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Introduction: Japan is known for its sake. To experience the centuries-old traditions and meticulous craftsmanship that characterize sake, visiting a Japanese sake brewery is one of the best things you can do while in Japan. Every sip of sake is woven with a rich tapestry of culture that you can experience and appreciate. When visiting a sake brewery, keep the following in mind to make your visit more worthwhile.　 The Art of Sake Brewing: Historical Roots: Uncover the historical origins of sake, a beverage steeped in ritual and tradition for over a millennium, and learn how it has evolved into a symbol of Japanese cultural identity. Ingredients and Brewing Process: Explore the key ingredients meticulously chosen for sake production. From pristine water sources to special rice varieties, yeast, and the revered koji mold, witness the alchemy that transforms simple elements into this revered elixir. The Soul of Sake: Terroir and Regionality: Are you a fan of sake? Did you know that each brewery creates a unique flavor profile that is shaped by the geographical nuances of its location? Discover the secrets behind this special drink and explore the fascinating world of sake! Sake Grades and Types: Decode the intricacies of sake grades, from the robust Junmai to the ethereal Daiginjo. Understand how rice polishing ratios influence the quality and characteristics of different sake types. Meeting the Masters: Visiting Sake Breweries: Some breweries offer visitors the chance to experience the scenic landscape surrounding the brewery while inhaling the aroma of fermenting rice, allowing them to discover the charm of this sacred place of craftsmanship. The Pleasure of Tasting: Sake Tasting Tips: Elevate your tasting experience with practical tips on glassware, serving temperatures, and delectable food pairings. Unlock the secrets to savoring every nuance of this ancient elixir. Personal Discovery: Join us on a personal journey of discovery and appreciation for Japanese Sake. Find the inspiration to embark on your own exploration of this fascinating world. Call to Action: Embark on your own sake adventure! Explore the world of Japanese Sake by attending renowned sake festivals, planning visits to recommended breweries, and diving into additional resources to deepen your understanding. "Kobe Shu-Shin-Kan Brewery: A Sake Odyssey Since 1751" We highly recommend visiting Kobe-Shu-Shin-Kan (酒心館）. Nestled in the heart of Kobe City, Japan, Kobe Shu-Shin-Kan Brewery, established in 1751, stands as a revered maker of the famed "FUKUJU" sake. We extend a hearty recommendation to explore this historic brewery, where tradition and innovation converge. Brewery Tour and Tasting Experience: Embark on a journey through time with their immersive brewery tour, offering a delightful tasting experience ranging from Junmai to Daiginjo. Cap off the experience by acquiring handcrafted sake straight from the barrel after indulging in their expertly guided tasting session. FUKUJU's Unique Charm: Situated in the enchanting Nada region near Rokko Mountain, FUKUJU benefits from the region's unique climatic conditions. The extreme temperature swings on the north side and the gentle, cold winds on the south side create an ideal environment for growing sake rice and slowing the fermentation process. The local mountain streams contribute Miyamizu, naturally pure water with the perfect mineral content. For over 265 years, FUKUJU has harnessed these elements to craft its signature sake. Innovative Heritage and Dedication: FUKUJU's innovative approach pioneered sake-making in the Nada region. Their locations, blessed by nature, foster exceptional sake. Generations of dedication ensure consistent standards of quality. Pure dedication to their craft and unadulterated natural ingredients culminate in a taste that is both fresh and clear. Plan Your Visit: For those intrigued by the rich heritage of FUKUJU and eager to explore the brewery, detailed information about tours and other offerings is available on their official website: FUKUJU Brewery. Our Sake Drinking Glass Line-ups: Japanese Drinkware  Conclusion: As we unveil the art and tradition of Japanese Sake, we invite you to immerse yourself in a world where every sip tells a story. Embrace the allure of this ancient elixir, and let the journey inspire you to explore the craftsmanship and culture that define Japanese Sake.

HARUHINO is a specialized leather craft shop established in 2014 in the ancient capital of Nara. The shop specializing in leather goods started in "Yume CUBE", a popular spot in the "Mochiidono Shopping Street" in downtown Nara. In 2017, they relocated to a larger floor space and reopened in a new location. The shop has been known not only by local Nara residents but also by many tourists from all over Japan and abroad. Why Omotenashi-Square recommend HARUHINO?  1. Handcrafting each item and having visible trust through their craftsmanship. At HARUHINO shop, they stick to handcrafting and deliver products carefully handmade one by one by skilled craftspeople. At their shop, they don’t separate the sales floor from the workshop. So you can see the production process in person at any time. This is because they consider the connection with customers and the relationship of trust with them to be of the utmost importance. They have a large entrance and a spacious floor, so we highly recommend stopping by and taking a look if you are in Nara. 2. High-quality leather goods at a reasonable price. Due to the high cost of the materials and the time and skill required for production, leather products tend to be expensive. However, at HARUHINO, they use high-quality materials and skilled techniques, yet they set their prices reasonably so that many customers can afford to purchase their products. They can make it happen because of their small store with an elite staff. They make their products and advertise them by themselves. We believe that leather goods will be used for many years and for a long time. HARUHINO doesn’t compromise on quality to make good products, but they offer them at reasonable prices by utilizing their strength. 3. Passion and Philosophy I passed by HARUHINO's store by chance when I was looking for a new manufacturing supplier using traditional techniques in Nara City. I could see the workshop from outside the store and was fascinated to see the craftsmen working on wallets and bags. I was impressed by the variety of leather products shown in the store. I was so impressed that I bought a wallet for myself. When I talked to the owner, “We want to offer leather products that can be used for many years while enjoying the natural properties of leather and aging and that they want to provide leather products that will grow with their customers. We want to be a brand that lives up to the name of Nara.” Upon hearing the story, we immediately decided to enter into a partnership. We wanted to spread their great leather products and passion to as many people as possible in the world. Omotenashi-Square's commitment is to provide only products made in Japan by Japanese craftsmen, where the spirit of monozukuri (craftsmanship) resides, and wants to share Japanese products with as many people as possible. We want to contribute to leading world peace by introducing the goodness of Japan through traditional Japanese products. These are reasons why Omotenashi-Square put much effort into introducing its products online. Especially for those who cannot visit their tremendous craft shop in Nara, don’t worry you have us to purchase their products.We hope you enjoy the authentic Japanese craftsmanship leather products, and we are waiting for your happy feedback! You can check our Haruhino Wallet and Bags line-ups: https://omotenashi-square.com/collections/japanese-bags-wallets

Our motto is that we want people to smile and feel small happiness when using our recommended Japanese products.  We would be happy if the products we recommend are convenient, easy to use, high quality, and long-lasting as tools for daily life. Some are things that CEO Yoshi notices in daily life. Some are things that Yoshi's family, friends, and co-workers notice. Recently, we have received hints from repeat customers who ask us if we deal with the product they are looking for. What is the product that people use every day that makes them smile? That is all we think about. Furthermore, we want to provide a place where people can easily find such products or discover new ones. Therefore we have a large selection of products for daily use and hobbies. And we try to provide opportunities to showcase our products through social networking sites such as  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/omotenashisquare_official/,  Twitter https://twitter.com/JapanOmoSqu  Linkpop https://linkpop.com/omotenashi-square In addition, Yoshi's commitment is to provide only products made in Japan by Japanese craftsmen, where the spirit of monozukuri (craftsmanship) resides.There are many great products in other countries, but we, as Japanese, want to share Japanese products with as many people as possible.We want as many people as possible to feel small happiness by using our products. We look forward to your visit and hope you find your favorite daily-use products! 

One of the products I use daily is bath towels, using after a bath or shower, and hand towels after washing hands and face. Since I use these products every day, I want to use comfortable and fluffy towels.  One of my favorite towels is Imabari Towel. Imabari has led the towel industry for 120 years as the mecca of towel production. The area has established its position as a representative of Japanese quality with its “safe, secure, and high quality” products.  The towels’ softness and good water absorbency have gained popularity in exhibits abroad, and their name is recognized around the world. The more I use them, the more they become softer and easier to use. We have provided Imabari towels to customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Korea, and many European countries. We are happy to be able to provide many people with quality towels for their daily use. There are also various types of towels within the Imabari towel line-up, such as towels that are gentle to the touch for those with sensitive skin and towels that place importance on not damaging hair, depending on the intended use. The logo of Imabari Towel is a red, blue, and white stripe. Red is the color of energy, passion, progressiveness, liveliness, movement, and impact. imabari towel is positioned as a product that is recognized in society and represents Japan. Blue is a color with a positive image of assured quality, trust, history, tradition, and calmness. This symbolizes the imabari towel’s high quality based on its history and tradition. And White is the color of purity with an image of kindness, cleanliness, innocence, healing, and gentle and caring love. This signifies the infinite possibilities of the Imabari towel.

Pair It with More Than Just Sushi. Sake pairs better with a lot of other food. It may pair nicely with white fish or chicken, vegetables, and compliments citrus and spice. May be good with richer ingredients like lobster, and Parmigiano-Reggiano or with some fried chicken too. The history of drinking sake in Japan goes back generations, but it didn’t hit the United States or other countries as a cultural craze until the 1970s.  While Sake has come to become famous worldwide, very unique and one-of-a-kind Japanese Sake cups and glassware were produced by a top-notch Mino Ware manufacturer, Marumo Takagi located in Gifu Prefecture Japan.  These exquisite Color Changing Sake Cups and Glassware pieces are made using their long-standing method. The patterns such as Sakura, Mt Fuji, and Snowflake are painted by a Japanese porcelain painter in Gifu Prefecture. They innovated Color Changing Sake Cups and glassware. This came up with the idea that adding elements to the glassware that can visualize the "hotness" and "coldness" of the drink's temperature would make an innovation in the 1300-year-old pottery industry and would catch people's eye.  1. Color Changing Sake Cup Sakura and Mt Fuji The Mino Ware Color Changing sake cup comes with 2 floating balls with beautiful patterns of Sakura and Mt Fuji. It seems a very normal sake cup but when adding a cold Sake or drink reveals a special surprise. What makes you surprised? -The floating ball floats when pouring cold sake or drink into the sake cup. -Stunning sake cup and floating balls are made with a special thermo-chromic material that changes color when exposed to different temperatures.-Sakura or Mt Fuji appear at a low temperature of 17°C (62.6 °F) or less.-Pour cold sake or drink into the sake cup and see the appearance of beautiful Sakura or Mt Fuji patterns. -Tipping the sake cup, echoes a very pleasant sound such as a wind bell.  Size: Sake Cup: φ80mm×45 (φ3.1"×1.8") x1+ Floating Ball x2For more details, visit the product page Color Changing Sake Cup Sakura and Mt Fuji 2. Color Changing Sake Cup Set Sakura This is a pair set of Mino Ware Color Changing sake cups with beautiful patterns of Sakura, these seem very normal sake cups but when adding a cold Sake or drink reveals a color change. Sakura appears at a low temperature of 17°C (62.6 °F) or less. Size: Sake Cup: φ90mm×34mm (φ3.5"×1.3") x2For more details, visit the product page Color Changing Sake Cups Set Sakura  3. Four Seasons Color Changing Sake Cups These rare works symbolize Japanese four seasons, featuring Spring with Sakura, Summer with fireworks, Autumn with autumn leaves, and Winter with snowflake patterns.    The season of actual Sakura, Autumn Leaf, and Snowflake are only in the Spring, Autumn, and Winter. But you can enjoy each season with Japanese glassware all year round!  Size: Sake Cup: φ90mm×34mm (φ3.5"×1.3") x2For more details, visit the product page Four Seasons Color Changing Sake Cups 4. Four Seasons Color Changing Glassware 　 This petite Sake glass set (shot glass) symbolize Japanese four seasons, featuring Spring with Sakura, Summer with fireworks, Autumn with autumn leaves, and Winter with snowflake patterns.   The season of actual Sakura, Autumn Leaf, and Snowflake are only in the Spring, Autumn, and Winter. But you can enjoy each season with Japanese glassware all year round!  We recommend the Japanese four seasons Color Changing glassware as a gift idea at most for your friends, family, co-workers, sake lovers, wine lovers, or someone who loves Japanese traditional products. Size: Four Seasons Color Changing Glassware Set  φ60mm×98mm (φ2.4"x3.9") x 4 Petite size but very sophisticated  For more details, visit the product page Four Seasons Color Changing Glassware Set  How to order Japanese Color Changing Sake Cups? Just add the Color Changing Sale Cups and Glassware series to the shopping cart if you have come to like it!If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, please subscribe first before you place an order. You will get a 10% discount code for your first purchase. Please note that our product prices do not include customs charges or local taxes. You are responsible for paying any such amounts for your location. All the procedures of your order Once we receive your order, the thank you message from Omotenashi Square will be sent out upon your order to notify you that your order has been accepted but not confirmed.We will contact you again to confirm the availability of the items in your order within three business days. A full refund will be issued if we cannot supply the items in your order or meet your requested delivery date. How many days it would take to receive the order? We use DHL express, the world’s leading logistics company, for delivery to most countries and usually, it takes 3 to 5 business days after it has shipped to the US or Australia from Osaka Japan. In some remote regions would take more time. You can track your shipment in real time because we will send you your tracking number for DHL express when it has shipped.   Bio. https://linkpop.com/omotenashi-squareWeb: https://omotenashi-square.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/omotenashisquare_official/Visit us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OmotenashiSquare    

The craftsmanship of this piece is beyond words.  The Meoto Knives, Japanese kitchen Santoku knife, and petty knife are crafted by a Japanese knife maker, operating out of the well-known knife-making city of Seki, in Gifu Prefecture in collaboration with Tsubame Sanjo artisans, a town well known for metal processing in Nigata Prefecture. MEOTO means a married couple, a lifelong partner in Japanese. The Meoto Knife concept makes couples or partners smile to use the knife in cooking and wishes to tie a close bond with each other by spending more precious time. Kitchen Santoku Knife  The kitchen Santoku knife is 100% handmade in Seki City Japan an authentic knife at a reasonable price, USD152.45!  Classic but stylishly shaped knives are perfect for your daily cooking.  Unique features of these knives are:-The kitchen Santoku knife is a very unique knife, unlike many other general knives.-The handle and the blade are just beautiful and it’s sharp as anything out of the box.-They have an aggressive, durable edge, wide bevel, and rounded, adorable natural wooden handle with a highly waterproof finish.-Great feel in the hand and a beautiful flat seamless profile between the blade and handles.-Easy to clean up, with no mess no fuss.  Style: Santoku The meaning of the word Santoku clearly explains what it is best used for: the ‘three virtues’ or ‘three uses’ of chopping, dicing and mincing. Best used for -Cutting meat -Slicing cheese -Slicing, chopping, or dicing fruits, vegetables, and nuts -Mincing meat or herbsSize: Blade Length 165mm(6.5")/Total length 295mm(12")Material: High Carbon/Molybdenum stainlessWeight: 165gMade in: Seki city Gifu Prefecture Japan Shipping Cost: It may vary depending on the destination or number of sets. -A set costs USD49 to most destinations by DHL express Customs Charges & Taxes Please note that our product prices do not include customs charges or taxes. You are responsible for paying any such amounts for your location. Why purchase the kitchen Santoku knife now? Here in Japan, the delivery date takes longer because of the difficulty of procuring materials and the shortage of craftspeople.  No worries, we have a sufficient quantity of knives in stock because we have a special contract with the producer in Seki City. If you purchase now, you can have it for sure only at this time. Visit our product page now at Japanese Kitchen Chef's Knife Santoku. Don't miss this opportunity and just add it to the shopping cart.  How to order the kitchen Santoku knife? Just add it to the shopping cart if you think it is worth using it. If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, please subscribe first before you place an order. You will get a 10% discount code for your first purchase. Please note that our product prices do not include customs charges or local taxes. You are responsible for paying any such amounts for your location. All the procedures of your order Once we receive your order, the thank you message from Omotenashi Square will be sent out upon your order to notify you that your order has been accepted but not confirmed. We will contact you again to confirm the availability of the items in your order within three business days. A full refund will be issued if we cannot supply the items in your order or meet your requested delivery date.  How many days it would take to receive the order? We use DHL express, the world’s leading logistics company, for delivery to most countries and usually, it takes 3 to 5 business days after it has shipped to the US or Australia from Osaka Japan. In some remote regions would take more time. You can track your shipment in real time because we will send you your tracking number for DHL express when it has shipped. Web: https://omotenashi-square.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/omotenashisquare_official/Visit us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OmotenashiSquare

Get to know our bestsellers, "Samurai Katana Letter Opener" Seki city is called the city of swords. The blade of this letter opener is created by making full use of machining techniques and sophisticated hand-finishing techniques by skilled craftsmen from Seki city. The craftsman focuses on sharpness and designs to create awesome and impressive blades to attract people to use the letter opener.The Seki blade is well known all over the world and the letter opener, known as a paper knife is created very simply but with a sharp edge using their five stars techniques. People may use the letter opener in the business scene as a desktop tool or in daily life, such as cutting open the pages of hand-produced books. Katana or Samurai lovers use it for decoration purposes, and surely can be used as a Birthday or Christmas present for children, this letter opener looks so cool and realistic. Samurai Katana Letter Opener These letter openers are 100% handmade in Seki City Japan at a reasonable cost, USD55.45!  Classic but stylishly shaped openers perfect for opening letters and visually appealing display stand, good for decoration too!   We selected 6 famous samurai warriors' swords,    #1 Hajime Saito, who is well known as the captain of the third unit of the Shinsengumi, is also popular as a cartoon (Manga) character of Samurai X (Rurouni Kenshin).    #2 Soji Okita, He was the captain of the first unit of the Shinsengumi and one of the best swordsmen of the Shinsengumi.#3 Isami Kondo, was the fourth generation master of Tennen Rishin-Ryu and was famed for his role as commander of the Shinsengumi. #4 Keiji Maeda,  was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period through the early Edo period. He was famously the nephew of Maeda Toshiie and Maeda Matsu. Well-known as a character in "Hana no Keiji", a Japanese period manga series#5 Ieyasu Tokugawa, the founder and first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan. He was one of Japan's three "Great Unifiers" along with his former lord Oda Nobunaga and fellow Oda subordinate Toyotomi Hideyoshi.#6 Yukimura Sanada, was a Japanese samurai warrior of the Sengoku period. Yukimura was called "A Hero who may appear once in a hundred years", "Crimson Demon of War" and "The Last Sengoku Hero". Unique features of the letter openers are:  -The quality of its sharpness is excellent since it is handmade by experienced craftsmen in Seki city, called the city of swords. -Visually appealing display stand, good for decoration too!  -Size: Length Overall 210mm(8.3")/thickness 1.8mm/width 23mm -Material: Blade: stainless steel/ Handle: ABS and Elastomer/Sheath: ABS -Weight: 35g   The globe has been facing environmental problems and because of this, we have been trying to reduce using paper as much as possible. At the same time, most of the correspondence becomes through email or SNS even in the business scene. Has the letter opener become worthless? Even though using paper is decreasing at some point, we still receive a letter in an envelope. What if there are no applicable items on your desk when you need to cut open an envelope? I may try to use scissors or a ruler, or open it by hand believing in myself instead. There may be some other ways to cut open it besides using a letter opener. However, we guess you want to cut open it without tearing it, you want to cut open it without stress. The Samurai letter opener is very functional and works great as a letter opener, and it catches others' eyes from its unique appearance in the style of a Katana.In addition, it is taking the essence of old legendary blades of famous Samurai leaders from Japanese History and has careful and nice attention to detail. Therefore, the Katana Letter Opener has a good reputation among those who like Samurai Katana and Swords who are into the history of Samurai, or Manga fans who know Samurai from Japanese Comics. You can feel the Samurai spirit on your desk when putting a katana letter opener on the katana stand as a decoration on your desk. Or you may look into the website to elaborate more about Samurai. This letter opener has a sharp edge so please handle it with care and keep it away from small children. We recommend it for those over 12 years old. If you teach proper usage to your children, there will be less risk. How to order the Letter Opener? Visit our product page at Samurai Sword (Katana) Letter Openers.If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, please subscribe first before you place an order. You will get a 10% discount code for your first purchase. Please note that our product prices do not include customs charges or local taxes. You are responsible for paying any such amounts for your location. People love the Letter Opener  - Excellent quality and true to photos and description. - Very nice quality and surprisingly sharp! I didn't want to get my son an actual katana for his 9th birthday but thought this letter opener might satisfy his current wants. It's nice and he loved it. He used it to open all the rest of his presents, cutting through ribbons and paper amazingly. I love the stand too. I can't recommend this highly enough! -Christmas Gift, Great quality, love the little details on it, and was delivered very quickly! -The letter opener is a Christmas gift for my son. I am sure he will love it. It arrived as described and quickly.   Web: https://omotenashi-square.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/omotenashisquare_official/Visit us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OmotenashiSquare

Are you looking for authentic Japanese products or Japanese products-ish? We can find many Japanese traditional styles of products everywhere at a reasonable cost, which probably doesn’t affect product functionality.   So people purchase Japanese-style products, not authentic products when they find them in an online store or at a store.  Just because we have not enough expanded the full aspect of the Japanese Monozukuri spirit and assume people don't know about its value yet. People may also think that expensive products have excellent quality, and excellent quality product costs expensive. It may be true in some cases. What is Monozukuri: Monozukuri, alternatively spelled Monodzukuri, literally means 'production' or 'making of things in Japanese and is the Japanese term for 'manufacturing'. The broader meaning encompasses a synthesis of the technological prowess, know-how, and spirit of Japan's manufacturing practices. Enameled cast Iron Kettle This enameled cast iron kettle is 100% handmade in Osaka Japan at a reasonable cost, ONLY USD99.89!  Classic but stylishly shaped wares perfect for pouring Coffee and Tea.  Enameled cast iron kettle is made of high-quality enamel, Non-toxic and healthy, Solid construction, and Durable in daily use. Unique features of these enameled cast iron kettles: -A beautiful body form with a gooseneck to make it easy to pour coffee into the coffee pot like a professional -Stylish wooden lid  -Four different colors, Blue, White, Gray, and Black -Can be used for induction and gas stove   -Size: W26cm x H18.5cm x D14cm (10.5"x7.3"x5.5") -Capacity: 1.8L, recommended capacity is 1.3L      -Weight: 810gUsage:  -This enameled cast iron kettle is hand-wash only  -Not dishwasher and microwave safe.  Enameled Cast Iron Kettle with a gentle appearance that is handmade by craftsmen. The wooden lid emphasizes its gentle form. What makes this kettle special is that looks great on any stovetop or counter, this modern and gentle kettle will complement your kitchen. Great for entertaining and serving family and friends, the large capacity is perfect for making multiple cups of coffee or tea. How to order the Enameled Cast Iron kettle? Visit our product page at Enameled Cast Iron Kettle 1.8L.If you have not subscribed to our newsletter, please subscribe first before you place an order. You will get a 10% discount code for your first purchase. Please note that our product prices do not include customs charges or local taxes. You are responsible for paying any such amounts for your location. People love the Enameled Cast Iron Kettle  -I’m so excited about my new tea kettle!! Just ordered!! -Bought as a present - was very well-received. Excellent quality and true to photos and description. Very happy, and highly recommend the product and store!  -Used this enameled cast iron kettle for my coffee to perfection -Beautiful and functional   Web: https://omotenashi-square.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omotenashisquare_official/Visit us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OmotenashiSquare

There are so many attractive and practical Japanese products, but Omotenashi-Square mainly selects only Japanese traditional crafts which are not easy to find it overseas. The most notable features are that Japanese craftsmen make our products using the technique cultivated by generations of artisans. Because of its good quality, you can use it for a long time.  However, it is difficult to find what products suit your taste. Some products make great Japanese souvenirs for you and your close friend. Visit our Shop Page: Omotenashi-Square, LLC 1. Stationery: Authentic Calligraphy Set Calligraphy (Shodo) Set: Authentic artisan-made Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) supplies. Buy individual brushes (Fude) or sets with inkstones (Sumi) and paper (Washi). If you are self-learning Shodo, start with Kaisho. Kaisho is the foundation of Shodo.  Calligraphy Set Collection  Coloring Fude Brush Pen: Recently some people have an interest in the Coloring Fude Brush Pen which has a variety of colors and uses an authentic brush pen, not for calligraphy purposes but drawing purposes. Colorful Brush Pen Set 2. Tea Kettles: Cast Iron Kettle Iwate Nambu-Tekki Kettles: Traditional artisan-made Japanese teapots and kettles featuring authentic rustic designs made from cast iron, copper, and ceramics. The Cast Iron Kettle is from Iwate Prefecture. Nambu ironware, known as Nambu tekki is a form of metalwork produced in the city of Morioka in Iwate prefecture. It is a traditional handicraft that was first created in the middle of the Edo period (1603-1868).  Cast Iron Tea Pot & Kettle Enameled Cast Iron Tea Kettle: A gooseneck enamel cast iron drip kettle is 100% handmade in Osaka Japan. Very Suitable for brewing coffee at home.  Enameled Cast Iron Drip Kettle  3. Drinkware: Japanese Handmade Glass Edo Kiriko: The Edo Kiriko glass exquisite pieces are made by artisans using the Edo Kiriko (cut glass) method in which colors and patterns are cut into the glass. Edo Kiriko is designated by the Japanese government as traditional national craftwork and is a product that is unique to Japan and that has been one of the best Japanese souvenirs. Edo Kiriko Old Fashioned Glass Sakura Mt. Fuji Whiskey Glass: These elegant Japanese hand-blown glasses feature a 3D model of Mt. Fuji in its base that changes color to match the beverage! Carefully crafted by the master artisans at the renowned Tajima Glass, they make a perfect gift that will be treasured for years to come. Awarded the Grand Prize and JTA Director's Award at the Souvenir Grand Prix 2015, this set of two glasses comes in a traditional wooden box along with a certificate of authenticity. Mt. Fuji Whiskey Glass  4. Earthenware: Cooking Pot (Donabe) & Donburi Bowl Clay Cooking Pot for IH: Eco-friendly Japanese earthenware clay pot from Yokkaichi Banko Ware is good to conduct heat evenly and it steadily cooks the food. A dome lid allows heat to circulate. The lid has a small hole that acts as a steam vent and gives you a heads-up when it's boiling.  Donabe (Clay Cooking Pot for IH) Bank Ware  Donburi Bowl: This donburi bowl is made by artisans in Mino, known as the number one producer of pottery in Japan. A traditional Japanese Mino earthenware donburi bowl with a bellflower pattern. The bellflower was the motif of the family crest used by Akechi Mitsuhide.  Donburi Bowl Mino Ware Donabe (Rice Cooking Pot): KAMADO SAN can be used to cook a variety of dishes and is known for its excellent heat retention and heat resistance. The inner lid helps apply pressure when cooking, allowing the food to cook evenly.  Donabe (Clay Rice Cooker Pot ) KAMADO SAN  5. Lacquerware (Shikki)   Authentic Japanese lacquerware, including exquisite chopsticks, cups, plates, and lunch boxes crafted by artisans in Yamanaka and Kiso, Japan. Lacquer Drinkware:  An adorable shape with an amazing mouth-thin Round-Shape Lacquer Drink Cup, crafted by artisans in Yamanaka city Japan. Due to the use of natural materials, differences in wood grain and traces of knots in the wood may appear on the surface. Round-Shape Drink Cup   Kiso Shikki Bento Box: This Japanese Lacquer Bento Box is 100% handmade in Nagano, Japan. Perfectly sized for bringing lunch to school or the office, hiking, mountain hiking, camping, lake fishing, construction site lunch, or picnicking with a lacquer bento box (lunch box) made in Nagano Prefecture. Lacquer Lunch (Bento) Box Two-Tier Lacquer Chopsticks: The Japanese Lacquer chopsticks hold nice and clean easily. Little expensive chopsticks but elegant and reusable classic Japanese style, it is worth having it. This chopstick is a fun pretty way to dress up the meal.  Lacquer Chopstick Hakkaku Bashi Plus. Daruma Doll The Daruma is a traditional Japanese doll, which in Japan has become a symbol of perseverance and luck. Most households in Japan have a Daruma as a lucky charm or a figure which imitates Bodhidharma. Recently, many young generations hold a Daruma because of its adorableness and unique looking. Tokyo Daruma Dolls