: Wipe with a damp rag and dry thoroughly after use.
Tsubame, Japan
Field Good Trowel - Green
$ 22.00
Strong. Lightweight. Ergonomic. The Field Good Trowel will make a worthy addition to your collection of gardening tools. Made from polyurethane-coated steel, it is reinforced at key stress points to further minimize the threat of breakage when digging up hardened roots and rocky soil. This version features a nylon strap and a textured solid-color finish that helps improve grip.
About Field Good
Forged in Niigata at the foot of Mt. Sumon along the fertile banks of the Shinano River, Field Good makes tools that honor the land while aiding the gardener. Niigata prefecture (and the city of Tsubame in particular) has a rich metalworking history and produces some of the finest metal tools in the world.
Materials: Steel (Polyurethane Coated Color), Nylon Strap
Dimensions: 11.42” L x 3.15” W
Care: Wipe with a damp rag and dry thoroughly after use.
Tsubame, Japan
Field Good Trowel - White
$ 14.00
Strong. Lightweight. Ergonomic. The Field Good Trowel will make a worthy addition to your collection of gardening tools. Made from polyurethane-coated aluminum, it is reinforced at key stress points to further minimize the threat of breakage when digging up hardened roots and rocky soil. This version is exceptionally light-weight and is well-suited for container gardening.
About Field Good
Forged in Niigata at the foot of Mt. Sumon along the fertile banks of the Shinano River, Field Good makes tools that honor the land while aiding the gardener. Niigata prefecture (and the city of Tsubame in particular) has a rich metalworking history and produces some of the finest metal tools in the world.
Materials: Aluminum (Polyurethane Coated Color)
Dimensions: 10.95” L x 2.95” W
Care: Wipe with a damp rag and dry thoroughly after use.
Tsubame, Japan
Field Good Gloves
$ 12.50
Designed to complement their line of gardening tools, these gloves from Field Good will stand up to any task in the garden with style. Available in either gold or silver, they feature an oversized cuff and stretch to accommodate many hand sizes. Smartphone compatible.
About Field Good
Forged in Niigata at the foot of Mt. Sumon along the fertile banks of the Shinano River, Field Good makes tools that honor the land while aiding the gardener. Niigata prefecture (and the city of Tsubame in particular) has a rich metalworking history and produces some of the finest metal tools in the world.
Materials: Polyester, Cupro, Cotton
Dimensions: 11.02” L x 5.51” W
Care: Shake out between uses and keep dry. Handwash when needed.
Tsubame, Japan
Sasanami Basket
$ 234.00
The Sasanami (meaning “ripple” in Japanese) Basket is handmade by basketweaving master Yoshimichi Yoshida. Drawing from his decades of experience and a sense of nostalgia for the traditional baskets typically found at public bathhouses during his youth, he set out to create an heirloom quality example that could be cherished for years to come. Typically made from rattan, this bamboo version uses pristine bamboo from Fukuoka that is expertly split, boiled, and dried before being woven. With age, the white bamboo it will gracefully change to brown.
About Bamboo Weaving
A traditional building material in Japan, bamboo is used in a number of ways, from architecture to culinary tools. As a building tool, it’s a strong but flexible natural material that grows abundantly throughout Asia. Bamboo basket-making has been a traditional Japanese craft for centuries. Known as Kagome, it is an intricate, incredibly detail-oriented trade that can take decades to master. Although it’s a dying art, basket artisans still work out of small villages throughout Japan, making baskets as well as artistic vessels and custom orders.
Materials: Bamboo
Dimensions:
Small - Height: 5.5” x Diameter: 13.19”
Medium - Height: 7.87” x Diameter: 15.75”
Care: Allow to dry fully between uses. Periodically introduce it to direct sunlight.
Nagano, Japan
Takada Shuro Scrub Brush
$ 14.00
Shuro Tawashi are traditional cleaning brushes that are made from the bark of the windmill palm tree, a plant that has grown naturally in the Kishu region of Japan for centuries. This natural and eco-friendly scrubber is domestically produced utilizing native Japanese plants, as opposed to synthetic materials and foreign imports. Because tawashi are made from soft and flexible plant fibers, they are not likely to scratch or damage surfaces.
Shuro Tawashi can be used for washing dishes and ceramics, cleaning vegetables, spot cleaning clothes, and personal exfoliation.
About Takada
Takeda Kozo Shoten was established in 1948 as a processor and manufacturer of windmill palm tree products. The windmill palm tree is a tall, evergreen palm, with bark that is resistant to rotting, rich in elasticity, and highly resistant to water. Since the Edo period, the tree has been an important staple of the Kishu region in Wakayama. Many people cultivate and harvest the tree, and the Kishu-produced bark is so precious and useful that the people who carried it on their back for sale would even run into bandits on the mountain paths who tried to steal their profits. Third generation sales manager Daisuke Takada felt that the people in the region were responsible for remedying the situation. He found a craftsman who understood the old methods, asking for help. After 7 years, the company began selling Shuru Tawashi (windmill palm tree scrubbing brush) using the high quality, domestically sourced palm bark from Kishu.
Materials: SHURO (Trachycarpus fortune), Metal wire
Dimensions:
S - 3.5” L x 2.56” W x 1.38” H
M - 3.94” L x 3.5” W x 1.77” H
L - 5.12” L x 3.35” W x 1.77” H
Care: Allow to dry between uses.
Wakayama, Japan
Takada Shuro Scrub Brush - Slim M
$ 15.00
Shuro Tawashi are traditional cleaning brushes that are made from the bark of the windmill palm tree, a plant that has grown naturally in the Kishu region of Japan for centuries. This natural and eco-friendly scrubber is domestically produced utilizing native Japanese plants, as opposed to synthetic materials and foreign imports. Because tawashi are made from soft and flexible plant fibers, they are not likely to scratch or damage surfaces.
Shuro Tawashi can be used for washing dishes and ceramics, cleaning vegetables, spot cleaning clothes, and personal exfoliation.
About Takada
Takeda Kozo Shoten was established in 1948 as a processor and manufacturer of windmill palm tree products. The windmill palm tree is a tall, evergreen palm, with bark that is resistant to rotting, rich in elasticity, and highly resistant to water. Since the Edo period, the tree has been an important staple of the Kishu region in Wakayama. Many people cultivate and harvest the tree, and the Kishu-produced bark is so precious and useful that the people who carried it on their back for sale would even run into bandits on the mountain paths who tried to steal their profits. Third generation sales manager Daisuke Takada felt that the people in the region were responsible for remedying the situation. He found a craftsman who understood the old methods, asking for help. After 7 years, the company began selling Shuru Tawashi (windmill palm tree scrubbing brush) using the high quality, domestically sourced palm bark from Kishu.
Materials: SHURO (Trachycarpus fortune), Metal wire
Dimensions: 6.3” L x 2.17” W x 1.18” H
Care: Allow to dry between uses.
Wakayama, Japan
Takada Shuro Scrub Brush - Twist
$ 15.00
Shuro Tawashi are traditional cleaning brushes that are made from the bark of the windmill palm tree, a plant that has grown naturally in the Kishu region of Japan for centuries. This natural and eco-friendly scrubber is domestically produced utilizing native Japanese plants, as opposed to synthetic materials and foreign imports. Because tawashi are made from soft and flexible plant fibers, they are not likely to scratch or damage surfaces.
Shuro Tawashi can be used for washing dishes and ceramics, cleaning vegetables, spot cleaning clothes, and personal exfoliation.
About Takada
Takeda Kozo Shoten was established in 1948 as a processor and manufacturer of windmill palm tree products. The windmill palm tree is a tall, evergreen palm, with bark that is resistant to rotting, rich in elasticity, and highly resistant to water. Since the Edo period, the tree has been an important staple of the Kishu region in Wakayama. Many people cultivate and harvest the tree, and the Kishu-produced bark is so precious and useful that the people who carried it on their back for sale would even run into bandits on the mountain paths who tried to steal their profits. Third generation sales manager Daisuke Takada felt that the people in the region were responsible for remedying the situation. He found a craftsman who understood the old methods, asking for help. After 7 years, the company began selling Shuru Tawashi (windmill palm tree scrubbing brush) using the high quality, domestically sourced palm bark from Kishu.
Materials: SHURO (Trachycarpus fortune), Metal wire
Dimensions: 5.51” L x 2.36” W x 5.51” H
Care: Allow to dry between uses.
Wakayama, Japan
Arimatsu Narumi Squeeze Tenugui / Resin-6
$ 18.00
A type of thin Japanese cotton textile, tenugui towels are traditionally given as gifts and can be used for everything from wrapping gifts to drying dishes. This beautiful white-and-blue printed tenugui is made from Ise cotton that has been lightly twisted and hardened with starch and gets softer with every wash.
Learn how use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more on the Rikumo Journal.
About Sou Sou
Every piece in this colorful collection is infused with vibrant graphic patterns designed by Japanese artist Katsuji Wakisaka. A celebrated textile designer since 1968, Wakisaka’s inspiration comes from the Kyoto landscape and the mod styles of the 1960s. With a mission to revitalize traditional Japanese styles, his modern designs combine contemporary patterns with traditional Japanese shapes.
Materials: Cotton
Dimensions: Width: 14" Length: 35"
Care: The edges of a tenugui towel are left seamless for increased absorbency and quick drying. To discourage fraying, trim loose threads with a pair of scissors and throw in the washing machine. The fabric will naturally tighten after repeated usage.
Kyoto, Japan
Wakako Ring Holder
$ 62.00
Add a little whimsy to your shelf or bedside table with this collection of thinly hammered brass ring holders from Yokohama-based artist Wakako Mochizuki. Each holder features a unique and handsome little flower for you to stow your most cherished ring on. Which one will you get?
About Wakako Mochizuki
Every day Wakako Mochizuki creates whimsical earrings, accessories, and objects in her Yokohama studio. Specializing in thin decorative brass, she hammers and welds rigid metals into one-of-a-kind items that are ready for you to imbue with your favorite memories.
Materials: Brass
Dimensions: Varies: Approximately 2” Diameter x 1” Height
Care: Please note that due to the nature of brass, this product’s color will oxidize and develop a rich patina with the passage of time. You may carefully polish with your favorite brass polishing method. Please be careful not to bend this delicate piece.
Yokohama, Japan
Linen Textured Porcelain Vase - Linen
$ 36.00
These remarkably thin vases and vessels are a modern representation of traditional “Arita Ware”. To achieve their unique texture, skilled artisans imprint fabric (in this case linen) onto the exterior. This process gives each vessel a familiar feeling and softened aesthetic. Despite being thin enough to be transparent and being less than half the weight of similar pieces, these vessels are strong and can be handled with confidence.
About Arita Ware
The town of Arita in Saga prefecture has a long history of porcelain manufacturing that is thought to date back to the early 16th century. It is said that the first white, hard-paste ceramics in Japan were made here. The spiritual tradition and pride of producing Arita ware has kept it alive throughout the generations, and authentic pieces are still in high-demand to this day.
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: Small: 1.69” Diameter x 3.74” Height, Medium: 2.36” Diameter x 4.72” Height, Large: 3.74” Diameter x 5.91” Height
Care: Wash regularly with warm water and mild detergent and dry thoroughly. A small amount of bleach can be used for stubborn stains. Porcelain may crack if exposed to rapid heating or cooling.
Arita, Japan
Linen Textured Porcelain Vase - Lace
$ 60.00
These remarkably thin vases and vessels are a modern representation of traditional “Arita Ware”. To achieve their unique texture, skilled artisans imprint fabric (in this case lace) onto the exterior. This process gives each vessel a familiar feeling and softened aesthetic. Despite being thin enough to be transparent and being less than half the weight of similar pieces, these vessels are strong and can be handled with confidence.
About Arita Ware
The town of Arita in Saga prefecture has a long history of porcelain manufacturing that is thought to date back to the early 16th century. It is said that the first white, hard-paste ceramics in Japan were made here. The spiritual tradition and pride of producing Arita ware has kept it alive throughout the generations, and authentic pieces are still in high-demand to this day.
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: Small: 1.69” Diameter x 3.74” Height, Medium: 2.36” Diameter x 4.72” Height, Large: 3.74” Diameter x 5.91” Height
Care: Wash regularly with warm water and mild detergent and dry thoroughly. A small amount of bleach can be used for stubborn stains. Porcelain may crack if exposed to rapid heating or cooling.
Arita, Japan
