In the ancient capital of Nara, "writing tools" like Nara brushes, ink sticks, and Japanese paper, along with crafts supporting quiet times like tea whisks and wooden vessels, have been nurtured. There are also many foods with modest yet deep flavors, such as persimmon leaf sushi, Yamato tea, and Miwa somen. In a Made in Japan-first lifestyle, this is an area where you can find items that quietly organize your time spent writing, drinking, and eating.
Considered the roots of Japanese brush making, Nara brushes continue to be made today for calligraphy and Japanese painting. Paired with Nara ink and Japanese paper, we will feature tools that let you enjoy the time spent writing letters or drawing, proposing sets easily incorporated into daily life.
Yamato tea, made in the mountain valleys of Nara, is characterized by a calm aroma and flavor. Focusing on sencha and hojicha, we will introduce items you want to incorporate into daily meals and tea times, paired with uniquely Nara, rustic-flavored foods like Miwa somen, Nara pickles, and persimmon leaf sushi.
In Nara, which has many temples and shrines, woodcarving and lacquered Buddhist altar fittings and tableware making are also passed down. Through wood and lacquer tools you can use gently in daily life—like bowls, trays, accessory boxes, and incense stands—we will introduce a facet of Nara's craftsmanship.
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