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Clay Whistle - Pigeon
$ 22.00 USD
– Sold OutThis clay whistle is a modern example of a fading Japanese folk art from Saga Prefecture. Made from special local clay and sporting a humorous expression, they let out a simple and soothing tone that is said to remind one of home. Choose your favorite pigeon, magpie, or lark and make a new friend.
Please note: These whistles are handmade and may not be exactly as pictured. Likewise, the larger sizes produce a lower tone and no two will be pitched exactly the same. These do not function as bird calls.
About Ozaki Dolls
Ozaki Dolls are made in the Osaki district in Kanzaki, Saga Prefecture, and are a folk art with a history dating back over 700 years. These earthenware figurines are shaped from local clay and formed into a whistle before being dried and fired in handmade kilns. Finally, they are brightly colored with iwa enogu (Japanese mineral pigment).
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: S: 1.57" W x 3.15" D x 2.36" H M: 2.36" W x 4.53" D x 3.54" H L: 2.76" W x 5.51" D x 4.92" H
Care: Rinse sparingly with warm water. Do not leave submerged
Saga, Japan
Camphor Lavender Aroma Bath Salt
$ 18.00 USD
– Sold OutUpon opening this bag of restorative bath salts, you are greeted by the uplifting yet relaxing scent of 100% Japanese camphor and lavender. These oils are blended with natural lake salt from the Tibetan plateau that is perfectly sized for deep exfoliation. Use it for a relaxing bath or a repairing foot treatment.
About KUSU HANDMADE
KUSU HANDMADE was created to celebrate Japan’s largest hardwood, the mighty camphor tree. Camphor (Kusunoki in Japan), is a highly revered tree with powerful aromatic leaves that yield an oil that has been used since ancient times as a medicine, incense, and as a potent insect repellant. KUSU HANDMADE extracts their own in-house camphor oil to create honest products that will uplift your senses and ease your spirit.
Ingredients: Salt, Jojoba Seed Oil, Camphor Oil, Lavender Oil
Quantity: 200g
Saga, Japan
Stainless Steel Canister, Green
$ 40.00 USD
– Sold OutThe perfect vessel for coffee or tea, this canister is made from coated food-safe ‘18-8’ stainless steel. The wooden lid features a silicone seal that makes it completely airtight, allowing it to prevent oxidation of your prized contents.
Materials: Stainless Steel, Natural Wood, Silicon Packing
Dimensions: Large: 5.51” Height, 3.35” Diameter; Small: 3.74” Height, 3.35” Diameter
Care: Handwash as needed
Tsubame, Japan
Mekke Socks
$ 26.00 USD
With a comfortable fit from toe to heel, these lightly cushioned socks will quickly become the ones you reach for when you have a long day ahead of you. Taking their name from the Japanese slang word “mekke-mono” (meaning “good find”), Mekke socks come in soft heathered pastel colors and feature plush and absorbent terry on the sole to help prevent the dreaded feeling of sweaty feet. These socks are woven on the same slow looms as many of our favorite towel styles.
About Kontex
Gentle on the skin and kind to the environment, Kontex has been crafting high-quality towels in Imabari, Japan since 1934. Each towel is made from fine, garment quality thread that’s loosely twisted for the highest level of softness. Such threads would break on modern machines, thus Kontex towels are gently woven on traditional, low-speed looms to maintain the integrity of the thread and achieve a level of softness that modern machines cannot reproduce.
Kontex textiles are carefully washed with large quantities of fresh spring water from the melted snow of Mt. Ishizuchi, ensuring every thread is free from impurities. Known for their compact size, contemporary designs, and powerful absorbency, Kontex towels are suitable for the kitchen or bath.
Materials: Cotton Pile 85%, Polyester 10%, Nylon 3%, Polyurethane 2%
Dimensions: Small - US Women Size: 5-8
US Mens Size: <6.5
Medium - US Women Size: 8-11
US Mens Size: 6.5 - 10
Imabari, Japan
Plush Friend
$ 28.00 USD
These small and squeezable plushies are made from the same safe and soft materials as Kontex’s towels. Each friend sports a blissful expression and flattering striped shirt slow-woven from organic cotton. These toys are perfect for young children and will make a friend for life.
About Kontex
Since 1934, Kontex has been crafting high-quality towels in Imabari, Japan. The secret to Kontex' softness is in the manufacturing process. Each towel is made from fine, garment quality thread that’s loosely twisted for the highest level of softness. Such threads would break on modern weaving machines, thus Kontex towels are gently woven on traditional, low-speed machines to maintain the integrity of the thread and achieve a level of softness that modern machines cannot produce.
Materials: Outer - 100% Organic Cotton; Fill - 100% Polyester
Dimensions: 5.9" H x 2.36" W
Care: Machine wash with like colors in warm water (40℃) inside a mesh bag. Do not use bleach.
Imabari, Japan
Matcha Green Tea Soap
$ 14.00 USD
– Sold OutCombining the antioxidant power of green tea and the brightening properties of Pearl Barley, this gentle and hydrating soap is perfect for oily or acne blemished skin. Pearl Barley has been used in Japan for centuries as an anti-aging treatment, and when combined with organic brown sugar and seaweed powder, skin gains a healthy glow that feels nourished and pliable from the inside out. Green tea (finely-milled matcha in this case), is high in vitamins A and D and contains a bit of caffeine to help invigorate your beauty regimen.
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: Saponified Organic Oils of Olive and Palm, Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Organic brown sugar, Green tea powder, Barley powder, Grapeseed oil, Chamomile powder, Seaweed powder, Chamomile oil
Size: 2 oz (56 g)
To Use: Use daily morning and evening to clean and hydrate the face.
Made in the USA
Brightening Eye Serum
$ 24.00 USD
– Sold OutA combination of hydrating organic oils and carefully selected essential oils, this Brightening Eye Serum softens eyelids, giving you dreamy, youthful eyes. Pure camellia oil, and organic rosehip seed oil (which is rich in essential fatty acids like alpha-linolenic acid) have natural anti-oxidant properties that help improve the elasticity of skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
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: Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil, Boswellia Carteri (Frankincense) Oil, Canaga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
Size: .33 fl oz (10ml)
To Use: After cleansing and toning, apply a few drops around the eyes. Use fingertips to massage.
Made in the USA
Skin Care Trial & Travel Set
$ 24.00 USD
This trial set is designed to give you a taste of some of Chidoriya’s most popular products and contains a complete beauty regimen that’s ready for your next travel adventure. Each kit contains: a 1 oz. container of toning Peach Moon Herbal Water; a .5 fl oz. container of rejuvenating Massage & Cleansing Oil; a .5 oz. bar of clarifying Azuki & Brown Sugar Facial Soap; and a 6ml tub of hydrating Secret De Maiko Face Cream.
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:
Peach Moon Herbal Water - Alpinia Zerumbet (shell ginger) Hydrosol, Grapefruit Seed Extract (natural preservative)
Massage & Cleansing Oil - Grapeseed oil, Golden jojoba oil (Certified Organic), Lavender oil, Geranium oil, Rosemary oil, Palmarosa oil, Maychang oil, Benzoin oil, Cedarwood oil, Grapefruit seed extract (Natural preservatives)
Azuki & Brown Sugar Facial Soap - Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis), Water (Aqua), Brown Sugar (Sucrose), Camellia Seed Oil (Camellia Japonica), Azuki Bean Powder (Phaseolus angularis)
Secret de Maiko Face Cream - Organic Shea Butter, Pure Camellia Seed Oil, Organic Rosehip Seed Oil CO2, Rosewood Oil, Geranium Oil
Size: 1x Peach Moon Herbal Water 1oz., 1 x Mini Massage & Cleansing Oil 15ml, 1 x Mini Azuki & Brown Sugar Facial Soap 0.5oz., 1x Mini Secret de Maiko Face Cream 6ml
Made in the USA
Hydrating Silk & Rice Bran Soap
$ 14.00 USD
This truly hydrating soap combines pure vegetable oils, silk powder, mineral-rich Komenuka rice bran powder, and an irresistible aroma blend (TENNYOKOH) to help nourish and maintain healthy skin. Silk proteins are similar to those found in the skin of the human body and can be an effective treatment for dull skin while helping to balance sebum. Meanwhile, natural enzymes in rice bran help to dissolve dead skin cells while retaining moisture. Rice bran is also high in nutrients such as fiber, iron, starch, sugar, magnesium, calcium, vitamins B1 & B2, and vitamin D.
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: Vegetable Glycerin, Palm Kernel Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Water (Aqua), Brown Sugar (Sucrose), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) leaf oil, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) fruit oil, Silk Powder, Styrax (Benzoin) resin oil, Cedrus atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil. Magnesium Chloride (Nigari), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract.
Size: 2 oz
Care: Use daily, morning and evening
Made in the USA
SAKE-KASU Milk Bath + Face Mask
$ 9.00 USD
The life-changing benefits of Sake-Kasu were discovered by accident. Old and wizened sake masters have long been known to have baby-soft and wrinkle free hands. As it turns out, working with koji (an enzyme and amino-acid rich mold used in making sake) helped to inhibit melanin, the main cause of sun spots and freckles.
One of the byproducts of sake production is Sake-Kasu (freeze-dried sake lees) that contains all of the nutrients and leftover koji from the sake making process. This Sake-Kasu Milk Bath + Face Mask contains two bags of Sake-Kasu that can be sprinkled into a bath, made into a paste for a rejuvenating face mask, or even an allergy-fighting hot drink.
This product does not contain alcohol.
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% ORGANIC SAKE-LEES (does not contain alcohol)
Size: 2x 9g Packets
Care: For a relaxing sakekasu bath, sprinkle 1~2 packs (9g each) into a full bathtub. Stir the water thoroughly and enjoy a soothing bath.
To create a calming Sake-Kasu facemask, take 1 tbsp of Sakekasu and place into 2 tbsp of water (1: 2) then stir the mixture into a paste form. Gently apply the paste on the face (avoid eye area). Leave on for 5-7 minutes, rinse well w/lukewarm water.
Made in the USA
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Red
$ 28.00 USD
– Sold OutThis geometrically inspired trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. It features three padded feet, and its hexagonal shape includes origami-like folds that help to reduce surface area.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59” Diameter: 5.9”
Morioka, Japan
Iwachu Cast Iron Trivet - Origami Blue
$ 28.00 USD
– Sold OutThis geometrically inspired trivet is a stylish way to protect surfaces from candles, plates, cookware, and anything else you don’t want resting on your countertops. It features three padded feet, and its hexagonal shape includes origami-like folds that help to reduce surface area.
About Iwachu
A master maker of tetsubin iron teapots since 1902, Iwachu is known as one of the best cast iron craftsmen in the world. The artistry of each piece is rooted in its traditional craftsmanship: led by generations of ironsmiths, their workshop produces beautiful, long-lasting ironware with a human touch.
Materials: Cast Iron
Dimensions: Height: .59” Diameter: 5.9”
Morioka, Japan
MT Washi Tape - Stripe Black
$ 5.00 USD
From sealing a lunch bag to wrapping a special gift, the world of washi tape is a playground for the creative mind. Washi tape is made from translucent Japanese rice paper and comes in an endless spectrum of colors and patterns. It features a gentle adhesive, making it easy to stick on and tear off without damaging any surfaces. Its soft, tactile texture and colorful prints are perfect for craft projects- use it to customize and decorate notebooks, letters, labels, packages, and even your walls!
About MT Washi Tape
Washi tape was invented by MT, a 100-year-old company specializing in paper adhesives. In 2006, the company received notice that three women in Tokyo had been using their utility tapes to make beautiful craft projects. Inspired by their creativity, MT invited the women to tour the factory and began developing an entirely new type of colorful, adaptable tape that could be used for creative projects. Today, washi tape comes in thousands of colors, prints, and designs, and has a cult following among crafters and stationery aficionados throughout the world.
Materials: Washi Paper
Dimensions: .6" W x 33' L
Chiba, Japan
MT Washi Tape - Border Olive
$ 5.00 USD
– Sold OutFrom sealing a lunch bag to wrapping a special gift, the world of washi tape is a playground for the creative mind. Washi tape is made from translucent Japanese rice paper and comes in an endless spectrum of colors and patterns. It features a gentle adhesive, making it easy to stick on and tear off without damaging any surfaces. Its soft, tactile texture and colorful prints are perfect for craft projects- use it to customize and decorate notebooks, letters, labels, packages, and even your walls!
About MT Washi Tape
Washi tape was invented by MT, a 100-year-old company specializing in paper adhesives. In 2006, the company received notice that three women in Tokyo had been using their utility tapes to make beautiful craft projects. Inspired by their creativity, MT invited the women to tour the factory and began developing an entirely new type of colorful, adaptable tape that could be used for creative projects. Today, washi tape comes in thousands of colors, prints, and designs, and has a cult following among crafters and stationery aficionados throughout the world.
Materials: Washi Paper
Dimensions: .6" W x 33' L
Chiba, Japan
