Hakone Yosegi marquetry

The Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture is mountainous and well forested with a wide variety of trees. The area is famous for its marquetry (Hakone Yosegizaiku), which feature geometrical patters showing the natural colors and grains of the wood from these trees. This craft tradition began in the Hatajuku district of Hakone toward the end…

Bamboo lunch box

This lunch box is made in Ooita prefecture, where is traditionally famous for various bamboo products. Bamboo lunch box keeps rice moist and tasty so they have increasingly been popular lately. They come in various sizes, so you can find your favorite size from the selection. They can also be used as a general box…