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5 Elements Soy Candle

Japanese philosophers once viewed the world as having five unique elements: air, earth, fire, sky and water. These elements are commonly used throughout Buddhist architecture and now have inspired this line of pure soy candles. From spicy to refreshing, each scent provides a vivid illustration of each symbolic element. Every candle is hand-poured from sustainable soy wax in the United States, and includes a Zen poem packaged within a beautiful handcrafted box. Please note that each candle is sold separately, not as a set.

Air: A fresh, citrus-esque combination of eucalyptus, yuzu rind (Japanese grapefruit), and ginger.

Earth: A warm mix of cedar, jasmine, and fig notes.

Fire: A slightly spicy combination of ginger, rose, and quince.

Sky: A simple floral aroma of jasmine, acacia, fresh grass

Water: A refreshing combination of cucumber, watercress, mint

Materials: Soy Wax, Essential Oils
Dimensions: Height: 3½" Diameter: 3¾"
Burning time: 60 hours
Made in the USA

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Akiyama Matcha Bowl

As tea-making has become an art form over the centuries, so have matcha bowls themselves become works of art. The organic, undulating shape of traditional matcha bowls is designed to create the smooth, frothy consistency beloved by tea enthusiasts. Because of its essential role in the Japanese tea ceremony, a tea bowl is traditionally considered one of the most graceful and treasured items in your home. A jade-green crackled glaze coats the smooth surface of this piece, pooling into the bottom like a sip of leftover matcha.

How to Use:
To prepare matcha, pour boiling water into the tea bowl and allow to cool slightly. Add ceremonial-grade matcha using a bamboo ladle. Using a chasen (bamboo whisk), whisk vigorously in an “M” shape until the matcha reaches a creamy froth. Sip directly from bowl.

For best results, use ceremonial-grade matcha, a bamboo ladle, and 80 or 100-tip chansen.  

Materials: Clay
Care: Owning a matcha bowl requires thoughtful handling and careful use. Because of their handmade quality, these bowls are not suitable for the microwave or dishwasher, and should be rinsed and dried immediately after use. Be careful not to introduce water that is too hot, as that may encourage glaze cracking.
Dimensions: Height: 3.1" Diameter: 5.3"
Shika, Japan

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Albata Sugar Spoon

This beautiful sugar spoon bends at a slight curve to sweeten a cup of coffee or tea. Made from hand-hammered brass and albata, this spoon is sure to age gracefully into a rich patina with wear.

Sold individually.

About Miho Nishikawa
Miho Nishikawa is an award-winning metalworks artist who works with silver, brass and albata to create beautifully detailed but rustic accessories. Nishikawa is trained and currently works in Kanazawa,  which is an UNESCO-appointed city of Crafts and Folk Art in Japan for its tradition of metalwork artistry.

Materials: albata, brass
Dimensions: Length: 4.9"            
Care: Polish with an acidic substance.
Kanazawa, Japan

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Albata Tea Spoon

A charming little spoon for stirring your tea or coffee. Hand-hammered from brass and albata, this little treasure ages gracefully into a rich patina with wear.

Sold individually.

About Miho Nishikawa
Miho Nishikawa is an award-winning metalworks artist who works with silver, brass and albata to create beautifully detailed but rustic accessories. Nishikawa is trained and currently works in Kanazawa,  which is an UNESCO-appointed city of Crafts and Folk Art in Japan for its tradition of metalwork artistry.

Materials: albata, brass
Dimensions: Length: 5¼" Diameter: ¾"              
Care: Polish with an acidic substance. 
Kanazawa, Japan

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Albata Tiramisu Spoon

When you finally reach the dessert course, this charming spoon stands at the ready to carry every last scoop home. Hand-hammered from brass and albata that ages gracefully into a rich patina with wear.

Sold individually.

About Miho Nishikawa
Miho Nishikawa is an award-winning metalworks artist who works with silver, brass and albata to create beautifully detailed but rustic accessories. Nishikawa is trained and currently works in Kanazawa,  which is an UNESCO-appointed city of Crafts and Folk Art in Japan for its tradition of metalwork artistry.

Materials: Albata（Copper+Zinc+ Nickle), Brass  
Dimensions: Length: 4.9"
Care: Polish with an acidic substance.
Kanazawa, Japan

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Animal Towel

Cats, owls, and peacocks dance, jump, and frolic in this ultra-soft terry style. This collection features a menagerie of little critters presented in alternating opposite colors on both the front and back of the towel. Both the hand towel and bath towel feature a handy loop for easy hanging. Exquisitely textured and playfully designed, the Animal towel is perfect for little ones and budding zoologists. 

About Japanese Towels
Japanese towels are known as some of the most absorbent towels in the world. Traditionally compact and lightweight, their functional design is perfect for travel, daily use, and easy storage. Our slow-loomed towels are made the traditional way in Imabari, where towel-making has been the regional specialty for over 200 years. Soft and comforting, each towel pampers your skin as gently as a plush blanket.

Learn more about Japanese towels on our Journal.

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Bath Tissue Holder

These beautiful bath tissue holders are crafted from brass and iron, and mount to the wall for easy access. The simple yet clever design adds a touch of elegance to the everyday while the exposed brass gives the holder an industrial sensibility. Please note: brass will oxidize and change color into a rich antique patina over the years.

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Botanical Air Essential Oils

These essential oils are extracted by capturing aroma compounds from plants, fruits, and other natural resources with steam. From citrus to cedarwood, they create a tapestry of aromatic impressions that lift your mood, restore your energy and combat stress. 

Botanical Air - Eucalyptus Lavender
A soothing, spring-like scent. Lavender has a calming effect, while eucalyptus helps to open airways.

Ingredients: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosalina

Botanical Air - Bergamot Mandarin
Known as “the sunshine oil”, bergamot is produced from orange rind, and along with mandarin has a clean and zesty scent.

Ingredients: Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin

Botanical Air - Frankincense Wood
A clean, dry aroma with pepper and spicy tones. Frankincense has sedative qualities that give a feeling of inner peace and helps the body sleep better.

Ingredients: Frankincense, Ho Wood, Sandalwood

Botanical Air - Juniper Cedar
Juniper Cedar has a slightly citrusy character that is mixed with Earthy notes of the forest floor.

Ingredients: Juniper, Cedarwood, Petitgrain

Botanical Air - Marjoram Pine
Combining lemony marjoram and fresh pine, this scent is perfect for relaxation.

Ingredients: Marjoram, Pine, Lemon

Botanical Air - Lemongrass Sandalwood
Lemongrass and sandalwood are two oriental scents that combine to stimulate your senses.

Ingredients: Lemongrass, Sandalwood, Lemon

Botanical Air - Pine Hinoki
Citrusy pine and bracing hinoki combine in a scent to ease you into relaxation.

Ingredients: Pine, Hinoki, Eucalyptus

Botanical Air - Bergamot Lavender
Sweet and soft. Bergamot Lavender is both uplifting and calming.

Ingredients: Bergamot, Lavender, Coriander

Botanical Air - Grapefruit Herb
Bright grapefruit and an herbal combination of lavender and thyme create clarity.

Ingredients: Grapefruit, Spike Lavender, Lemon Thyme

About @aroma
@aroma is an aroma design studio devoted to creating individual scents for public and private design spaces. An international leader in the field of “aroma design”, @aroma blends scents from native Japanese plants to create a tapestry of aromatic impressions that are personalized to a specific setting. @aroma has collaborated on aromatic design spaces with clients like Volvo, Lufthansa, the Palace Hotel Tokyo, Mercedes Benz and  Isetsan’s Tokyo flagship store. Based in Japan with production in the United States, its goal is to bring fragrance into the forefront of high design.

Volume: 0.33 oz
Directions: Store in a cool dark place. Avoid using near a flame. Do not apply directly to skin without a carrier oil. If spilled, wipe immediately.
Made in the USA

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Bubble Champagne Flute

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CALM Light

Fearlessly embrace the night with the CALM Light. This simple lighting solution can be easily installed without any need for an outlet, and automatically lights up your space when the sun has set. During the day it acts as an inconspicuous piece of home decor in your choice of Walnut, Maple, and Cherry. The LED light source creates no heat and is powered by two AA batteries that can be recharged via microUSB. Winner of the 2015 Good Design Award.

About Twodo
Lighting brand Twodo was created by the Shindo Electric Design company to bring to life the designs by engineers Masahiko Shindo and Kozo Ando. With the goal of creating new lighting concepts that focus heavily on simplicity and functionality, they fabricate unique lights that exude style and warmth.

Materials: Oil finished natural wood, ABS, Acrylic
Dimensions: L: 2.56” x W: 2.56” x H: .79”
Light source: LED（Warm White 2700K）
Power supply:  Built-in AA size rechargeable battery x 2 (Can be replaced with commercially available AA batteries) 
Battery life: More than 1 month per charge (when lighting for 12 hours a day) Built-in battery can be charged 2100 times. 
Katagami, Japan

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Chidoriya Essential Oil - Hinoki

Transport yourself to a Japanese forest with the bracing scent of fresh hinoki. Hinoki oil is pressed from the wood of treasured Japanese cypress, which is commonly used in the construction of temples, sacred shrines, and baths throughout Japan.  Its distinct forest scent is said to promote deep relaxation and relieve stress; it is also the most well-known of the Japanese native oils. This multipurpose essential oil can be used with an aroma diffuser, in the bath to improve circulation, or mixed with a carrier oil for a personal fragrance and massage oil for hair and skin. 

Made with all-natural materials, not tested on animals.

About Chidoriya
As beautiful and mysterious as a delicate flower, Japanese geisha were once revered for their immaculate skin and refined beauty. Inspired by their secret skincare routines, Chidoriya has been creating natural and organic skin care products since 1949. Each product is made by hand in the USA using traditional Japanese ingredients and techniques passed down through the generations. Learn more about Chidoriya and their rich history on our Journal. 

Ingredients: 100% Pure Hinoki Essential Oil. 
How to Use: Add a few drops to the bath or an aroma diffuser. To create a body fragrance or aromatic massage oil, mix with a carrier oil like the Chidoriya Pure Camellia Oil. Please do not apply essential oil directly on the skin without diluting it first, as it can cause irritation and inflammation.    
Volume: 0.33 oz
Made in the USA

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Chikuno Cube - Natural Air Purifier

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

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Chikuno Cube House - Natural Air Purifier

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

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Claire Towel

The Claire towel is the newest addition to our organic cotton towel collection. In soft, muted shades and an incredibly cozy texture, it hugs your skin like a favorite blanket.

Materials: 98% Cotton, 2% Linen
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan

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Elemense Incense - Kiyobi, 40 pc.

For those looking for inspiration or inner peace, a moment of quiet can make a world of difference. Elemense incense infuses the air with aromatic spirits that draw your senses into the transcendent world of contemplation. Watch as the incense smoke coils and extends around you. Listen to the quiet fall of ash as time slowly burns through the stick. Feel the fragrance gently enveloping you, transporting you into another world. With smoky scents of agarwood, cedarwood, sandalwood, and hinoki, the purifying fragrance of Kiyobi incites the spirit to banish negative thoughts. 

Elemense incense sticks are thicker width than normal Japanese incense, bringing an intense scent reminiscent of palo santo. Each box contains 40 sticks of incense packed in a wooden tray with a specially designed metal burner.

About Elemense
Written by a Japanese monk over 600 years ago, “The Ten Virtues of Koh” detailed the benefits and properties of Koh-do, the refined art of incense. Elemense’s incense collection takes its inspiration from this storied tradition with three fragrances designed to cultivate serenity and inner peace through scent. This collection uses Japanese scents traditionally associated with relaxation, such as hinoki, and oakmoss, to cultivate an environment for meditation, prayer, and contemplation.

Materials: Agarwood, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and Hinoki
Dimensions: Length: 6.75” Width: 2.5"
How to Use: Light the tip of the incense and blow out the flame immediately. Keep away from flammable objects.  
Tokyo, Japan

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Elemense Incense - Nukubai, 40 pc.

For those looking for inspiration or inner peace, a moment of quiet can make a world of difference. Elemense incense infuses the air with aromatic spirits that draw your senses into the transcendent world of contemplation. Watch as the incense smoke coils and extends around you. Listen to the quiet fall of ash as time slowly burns through the stick. Feel the fragrance gently enveloping you, transporting you into another world.  Begin with Nukubai, a soulful mixture of sandalwood, patchouli, tobacco and vanilla tones that works as a fragrant tonic for solitary souls.

Elemense incense sticks are a thicker width than normal Japanese incense, bringing an intense scent reminiscent of palo santo. Each box contains 40 sticks of incense packed in a wooden tray with a specially designed metal burner.

About Elemense
Written by a Japanese monk over 600 years ago, “The Ten Virtues of Koh” detailed the benefits and properties of Koh-do, the refined art of incense. Elemense’s incense collection takes its inspiration from this storied tradition with three fragrances designed to cultivate serenity and inner peace through scent. This collection uses Japanese scents traditionally associated with relaxation, such as hinoki, and oakmoss, to cultivate an environment for meditation, prayer, and contemplation.

Materials: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Tobacco, Vanilla
Dimensions: Length: 6.75” Width: 2.5”
How to Use: Light the tip of the incense and blow out the flame immediately. Keep away from flammable objects.  
Tokyo, Japan

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Elemense Incense - Suou, 40 pc.

For those looking for inspiration or inner peace, a moment of quiet can make a world of difference. Elemense incense infuses the air with aromatic spirits that draw your senses into the transcendent world of contemplation. Watch as the incense smoke coils and extends around you. Listen to the quiet fall of ash as time slowly burns through the stick. Feel the fragrance gently enveloping you, transporting you into another world. The Japanese characters for Suou, 蘇枋, can be interpreted as “raft of resuscitation”. Notes of sandalwood, oakmoss, amber and muguet awaken feelings of appreciation, gratitude, and contentment. 

Elemense incense sticks are thicker width than normal Japanese incense, bringing an intense scent reminiscent of palo santo. Each box contains 40 sticks of incense packed in a wooden tray with a specially designed metal burner.

About Elemense
Written by a Japanese monk over 600 years ago, “The Ten Virtues of Koh” detailed the benefits and properties of Koh-do, the refined art of incense. Elemense’s incense collection takes its inspiration from this storied tradition with three fragrances designed to cultivate serenity and inner peace through scent. This collection uses Japanese scents traditionally associated with relaxation, such as hinoki, and oakmoss, to cultivate an environment for meditation, prayer, and contemplation.

Materials: Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber, Muguet 
Dimensions: Length: 6.75” Width: 2.5”
How to Use: Light the tip of the incense and blow out the flame immediately. Keep away from flammable objects.  
Tokyo, Japan

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Elemense Incense - Tetsukon, 40 pc.

For those looking for inspiration or inner peace, a moment of quiet can make a world of difference. Elemense incense infuses the air with aromatic spirits that draw your senses into the transcendent world of contemplation. Notes of agarwood, bergamot, lavender, and violet provide a soothing atmosphere that awakens clarity and determination. Watch as the incense smoke coils and extends around you. Listen to the quiet fall of ash as time slowly burns through the stick. Feel the fragrance gently enveloping you, transporting you into another world.

Elemense incense sticks are thicker width than normal Japanese incense, bringing an intense scent reminiscent of palo santo. Each box contains 40 sticks of incense packed in a wooden tray with a specially designed metal burner.

About Elemense
Written by a Japanese monk over 600 years ago, “The Ten Virtues of Koh” detailed the benefits and properties of Koh-do, the refined art of incense. Elemense’s incense collection takes its inspiration from this storied tradition with three fragrances designed to cultivate serenity and inner peace through scent. This collection uses Japanese scents traditionally associated with relaxation, such as hinoki, and oakmoss, to cultivate an environment for meditation, prayer, and contemplation.

Materials: Agarwood, Bergamot, Lavender, and Violet. 
Dimensions: Length: 6.75” Width: 2.5”
How to Use: Light the tip of the incense and blow out the flame immediately. Keep away from flammable objects.  
Tokyo, Japan

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FD Style Can Opener

This ergonomic can opener provides a strong, effortless grip when opening cans of all sizes. With a weightless handle and smooth turn-key mechanism, the FD Style Can Opener is designed to make opening a can of tomatoes or beans as easy as winding up a clock. Created with the home chef in mind, this minimalist tool takes the labor out of food prep work.

About FD Style
The FD Style collection is designed by designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist designs pare each tool down to its essential elements. Made from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic, easy to clean, and multifunctional. The FD Style collection is produced in the region of Niigata, where metalworking is the regional specialty.

Materials: Stainless Steel, Resin Coating
Dimensions: Width:1½” Length: 6¾”
Care: Hand wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan

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FD Style Grater

Functional and stylish, this kitchen essential is perfect for grating cheeses, chocolates, fruits, and vegetables. The FD Style Grater is designed with a hollow, weightless handle and supporting top base, allowing you to lean the head of the grater diagonally against a tabletop to use without tiring yourself out. The head features sleek geometrical chevron ridges to create mounds of freshly cut shavings in seconds.

About FD Style
The FD Style collection is designed by designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist designs pare each tool down to its essential elements. Made from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic, easy to clean, and multifunctional. The FD Style collection is produced in the region of Niigata, where metalworking is the regional specialty.

Materials: Stainless Steel, Resin Coating
Dimensions: Width: 3¾” Length: 10½”
Care: Hand-wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan

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FD Style Peeler

The FD Style Peeler reimagines the classic kitchen tool to create ribbons of flavor for your favorite dishes. This tool comes in two types: a standard peeler with a sharp blade to shave potatoes and other vegetables, and a Fine Strips Peeler with ridged teeth for shredding extra-thin layers of vegetables or fruits. Designed with the home chef in mind, the FD Style Peelers are perfect for making homemade wraps, spring rolls, and salads.

About FD Style
The FD Style collection is designed by designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist designs pare each tool down to its essential elements. Made from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic, easy to clean, and multifunctional. The FD Style collection is produced in the region of Niigata, where metalworking is the regional specialty.

Materials: Stainless Steel, Resin Coating
Dimensions: Width: 2¾” Length: 5½”
Care: Hand-wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan

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FD Style Tongs

The FD Style Tongs are constructed with a slight curve for weightless balance and control. This tool comes in two styles: a straight style that securely grasp meat and rice dishes, and a serrated style that’s perfect for serving pasta or salads. Both tongs feature a conveniently placed notch that allows them to perch at the ready on the edge of a pan or plate.

About FD Style
The FD Style collection is designed by designer Hagino Mitsunobu, whose minimalist designs pare each tool down to its essential elements. Made from stainless steel coated with a matte fluorocarbon polymer resin, every tool in the collection is ergonomic, easy to clean, and multifunctional. The FD Style collection is produced in the region of Niigata, where metalworking is the regional specialty.

Materials:Â Stainless Steel, Resin Coating
Dimensions: Height: 1½“ Width: 1½” Length: 6¾”
Care: Hand-wash only with non-abrasive materials.
Niigata, Japan

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FD Style Wine Opener

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Flax Line Organics Towel - Beiges

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