Diary
A First Step Toward the “Pottery Shard Museum”:...
We’re honored to share that Hanamatsuri Kiln (run by Fujiyuri, an art educator) introduced our made-to-order storage chest in her blog post: “Pottery Shard Museum” Display Cabinet (Tansu Chest) Arrival...
A First Step Toward the “Pottery Shard Museum”:...
We’re honored to share that Hanamatsuri Kiln (run by Fujiyuri, an art educator) introduced our made-to-order storage chest in her blog post: “Pottery Shard Museum” Display Cabinet (Tansu Chest) Arrival...
What Is “Ōkawa Furniture”? How to Choose Furnit...
The name “Ōkawa Furniture” is widely known in Japan. However, in today's market, there are cases where furniture not actually made in Ōkawa is sold under the label “Ōkawa Furniture.”...
What Is “Ōkawa Furniture”? How to Choose Furnit...
The name “Ōkawa Furniture” is widely known in Japan. However, in today's market, there are cases where furniture not actually made in Ōkawa is sold under the label “Ōkawa Furniture.”...
Why “Fast Furniture” Fails—and How Japanese Cra...
“Fast furniture” is essentially the home-furnishings equivalent of fast fashion—affordable, mass-produced, and designed with a short lifespan in mind. These pieces are often intended to be replaced every few years.In...
Why “Fast Furniture” Fails—and How Japanese Cra...
“Fast furniture” is essentially the home-furnishings equivalent of fast fashion—affordable, mass-produced, and designed with a short lifespan in mind. These pieces are often intended to be replaced every few years.In...
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Does a Small Gap to the Ceiling Prevent Furnitu...
Can Less Space Above Furniture Help During an Earthquake? Hello from Ōkawa, Japan — the historic city of furniture.Today, we’re excited to share a unique experiment we conducted to test...
Does a Small Gap to the Ceiling Prevent Furnitu...
Can Less Space Above Furniture Help During an Earthquake? Hello from Ōkawa, Japan — the historic city of furniture.Today, we’re excited to share a unique experiment we conducted to test...
We have created a video about the iconic chabud...
1. Opening"Discover a piece of Japan's timeless tradition—the Chabudai, a Japanese low table that has brought families together for generations." 2. The History of Chabudai"Emerging during Japan's modernization in the...
We have created a video about the iconic chabud...
1. Opening"Discover a piece of Japan's timeless tradition—the Chabudai, a Japanese low table that has brought families together for generations." 2. The History of Chabudai"Emerging during Japan's modernization in the...
Furniture Care Guide for the Holiday Season
Keep Your Furniture Looking Great During the Holiday Season! In Japan, there is a long-standing tradition of conducting a thorough cleaning at the end of the year, known as "Ōsōji."...
Furniture Care Guide for the Holiday Season
Keep Your Furniture Looking Great During the Holiday Season! In Japan, there is a long-standing tradition of conducting a thorough cleaning at the end of the year, known as "Ōsōji."...