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Toyama Prefecture is a region where metalware production has long flourished. Highly specialized techniques—including casting, processing, and coloring—have developed to a remarkably advanced level, and that craftsmanship continues to this day.

A colorful array of side dishes, fluffy rice—whether you're packing lunch for yourself, for a growing child with a hearty appetite, or for a partner working hard at their job. A meal that's nutritious, beautiful to look at, and filled with the maker's love deserves a bento box that you'll want to use and cherish for years to come.

Nassen (textile printing) gives fabric its patterns and colors. Also known by names such as silk screen printing or roller printing, nassen is a dyeing technique that has been used all over the world. Here, we introduce the beauty that nassen creates.

When you hear the word "totonoeru" (to put in order), what comes to mind? Tidying a room, straightening your appearance. In the busy pace of modern life, "putting things in order" can sometimes feel difficult. Tools of daily living, deeply rooted in Japanese tradition, gently embrace us, blending naturally into our everyday lives. This is the second installment of our "Yomimono" series, "Tools for Japanese Living."

Okayama Prefecture has long been known for its thriving textile industry. It was the region's favorable environment for fabric-making that drew skilled craftspeople together, giving rise to techniques of rare quality. Let's take a closer look at the fascinating world of fabric-making in Okayama.

Do you have a favorite book? Maybe it's the book you struggled through for a summer reading report back in your school days, a collection of poems you flipped through on a train during a trip, a coming-of-age novel that gave you a push forward when you were troubled, or an adventure story that never fails to thrill you, no matter when or where you read it. Today we'd like to introduce a T-shirt printed with a passage from a literary masterpiece—the kind of piece you'd want to keep on hand, chosen carefully from a row of books like picking out your one favorite title.

For those who increasingly rely mostly on cards and carry only a little cash, using a card case and a coin case separately is a great option. There are also plenty of occasions when you need a compact wallet — for days when you're out with a small bag, or for formal bags used at weddings and other ceremonial events. Why not try choosing a combination of card case and coin case that suits you?

It's the power of color that makes the same design feel completely different just by changing the color scheme. Skillfully blending colors—or letting one stand out—can dramatically broaden the range of your coordination.

The computer has become one of the everyday essentials in our lives. Here, we introduce some helpful items that work around it—for tidying up, storage, and easing computer fatigue.

A sky as if blue paint had been spilled across it, and fluffy white clouds that somehow look good enough to eat. That flutter of excitement you feel imagining where summer will take you—it seems like a feeling that never really changes, no matter how much time passes. This time, we'd like to introduce shoes you'll want to bring along as your travel companions, organized by scene.

Wooden storage items with a sense of "softness" and "warmth." Here we introduce ideas for using wooden storage items—perfect for holding all kinds of things, from clothing to food—in various places throughout your room.

Accessories that catch the light during the warmer months. Whether it's earrings or hair accessories that sway near the ear with an updo, necklaces or pendants that make the décolletage look delicately slender, or bracelets that add sparkle to arms extending from a sleeveless top—accessories are essential to warm-season outfits. This time, we'd like to introduce how to choose accessories that pair perfectly with the "shirt," a piece that always gives off a refined impression no matter the era.

Glasses made of glass create a cool, refreshing atmosphere. Choosing the right one for your drink and the way you enjoy it can bring out even more of its flavor. Here, we introduce the thoughtful design of each item, made to be easy to use in everyday life.

On summer nights, what do you wear to bed? When it's hot, many people probably just sleep in a T-shirt and camisole with shorts, but wearing proper pajamas to bed is essential for good-quality sleep. Wanting something comfortable to wear on muggy summer nights, we created pajamas together with the organic cotton brand Tenneiimuhou.

Bangle bracelets are one kind of bracelets. Unlike standard bracelets, they are usually rigid and do not have hooks. In some areas on the world, bangles have been used as a portion of ladies. Often, bangles are bigger and give a strong impression compared to bracelets. Let's find how to choose and wear bangles properly.