GUIDES & STORIES
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Know the story behind the object — and it becomes a companion for life. Explore Japanese leather, pottery, textiles, urushi lacquer, and knife steel with this deep-dive knowledge guide. Read More
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Japan's strict ceremony dress codes extend to the bag. IWASA horsehair, Hamano leather — the brands that get it right... Read More
About 17 min read
Japanese diaper bags are designed by parents who thought through every pocket. Kurashiki canvas, DORACO ultra-light a... Read More
About 12 min read
Think Japanese-made goods are out of reach? Many start at just a few dollars more. From soy sauce to chopsticks — sma... Read More
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Your card case speaks before you do. GANZO cordovan, CYPRIS kiku-yose, Inden-ya lacquer deer leather — the Japanese b... Read More
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A great Japanese leather key case holds your smart key, ages beautifully, and lasts a lifetime. PORTER, Hender Scheme... Read More
About 11 min read
Discover Koshu Inden — Japan's 400-year-old tradition of lacquer-patterned deerskin wallets. Learn about lucky motifs... Read More
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Discover 10 made-in-Japan wearable heirlooms — Sabae eyewear, Toyooka bags, Inden wallets, and more — crafted by arti... Read More
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Create family memories on a trip to Kurashiki (Kojima), Okayama! The "denim strap and small-item crafting" or "rivet ... Read More
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