Shunkei-nuri is a type of lacquerware technique where a base is coated with glue, then yellow or red color is added, and finally a clear lacquer is applied to bring out the beautiful wood grain. This golden-hued Shunkei-nuri lacquerware, which highlights the wood grain, is lightweight, making it easy for children to carry. Its durability and longevity are also key features.




This is a beautiful lunch box made with the traditional craft of Shunkei-nuri. Its simple shape makes it easy to clean, and it's a lunch box that can be enjoyed for many years.




The seams are sewn with thin strips of cherry bark. The cherry bark, sewn by skilled artisans, adds a beautiful decorative touch.




The central divider is removable.






※Please confirm
As shown in the images, very small bubble-like marks, brush strokes, orかすれ (faint lines/streaks) may be visible on the surface.
These are a result of the production process and are not considered defects.
As these are folk crafts made for daily life, please enjoy their rustic charm.



Shunkei-nuri is a type of lacquerware technique where a base is coated with glue, then yellow or red color is added, and finally a clear lacquer is applied to bring out the beautiful wood grain. This golden-hued Shunkei-nuri lacquerware, which highlights the wood grain, is lightweight, making it easy for children to carry. Its durability and longevity are also key features.

■Size: Approximately 21cm × 9cm × H 5cm
■Material: Lid - Sawara cypress
Body - Hinoki cypress
Seams - Cherry bark
■Capacity: Approximately 415ml
■Weight: Approximately 110g
■Country of origin: Japan (Nagano Prefecture)
◎Please wash with a sponge and dish soap using water or lukewarm water. Cleansers, polishing powders, and scrub brushes may cause scratches.
◎Dishwasher safe, but do not use a dryer. Not microwave or oven safe. Store away from direct sunlight.
◎As natural wood is used, each piece has a unique wood grain. Also, due to the characteristics of lacquer, there may be individual differences in color and finish. Please be aware of this beforehand.

Shunkei-nuri is a type of lacquerware technique where a base is coated with a gel-like liquid, then colored yellow or red, and finally given a topcoat of clear lacquer to bring out the beauty of the wood grain. This golden-colored lacquerware, "Shunkei-nuri," which utilizes the natural wood grain, is light and easy for children to carry. Its durability and practicality are also key features.





It's also perfect for lunch boxes for sports festivals or during the picnic season.




This size is recommended for those who like to pack a lot of side dishes and eat heartily.




The seams are stitched together with thinly peeled cherry bark. The cherry bark, sewn by the skilled hands of artisans, provides a beautiful decoration.




"Menpa" refers to a bentwood lunch box made of wood. It is said that the word is derived from "men (face) ga utsuru hodo kirei na wappa" (a hoop so beautiful that one's face reflects in it).






*Please confirm
As shown in the image, you may see tiny air bubbles on the surface,
or brush marks andかすれ (fading/streaks),
but these are formed during the manufacturing process and are not defects.
Please enjoy the rustic charm of this everyday craft item, created as a tool for daily life.



Shunkei-nuri is a type of lacquerware technique where a base is coated with a gel-like liquid, then colored yellow or red, and finally given a topcoat of clear lacquer to bring out the beauty of the wood grain. This golden-colored lacquerware, "Shunkei-nuri," which utilizes the natural wood grain, is light and easy for children to carry. Its durability and practicality are also key features. It's also perfect for lunch boxes for sports festivals or during the picnic season.

■Size: Approximately Φ15.5cm × H7.5cm
■Material: Lid: Sawara cypress
Body: Hinoki cypress
Seam: Cherry bark
■Capacity: Approximately 911ml
■Weight: Approximately 140g
■Country of origin: Japan (Nagano Prefecture)
◎Wash with a sponge and dish soap in water or lukewarm water. Cleansers, polishing powder, and scrubbing brushes may cause scratches.
◎Dishwasher safe, but do not use a dryer. Not for microwave or oven use. Store away from direct sunlight.
◎As natural wood is used, each item will have a unique wood grain. Also, due to the characteristics of lacquer, there may be individual differences in color and finish. Please be aware of this in advance.

Shunkei-nuri is a type of lacquerware technique in which glue is applied to the base, then yellow or red coloring is added, and finally a clear lacquer is applied to bring out the beauty of the wood grain. This golden lacquerware, "Shunkei-nuri," which utilizes the wood grain, is light and easy for even children to carry. Its durability and practicality are also among its features.




It is also perfect for bento boxes for sports festivals and picnic seasons.




It's a recommended size for those who eat a lot, as it can hold plenty of side dishes.




The seams are sewn together with thin strips of cherry bark. The cherry bark, sewn with the craftsman's skill, beautifully adorns it.




A "Menpa" refers to a wooden magewappa (bentwood) bento box. It is said that the word originated from "men (face) ga utsuru hodo kirei na wappa" (a beautiful wappa that reflects your face).





*Please note
As shown in the images, very small air bubbles, brush marks, or streaks may be visible on the surface.
These are part of the production process and are not defects.
As these are folk crafts made as daily tools, please enjoy their rustic charm.



Shunkei-nuri is a type of lacquerware technique in which glue is applied to the base, then yellow or red coloring is added, and finally a clear lacquer is applied to bring out the beauty of the wood grain. This golden lacquerware, "Shunkei-nuri," which utilizes the wood grain, is light and easy for even children to carry. Its durability and practicality are also among its features. It is also perfect for bento boxes for sports festivals and picnic seasons.

■ Size: Approximately φ13cm × height 6.5cm
■ Material: Top board: Sawara cypress
Wappa: Hinoki cypress
Seams: Cherry bark
■ Capacity: Approximately 622ml
■ Weight: Approximately 110g
■ Country of origin: Japan (Nagano Prefecture)
◎ Wash with a sponge and dish soap in water or lukewarm water. Cleansers, abrasive powders, and scrub brushes may cause scratches.
◎ Dishwashers can be used, but do not use a dryer. Not microwave or oven safe. Store away from direct sunlight.
◎ As natural wood is used, each wood grain is unique. Also, due to the characteristics of the lacquer, there may be individual differences in color and finish. Please be aware of this beforehand.

This is a lightweight and easy-to-use lacquerware bento box.

The "Suri-urushi" (rubbed lacquer) painting technique, where lacquer is rubbed into hinoki cypress wood,

causes the lacquer to gradually blend in and become semi-transparent with use,

further enhancing the beautiful grain of the hinoki cypress.

The enjoyment of the color changing as you continue to use it

is unique to lacquerware.

Crafted from the nature of Kiso and the refined skills of artisans,

this is a lifelong, lovely bento box.


This is a lightweight and easy-to-use lacquerware bento box. The "Suri-urushi" (rubbed lacquer) painting technique, where lacquer is rubbed into hinoki cypress wood, causes the lacquer to gradually blend in and become semi-transparent with use, further enhancing the beautiful grain of the hinoki cypress. The enjoyment of the color changing as you continue to use it is unique to lacquerware. Crafted from the nature of Kiso and the refined skills of artisans, this is a lifelong, lovely bento box.

■ Size: 180 x 120 x H 55 mm
■ Finish: Suri-urushi lacquer
■ Material: Kiso Hinoki (from Nagano Prefecture)
■ Capacity: Approximately 490 ml
■ Weight: Approximately 120 g
■ Country of origin: Japan (Nagano Prefecture)
■ Repair/re-lacquering available. Repairs and re-lacquering can be done for a fee.

◎ Wash with a sponge and dish soap in cold or lukewarm water. Cleansers, polishing powders, and scrub brushes may cause scratches.
◎ Dishwashers can be used, but do not use a dryer. Not microwave or oven safe. Store away from direct sunlight.
◎ As natural wood is used, each piece will have a unique grain. Also, due to the nature of lacquer, there may be individual differences in color and finish. Please be aware of this.

※ Please note that this product will take 3-7 days to ship. Please place your order with this in mind.

This is a "long clasp wallet" with a charming retro feel. Made from soft cowhide, its texture improves with use. It's large enough to hold a smartphone, so it can serve both as a wallet and a small bag. Another appealing feature is that it can hold more than it appears.








It can neatly store cards, driver's licenses, and bills, and is convenient for separating them from coins.




Open it up and you'll find another small clasp purse inside, making it a "parent-and-child" clasp wallet.




It's large enough to hold a smartphone, so it can serve both as a wallet and a small bag.




This simple and cute wallet goes well with natural material baskets and fabric bags.







Color

This is the "Aori Gamaguchi" (Kiss-lock purse) with a charming retro feel.



Made from soft cowhide, its texture improves with use.



It fits perfectly in your hands, so it doesn't take up much space in your bag, making it convenient when you want to travel light.



When you open it, there's another small kiss-lock purse inside.



There's also a pocket on the side, perfect for receipts and cards.



Bills can also be folded into thirds and stored inside.

You can store coins, bills, and cards separately, keeping the inside tidy and making it easy to use.



The inner leather color for all options except black is this color.





Color Lineup

Madake Bamboo Mutsume Basket - Set of 3




A set of three: large, medium, and small.




A nesting set of three baskets woven from madake bamboo.




Woven with the harder outer layer of the bamboo skin facing outwards, using a wide hexagonal weave (mutsume ami) for a soft yet durable finish.




These versatile baskets can be used for storing vegetables and fruits, for kitchen tasks like washing, as serving dishes for sweets,
or even as tea caddies.




They are also recommended for storing small items such as stationery and sewing supplies. When not in use, they can be nested for storage.




The rim has a wire core wrapped with rattan.




The bottom is reinforced with "chikara-dake" (power bamboo) in a triangular pattern.

■ Size: (Large) approx. φ230 x H70mm, (Medium) approx. φ190 x H70mm, (Small) approx. φ160 x H50mm
■ Material: Madake bamboo, rattan
■ Made in Japan (Niigata Prefecture)
* As these are natural materials, colors, shapes, and sizes may vary slightly depending on the time of arrival.
* Due to the nature of the material, there may be black spots, cracks, splinters, or thorns. Please note that these are not defects.