Japan has a long history of handcrafted art and traditional skills that have been passed down through generations of artisans. Incorporating these colors, textures, smells and ideas can bring a whole new sensation to your environment, adding a splash of Japanese culture. Whether you have just moved into a new home or you’re looking to add a unique new piece into your space, these shops offer unique, beautiful selections for fulfilling your interior design dreams.
SUSgallery
From Tsubame city in Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan’s leading metal processing towns, SUSgallery specializes in goods that combine the quality, functionality and beauty of pure titanium. Their tableware isn’t just aesthetically pleasing — it’s scientifically advanced. They’re best known for their signature titanium tumbler, which has a unique claim to fame: It was gifted to world leaders at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2010. The double-walled vacuum technology in the tumbler allows for longer hot and cold retention, and prevention of condensation outside of the cup. Its texture and design reflect the modern beauty of Japanese traditional craftsmanship.
Beyond the tumbler, SUSgallery’s product line includes pitchers, bowls and cutlery that will all add an impressive touch to your table collection.
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten has over 300 years of history and offers a wide range of clothing, kitchenware, gifts and lifestyle accessories. Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten’s vision to “revitalize Japanese crafts” is reflected in not only their variety of products, from tapestries to tableware, but also through their efforts in supporting artisans and handcraft production areas to ensure that these industries and cultures are not lost.
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten has so much to see. Clothing, bags, handkerchiefs, toys, pots, fragrances, cosmetics, stationery, books and plants are just a taste of their diverse selections. There are also seasonal items such as this hydrangea towel and rainy season decoration featuring a teru teru bouzu charm. For a touch of the Japanese countryside, a wind chime is a quintessential sound of summertime.
For Studio Ghibli and anime fans, Kakagawa has a special collaboration collection with My Neighbor Totoro. The Hizen Yoshida flower vases feature the iconic Totoro and susuwatari soot sprites. These vases are made in Saga prefecture with the Yoyama kiln, which has been in operation since the Ansei era in the 1850s.
Japanese Department Store Nihombashi
Japanese Department Store Nihombashi
The kanji characters for hyakka, translated as “department store,” mean “various goods” or “many items.” At Japanese Department Store Nihombashi you can find traditional goods and local specialties, carefully selected from all over the country.
The store’s core concept is to make traditional Japanese goods fun and exciting for everyone. Reflecting Japan’s varied geography and its diverse regions, it has an impressive array of products and handcrafts. For your interior needs, the department store offers kitchenware, traditional hand towels and aromatherapy goods, alongside traditional toys and small decorations, plus pantry essentials like spices, jams and dried foods sourced from all across the nation.