KASYOAN

KASYOAN is the original brand of Ooka Ka Shikki, a maker of Yamanaka lacquerware based in Ishikawa, Japan. The company plans, manufactures, and sells original lacquerware using wooden bases made mainly from Japanese natural wood (such as zelkova, Japanese horse chestnut, cherry, and others), crafted with highly precise lathe turning.

Yamanaka lacquerware is created through a series of careful processes, from wood-base making to coating and finishing. On the KASYOAN website, the "Process" section introduces the production steps through videos, highlighting how meticulous manual work leads to beautiful, durable vessels, and how Yamanaka's woodturning techniques (including decorative turning) produce delicate forms with both aesthetics and functionality.

In the "Products" section, KASYOAN showcases items such as the "Colorful Cool Cup" with a wide mouth suitable for plenty of ice, the "Zelkova Cup" finished with fuki-urushi and infused with real gold and platinum, the "Colorful Small Plate / Bread Plate" available in 10 colors in two sizes, the "3.8 Nara Bowl (Suri)" that brings out the natural grain, the "Colorful Shot Cup" suited for sake thanks to wood's temperature stability, and "Oryoki" sets appreciated for a simple lifestyle.

For purchasing, the site provides links to multiple sales channels (including Yahoo Shopping, KASYOAN STORE, Creema, minne, BASE, Yahoo Auctions, etc.) and also points visitors to a Linktree page listing sales sites and social accounts. Product catalogs are published as well (e.g., KASYOAN vol.15 (2025.10)), supporting product selection and planning.

The "Contact" section introduces Takashi Ooka as CEO and provides phone, email, and fax contact options for orders and inquiries. It also states that small-lot customization — such as different sizes, coating colors, maki-e variations, and family crests — is available, and that wholesale for business customers is supported. The showroom/gallery is described as available by reservation, with a note that business days and hours may change and should be confirmed in advance.

An original brand by Ooka Ka Shikki, bringing Yamanaka lacquerware into contemporary life

KASYOAN is the original brand of Ooka Ka Shikki. Based in Ishikawa, the company designs, manufactures, and sells original lacquerware using carefully selected wooden bases. With the goal of enriching everyday life through tableware, KASYOAN creates new items aligned with today's lifestyle while building on traditional craftsmanship.

Japanese natural wood and high-precision lathe turning

KASYOAN uses wooden bases mainly made from Japanese natural wood (such as zelkova, Japanese horse chestnut, cherry, and others). Precision lathe turning provides accurate forms and comfortable usability, highlighting the warmth and texture unique to wood-based lacquerware.

From tea utensils to fine-dining ware, plus repair and OEM support

The lineup includes tea ceremony utensils, lacquerware for high-end restaurants, wooden tableware, and cutlery. The company also accepts repairs, general inquiries about lacquerware, OEM manufacturing, and small-lot custom production (size, color, maki-e variations, family crests, etc.).