Kobako Eyelash Curler

Eyelash Curler by Kobako:

Designs by Ms. Atsuko Nagao, an art director and graphic designer. Her elegant sensibilities are featured in a wide range of genres, from advertising production to package design and book design. With KOBAKO, she has focused on designing forms and motifs which are easy to use, and fun just to hold. They express an adult sense of play and cuteness.

The Eyelash Curler:

The center curl type eyelash curl has a mountain shape, for giving extra curl to the center of the eyelash. 

The mountain-like curve grips the center of the eyelash until the end, especially emphasizing the curl of the end of the eyelash center. 

It uses grooved rubber for easy gripping, allowing you to curl your eyelashes with very little force. 

Use it for a bright-eyed, cute look.

Mikia Bracelets

Mikia was established in 1998 in Tokyo, Japan. The designer, Aki Mitsubayashi travels the world, and gets inspired by people, culture and things that she finds and feels, everything is her treasure and becomes jewelry. All her jewelry is hand made in Japan, using natural stones, vintage beads and more. There is always a story behind each material

After a decade of the brand, having used many different  materials, they started  focusing on vintage beads and brass beads. They became necessary items for thier men's collection. They often mix them with larger natural  stone beads to have masculine look and  make bracelets. They have become their signature item. 

These bracelets have become classic pieces, enjoyed by people all other the world. We hope you enjoy our selection at our store. 

Kamacco - A Cute Japanese Rice Cooker

How to cook delicious rice in a traditional way

*Do not put the Cooker on the stove when its outside surfaces are wet, especially the bottom which must be dry before coming into contact with the flame.

Use the inner lid of the Cooker to measure one portion of rice.

1. Put the rice into the Cooker, wash and rinse lightly with water.

2. Use the inner lid of the Cooker to measure one portion of water and pour the water into the Cooker. (Put your finger over the tiny steam hole on the inner lid when using it as a measuring cup.)

3. Cover the Cooker with the inner lid and then the outer lid.

4. Put the Cooker on the stove. If it is unstable, you can stabilize it using a roasting net, for example.

5. Cook the rice for around 20 minutes over the lowest flame possible.

6. Keep the flame low until the very end – there is no need to adjust the flame throughout the cooking time.

7. The Cooker will start steaming after around 15 minutes, and rice starch liquid will start to appear around the edge of the outer lid.

8. When the rice is almost done, it will start to steam less, and the amount of rice starch liquid will reduce.

9. Turn off the stove, and let the rice steam, still covered, for about 10 minutes.

The outer lid can be used as a serving bowl. (The inner lid can be used as the lid of the serving bowl.) The inner lid can be used as a serving dish for the cooked rice.

Stalogy : Touch Screen Roller

Perfect cleaner for touch screens like Ipad’s, Iphones, etc. This gently cleanses of any dust or fingerprints without damaging the. Highly addictive.

Portable and refillable, what everyone should have on your desk.

The roller contains 12 sticky sheet sections that can be used for approximately 40 times.

Available in Black, Red, Light Blue. Refill’s are available as well.

Sensu Facial Care with Yuzu

Bloom Classic: the 5th most important cosmetic group in Japan with its 35 years expertise in beauty; founded SENSU in 2016, a cosmetic line dedicated to Western skin, enriched with what Japan is best know for in term of beauty: highest technologies standards, most beloved ingredients (yuzu and lotus) combined into modern and simpler "layering" beauty routine.

Yuzu is a citrus from Asia, considered as a medicinal food and a true Japanese beauty secret, it is used everyday and by all possible ways: bath rituals including some peels, moisturizing hair oil, day cream, cold detox juicy drinks, medicines. Very rich in vitamin C (4 times more than lemon), antioxydants and flavonoid, it protects the skin from pollution, prevents aging and wrinkles.

Lotus is a sacred flower which evokes eternity. In 1951, botanist Ichiro Ohga found a lotus seed dating from over 2000 years in an ancient ruin in Chiba, he planted it has grown into a beautiful flower and specie known as "sacred lotus" (Nelumbo Nucifera Ohga). Rich in fibers, vitamin C and antioxydants, lotus will delicately smooth and calm the skin while actively works against skin aging.

Sensu cosmetic is your perfect cosmetic line for this summer! Rich in powerful Japanese active ingredients which increase skin protection, it also provides a powerful and reliable shield against harmful environmental factors and also acts as antioxidant.

The Japanese layering known as "Bihaku" is a beauty routine using up to 10 different cosmetic products in layers of application in the aim to cleanse, moisturize and protect every area of the face: T-zone, eyes, neck, lips, etc. Sensu has created a simplified layering beauty routine dedicated to Western skin, combining textures and benefits in single products. In total, the line is made of 6 products/steps, 4 of them can be done at once as a morning and night routine.

We are currently carrying the line including:

Cleansing water:

Usage: twice a day - morning and night
Benefits: 2 in 1 cleansing water: Perfect combination of micellar water and an cleansing oil, it gently removes any make-up and impurities accumulated during the day. The skin feels free, leaving it soft and fresh.

Ingredients: Yuzu extract (antioxidant), Lotus seed extract (anti-aging), Geranium Leaf extract (astringent).

Face Scrub:

Usage: twice a week
Benefits: Exfoliates the skin, removes dead cells, brightens the skin and improves blood and lymphatic circulation. Sensu is made from natural ingredients, replacing the plastic scrubbing particles by apricot stone powder, it gently erases dead skin. Bitter orange oil deeply regenerates the skin cells while the extracts of thyme leaves stimulates micro circulation. It also includes konjac, an asian vegetable well know as a scrubbing sponge. In the scrub, it is purifying, moisturizing and brightens the skin.

Incredients: : Yuzu extract (antioxidant), Lotus seed extract (anti-aging), Japanese apricot powder (removes dead cells / refines skin texture).

Serum:

Usage: twice a day - day and night
Reduces the appearance of skin imperfections, revamps the skin and slow down skin aging due to its antioxidant effect.

Use one pump for full face, drawing small circles then lines from center to the edges of your face. Use an additional pump for neck.

Ingreidents: Yuzu extract (antioxidant), Lotus seed extract (anti-aging), Cherry Blossom extract (unifying skin tone / antioxidant), White Mulberry root extract (unifying skin tone / brighten), Hyaluronic acid (Revamping / Moisturising).

Facial Lotion:

Usage: twice a day - morning and night
Purifies, brightens and improves oily skin, preparing it for the next application step.

Use with or without cotton

Ingreidents: Yuzu extract (antioxidant), Lotus seed extract (anti-aging), Soy Extract extract (antioxidant), Extract of Tiges and leaves of Japanese spindle (brightening / anti aging), Hyaluronic acid (Revamping / Moisturising).

Day Crème:

Usage: once a day - morning
Protects the skin from harmful environmental factors, deeply moisturizes and recedes signs of aging.

Apply a small amount on cleansed face, draw circles then lines from center to edges.

Ingreidents: Yuzu extract (antioxidant), Lotus seed extract (anti-aging), Japanese apricot extract (nourishing), Licorice root extract (brighten / antioxidant)

Night Crème:

Usage: once a day - night
Regenerates the skin during night, reducing appearance of skin aging and creates brighter and revamped skin upon waking up.

Apply a gentle amount on cleared face, draw circles then lines from center to edges. 

Ingreidents: Yuzu extract (antioxidant), Lotus seed extract (anti-aging), Rice Bran Vegetable oil (protects appearance of skin aging, Macadama Vegetable oil (emollient), Hyaluronic acid (Revamping / Moisturising).

We hope you enjoy this new line. It is especially perfect for summer as it is light and refreshing during the summer months. 

MOKULOCK Wood Blocks

Mokulock was a brand created by a technical company that makes electronic machinery, devices, parts, home appliances, medical equipment/medical electronic equipment, jigs, tools, mold components and toys.

MOKULOCK BLOCKS was primarily designed to develop children’s creativity and enhance their senses by stimulating them with its characteristics driven by its natural materials.

Despite such background, MOKULOCK’s customers are not limited to TOY retailers but all adults in DESIGN industry because of its appearance. The common impressions of people who touch MOKULOCK for the first time are very positive with unexpected joy and satisfaction of confirming the alternative utility of unused yet sustainable material.

Conditioning the natural material at the best moisture and temperature level is the most important process of making a precise toy, which will last for long time. The wood is dried for 6 months in a small room with a hydromatic heating system. It is then sent to be cut by a machine robot and then sanded by hand. After that each piece is inspected to make sure that it is flawless. From there everything is taken to the packaging facility. This company supports disabled people and relies on them to do the packaging.

Lifestyle of co-existing with nature nearby and depending on resources produced through cultivating the forest is still rooted in everyday life for many, making the unchanging character of the people of Yamagata.

Preservation of Natural Resources:

They maintain the local mountains for healthier environment.

Together with the help by local children, even MOKULOCK sawdust plays an important role as the fertilizer.

Since trees cannot thrive when growing close together in the mountains without sunlight filtering in, some trees in Yamagata are carefully cut down in winter using snow as a cushion. Trees cut down for forest thinning, and ones unsuited for architecture or furniture uses are to be processed into pieces that provide us delightful lives with warmth.

Since different types of wood are used, you will receive a box of different types of woods which include: Japanese Cherry, Japanese Zelkova, Hornbeam, Maple, Birch, Japanese Magnolia.

MOKULOCK is simply carved out from a solid piece of wood. No surface finishing oil, chemical, paint, or glue is used.

Moreover, MOKULOCK’s safeness has been proved by qualifications of various safety standard examinations around the world.

MARCOMONDE Socks

MARCOMONDE was launched in 2007.

MARCOMONDE is a coined word consisting of [MARCO=MARCO POLO] and [MONDE=WORLD]. It is a Japanese brand which offers products, mainly legwear. For each season, a country or a city is chosen as a theme, and products are designed and made after the designer actually visits the place and experiences culture, seeing their folk crafts, climate and inhabitants.

In the 13th century, Marco Polo, merchant in Venezia, made a voyage aboard a big boat, searching for the spice that had a value equivalent to gold. And he provided people in the world with the foreign culture that no one on those days had ever seen. A travel would build up the spiritual richness in a person. Since those days when Marco Polo lived, it has still remained unchanged even today that a person starts traveling, longing for the culture and history in a foreign country.

Brand, “MARCOMONDE,” is proposing on a collection by collection basis those items which would permit you to feel as if you were traveling in a country, with one of her eras taken for the collection’s theme, just like a pleasant happening you may encounter there during your travel.

We have their current collection for both male and female clients.

MARCOMONDE also have  a selection of “Tabi” socks. Tabi are traditional Japanese socks dating back to the 15th century when everyone wore geta or zori shoes which are similar to current flip flops where your large toe is separated from the other ones. This gives you good balance.  Many people still wear Tabi socks. In Japan, workmen also still use a type of  black Tabi  shoes because they more comfortable and give better stability while working.

Eau de Ki

The Water of Ki was born from the passion of the founder of Sankodo house who wanted to restore youth to the skin of women, and the desire to offer the fruit of the most advanced research in the field of anti-aging. The know-how and secrecy of Ki Water has been transferred religiously from generation to generation since 1926.

Water and Ki are two fundamental and necessary elements of life in Japan. Ki is the vital energy, water everything that is liquid. Ki-water therefore refers to the perfect balance between these two elements.

The secret of this beauty elixir emerged by the encounter between two worlds: a perfect marriage of Asian medicinal ingredients and precious herbal extracts. This includes 8 natural and medicinal ingredients of Asian origin and 4 Western aromatic plants. A deep knowledge of the natural ingredients and long years of research in our laboratory have allowed Sankodo to harmoniously combine these ancestral ingredients.

Ki Water is slowly concocted according to a traditional Japanese ritual. For more than six months, the synergy of oriental and western ingredients will infuse in order to reap the quintessence of these natural ingredients and to unite their treasures.

Thanks to this nectar, Ki Water allows the skin to repair itself naturally using its own strength, making it youthful and brilliant.

After washing you face add only 2 drops to a cotton pad and gently wipe around your skin and let the nutrients be absorbed into your skin. Use once in the morning and once at night. 

Yoshida Kaban bags with New Colors

With a fresh new design and new colors. Gray and navy were added to the “Union Series” with new colors. 

A lightweight cotton backpack series using a polyester canvas fabric with characteristics that are difficult to scratch and discolor. The front pocket with work wear and tool waist bag motif is a point tag with rivets and an impressive green color name tag (gray and navy tags of the same color as the body) point. 

The series was designed as a record bag for DJ’s containing cushioning material, it is a rare item in PORTER. The sewing of the handle part is finished carefully, and it is designed to withstand hard use.

Flex is a Casual and packable series made of nylon ripstop. Foldable and light, this product is suitable for everyday use, travel and outdoor activities. With packable bags, Boston bags, Tote bags, and rucksack, a bonsack (a one-shoulder sack similar to the ones used by people in the military which now comes in 3 sizes).

Nylon ripstop fabric aka parachute cloth is used, which has a ripstop effect from its plaid pattern woven with a thick nylon yarn. Since it prevents a whole from being expanded further, the fabric is commonly used for military ponchos and outdoor clothing. Retroreflective fabric is used for PORTER name tag, which reflects light back to its source. 

This is such a convenient bag to take traveling or shopping as it folds up in a small bag and can be taken out and filled up with whatever you need to carry. It is also strong enough to use as check in luggage.

Previously the colors available were: black, olive drab and navy, which represent military colors. Currently Their new colors include a bright orange and gray.

Imabari Towels

Imabari Towels that Fascinate the World The Japanese Quality

Imabari has led the towel industry for 120 years as the mecca of towel production.

The area has established its position as a representative of Japanese quality with its “safe, secure, and high quality” products. The towels’ softness and good water absorbency have especially gained popularity in exhibits abroad, and its name is recognized around the world.

Imabari, Ehime is a mecca of towels that has continued production for over 120 years. There are almost 200 factories that twist yarn, dye yarn, fabricate towels, etc. at this great production site. In addition, the area next to the Seto Inland Sea is rich in nature.

The climate is warm with abundant water. Imabari’s great environment has helped to nurture one of Japan’s best towel production areas. Moreover, the underground water of Sojagawa River is soft water with very few impurities. This water is gentle to the yarn and material of the towel and allows delicate and bright colors while bringing out the natural softness of the cotton used.

Various artisanal skills can be seen in the details of each towel production step including yarn handling, weaving, dye composition, and the unique Sakizarashi Sakizome (dyeing strings first) technique. Without artfully completing each step with care and dedication, a towel that fascinates the world cannot be born.

Five-Second Rule. A Standard for Ensuring Quality.
Imabari towel has its own quality inspection method. For example, there is the “five-second rule.” This checks whether a towel sinks after it is placed on water within five seconds. This is a unique inspection used in the area to guarantee “water absorbance” that is characteristic of imabari towel. Only towels that pass such standards can be branded as an imabari towel.

Camellia Oil : Japanese Womens Beauty Secret since ancient times.

Camellia flowers are quite thick and their seeds are very large. The oil is extracted from the seeds. This is a quite a thick oil made from pure camellia called tsubaki. The oil is rich in Oleic Acid which doesn't evaporate or get dry. It is originally created for Japanese woman’s hair, which is thicker than lighter colored hair. Until the Edo period, Japanese women kept their hair very long sometimes never cutting in during their lives. Some women’s hair grew up to 7 meters long. This strong oil kept it shiny, soft, and healthy. From princesses to geisha to regular women, this was the oil that women used. In fact  Maiko and Geisha apply much more than normal woman because they want that super shiny look.

- 100% vegetable oil

- Free of fragrance and color

- For Hair Treatment, use 1-3 drops on damp hair, then blow dry (see illustrations on website)

- Other uses: It can also be used as scalp care oil pack, and moisturizer for your skin.

For a very limited time we have this famous product at our store.

Sugai World Clips

“Sugai World” clips are very  and come in different styles … animals, monster characters, etc.

An interview with Sugai World is as follows:

Q.1 What is the SUGAI WORLD ?

We are tokyo based happy design gift maker.

We plan and design all of our products, and ask Japanese factories to make them.

We are committed to creating unique and playful products, mainly stationery. And we are trying to make them from eco-friendly material as much as possible.

Q.2 How did it start the SUGAI WORLD, Inc.?

When our founder, Yu SUGAI, was working for another company, he started writing down his ideas about things that can change the life more comfortable and happier. (There are more than 20 idea-notebooks now. That was a way to reduce his stress in the packed train of everyday.

At first, He was just enjoying sharing his ideas with his friends. But someday, one of them said to him, “Your ideas are so fun! Why don’t you make them?” and he said “Why not !? Let’s do that!! “.

In 2011, we made the first product “Mustache-it”, a mustache shaped sticky note.

For the first 2 years, we were selling only the one. “Mustache-it” became a quite big hit riding the mustache-boom which came in those days. (That was a beginner’s luck!)

Q.3 What is the purpose of the SUGAI WORLD products?

People in Japan works very hard in a small space. So we want to make them to be able to work happier with our products. And also, we hope the same thing about people all of the world. Our mission is “give imagination and dream to the world ”.

Q.4 What is the dream of the SUGAI WORLD?

To communicate with people all over the world through our products. And we believe that will be a part of the world peace.

Reiwa - The beginning of a new Era in Japa

Reiwa, written 令和will be the new era, which will officially commence on May 1, 2019 when the emperor abdicates the throne and transitions the role to his son. In the coming days, much will be said and written about the meaning behind the new name. 

We experienced a devastating natural disaster, which shook us all to the core. There was a change in our general mentality of how precious life is. Each moment must be lived and enjoyed and instead of just working to make money, many people changed to find work that brings us happiness. Instead of procrastinating, many went to actively chase their dreams. We care more now about what we eat and where our food comes from. Slow living has become a priority. A deep appreciation of the change of seasons and enjoying all the beauty around us. 

The term Reiwa was derived from the Manyoshu, the oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry dating back to around the mid-700s. The poem describes the scent of plum-blossoms carried by an early Spring breeze and appear in Japanese as: 初春の令月にして、気淑く風和らぎ、梅は鏡前の粉を披、蘭は珮後の香を薫らす

Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum offers the following translation from a 1971 publication:

When with the first month comes the spring,

Thus breaking sprays of plum-blossom,

We’ll taste pleasure to the full

Coohem Jackets

First launched in the 2010 autumn/winter season, COOHEM originated as a factory brand of Yonetomi Seni Co., Ltd., a respected knitwear manufacturer based in Yamagata prefecture. The COOHEM brand name is derived from kōhen, a Japanese term referring to the technique of knitting together a variety of different materials to create unique woven textiles, and it is this technique which COOHEM utilizes to produce the original knit tweed fabric that has become a brand-new expression of traditional wear. By integrating sophisticated analytical programming with the creative process of combining colors and materials, and by complementing the experience and skills of veteran artisans with the inventiveness and fresh vision of younger staff, we have realized a new style of knit textile creation that brings the efforts of many individuals together into a cohesive whole. We care about how our clothes look and feel, and are engaged in a constant pursuit of greater quality and innovation with fabrics that are ever more distinctive and luxurious. Our entire production process is conducted on-site at our factory location, and we are pleased to provide consumers around the world with the best that Japanese craftsmanship has to offer.

Ken Oe (President, Yonetomi Seni Co., Ltd. / COOHEM Director) After living in Yamagata prefecture, one of Japan’s leading producers of knit fabrics, until his graduation from high school, Ken Oe went on to study marketing, design and fabrics at college. Following his employment at a multi-brand fashion boutique, in 2007 he joined his family business Yonetomi Seni Co., Ltd., a long-established knitwear manufacturer also engaged in OEM ventures with many reputable Japanese brands, where he became involved in the planning and development of knit textiles. Focusing his attention on the many original vintage textiles developed during the company’s long history, he saw the limitless possibilities of knit tweed fabric, and to realize his vision, in 2010 he launched the in-house COOHEM brand. He was awarded the Tokyo Fashion Award in 2016, and since 2015 he has represented the Yonetomi Seni company as he has worked to promote the Japanese factory brand within Japan and throughout the world.

Yonetomi Seni Co., Ltd. is a knitwear manufacturer founded in 1952 in Yamanobe town, Yamagata prefecture by Ryoichi Oe, grandfather of current company president Ken Oe. With our own knit textile development department, Yonetomi Seni currently has an archive containing tens of thousands of original textiles. The knit textile development technologies we have developed over the course of over 40 years have enabled our company to achieve a level of quality unsurpassed in the global industry.

Using these technologies to carry out every step of the production process, from fabric and product development to commercial production, on-site at our factory location in Yamanobe town, Yonetomi Seni is involved in product planning, production and sales as an OEM and ODM, as well as the manufacturer of an original in-house brand. Our COOHEM brand, and the peerless designs and textiles of Yonetomi Seni – made possible by 65 years of history, innovative technologies and outstanding craftsmanship ­– have earned the trust and attention of fashion brands and multi-brand boutiques throughout Japan and the world.

Kunisawa Notebooks & Accessories

Paper brand Kunisawa has a motto,“ I do not seek, I find.”

In Japan, we have a long history with paper. From the old days washi (paper) for calligraphy, shoji paper doors, paintings, to more modern times of notebooks. Our ink and paper must be perfect. Poets, architects, designers, office workers, and students, pretty much everyone expects a level of perfection when it comes to paper meets pen or brush. In Japanese we say, "Atarimae", which means, "of course"!

Kunisawa paper company stands with this tradition.

Based on the founders family, Shimbashi Kawachiya, who continues to create all expressions made with paper and ink, including special printing / processing & letterpress printing. Since it's founding in 1971, it has shaped inspiration with creative clients including advertising agencies, graphic designers, photographers, and artists.

In 2017 they launched a high quality notebook, pursuing the texture of paper. Copper cashmere processing which makes it durable for a long time. The shape is inspired by our history with paper that reminds us of the fragrance of ink with a silky touch. Shimbashi's craftsmanship hopes to bring their history and craftsmanship that is affordable for everyone.

British writer Conan Doyle published, in the 19th century a mystery novel, "Sherlock Holmes series", the British "Furusukapu" paper often appears. This is said to be the roots of "false paper". To explain this better, detectives like Sherlock Holmes can tell the difference between properly made paper and 

The false paper is not made for printing, it is made into paper of very high quality made to write to the last, and it is made more carefully than the quality paper which is generally considered good, and it is made by carefully making it.

Everyone is familiar with "Watermarked University Note" and "Letter Set" and it is used as the only high-class writing-specific paper in Japan.

 The final process is applying the ceiling process, which not only adds a high-class feeling, but also makes the notebook last for a long time. It prevents discoloration and shrinkage of the paper and enables long-term preservation.

Kunisawa Notebooks & Accessories

Paper brand Kunisawa has a motto,“ I do not seek, I find.”

In Japan, we have a long history with paper. From the old days washi (paper) for calligraphy, shoji paper doors, paintings, to more modern times of notebooks. Our ink and paper must be perfect. Poets, architects, designers, office workers, and students, pretty much everyone expects a level of perfection when it comes to paper meets pen or brush. In Japanese we say, "Atarimae", which means, "of course"!

Kunisawa paper company stands with this tradition.

Based on the founders family, Shimbashi Kawachiya, who continues to create all expressions made with paper and ink, including special printing / processing & letterpress printing. Since it's founding in 1971, it has shaped inspiration with creative clients including advertising agencies, graphic designers, photographers, and artists.

In 2017 they launched a high quality notebook, pursuing the texture of paper. Copper cashmere processing which makes it durable for a long time. The shape is inspired by our history with paper that reminds us of the fragrance of ink with a silky touch. Shimbashi's craftsmanship hopes to bring their history and craftsmanship that is affordable for everyone.

British writer Conan Doyle published, in the 19th century a mystery novel, "Sherlock Holmes series", the British "Furusukapu" paper often appears. This is said to be the roots of "false paper". To explain this better, detectives like Sherlock Holmes can tell the difference between properly made paper and 

The false paper is not made for printing, it is made into paper of very high quality made to write to the last, and it is made more carefully than the quality paper which is generally considered good, and it is made by carefully making it.

Everyone is familiar with "Watermarked University Note" and "Letter Set" and it is used as the only high-class writing-specific paper in Japan.

 The final process is applying the ceiling process, which not only adds a high-class feeling, but also makes the notebook last for a long time. It prevents discoloration and shrinkage of the paper and enables long-term preservation.

HAL KING Aluminum Pot

The first Aluminum cast pot was made in Hiroshima in 1953. During that time people were switching their cooking systems to gas stoves. It was also a time when families got smaller with more people moving to cities and people didn’t necessary live with their entire families. Because of this, smaller cooking areas and tools became more normal. With this different way of cooking they wanted to invent a new style of cooking with new technology and this aluminum pot was born.

"MUSUI NABE" or “Waterless Pot” is the first cast aluminum pot from Japan that could cook with only the moisture that is already in the food itself, except for completely dry goods, this pot can cook just about everything and cook with limited maintance. The MUSUI NABE, created a style of cooking fast and with good results in mind, and performs the eight actions of boiling, cooking, steaming, poaching, grilling, frying, stir frying, and deep frying. Even cakes, pies, muffins, etc can be cooked inside this aluminum pot. 

Since its release, it has been the best selling thick cast aluminum pot, and many families have been passing it down for generations. In 2018, two new series called “KING” and “HAL” have been released under the brand. With proper care, this pot will last long and feed you and your family for years to come and be passed on to future generations as well.

Because of the design of the pot and the way that it so tightly cooks, food is cooked well and quickly without having water to slow down the process. And because it is not necessary to use water, you can keep the nutrition in vegetables and foods because it isn’t boiled out in the water. Also, because of the way that this is heated, you can turn off the gas or electricity and in the end you are saving energy.  

Many people use this and there are many recipes that you can find online and on their instagram page.  https://www.instagram.com/musuinabe_official/

Slim Cera Facial Massage

Slim Cera was designed by Hirotoshi Hattori who has always had a great fondness for stones and minerals. As president of a jewelry company, he was often in contact with stones. Fascinated by their benefits he decided to study them. From this he was able to create this product. The story of the power of the stones

Not only are semi-precious stones just beautiful, but they also carry a vibrational force known as millennia with different grinding stones. Mr Hirotoshi Hattori created a ceramic version, which contains over 10 different minerals including tourmaline, thorium ore, moonstone, quartz, magnetite, zeolite, rutile and more.

All are known for their beneficial effects on the microorganism of the skin. Through their magnetism, they reorganise the different energy flows circulating in the skin, promoting balance. The Slim Cera device is hand made in Japan and contains a 99.999% pure germanium plate. Germanium is a trace mineral found in ginseng, aloe, and garlic. When in contact with the skin, it emits heat, releasing negative ions thus stimulating blood circulation.

The benefits of minerals:

Semi-precious stones are not just beautiful, but also carry a vibrational force known as millennia with different grinding stones. Mr Hirotoshi Hattori created a ceramic version, which contains over 10 different minerals, including tourmaline, thorium ore, moonstone, quartz, magnetite, zeolite, rutile and more.

All are known for their beneficial effects on the microorganism of the skin. Through their magnetism, they reorganize the different energy flows circulating in the skin, promoting balance.

The Slim Cera device that is hand made in Japan also contains a pure germanium plate 99.999%. Germanium is a trace mineral found in ginseng, aloe, and garlic. On contact with the skin, it emits a heat, releasing negative ions thus stimulating blood circulation.

The feedback was extremely positive. The beneficial results of the ceramic ball, which had the ‘pillows/rollers’, were instantaneous. This included observed effects such as softer, firmer skin as a result.

Slim Cera is an anti aging, lifting, and skin rejuvenating tool. You can perform a facelift my massaging with this technical tool. 

5 UNDULATING ROLLERS:

The 5 undulating roller design imitates the hand massage movement of a therapist. The rollers on each end of the head have a slightly more powerful effect due to the magnetic ceramic material used. This applies a sufficient amount of pressure to effectively stimulate ‘beauty points’ and facial muscles.

Renew and rejuvenate your skin with minerals found in bedrock bathing!

The roller head includes a ceramic material, which contains approximately ten different minerals commonly found in bedrock bathing. It gently eliminates impurities while giving your skin a massage. This can be used on all parts of your body as well.  

At both ends, the rollers use magnetic ceramic The pressure exerted stimulates your face and facial muscles.  

HOW TO USE SLIM CERA Classic: 

• Roll three minutes each time, three times daily.

• Use even in the shower or bath.

• Effective after washing your face as well as before applying facial creams

• A gentle rolling motion is all that is required.

• A gentle and pleasant roll is all that’s needed.

How to Use Slim Cera Plus:

Additional roller to enhance the effects of Slim Cera Plus.

The Slim Cera Plus has 6 rollers as oppose to 5 in comparison to Slim Cera Classic, easily covering wider areas. The positioning of first roller is moved slightly upwards so that a single spot wouldn’t be missed.

There are beauty ceramic components on the third and forth rollers which triggers the generation of far infrared radiation and negative ions.

Far Infrared is the "warm" energy in humans, animals and plants, also emitted from sunlight. The intensity of Far Infrared in human body constantly fluctuates and with higher intensity, we tend to be stronger and healthier.

Benefits of Far Infrared Heat:

• Stimulates an increased blood flow, regeneration, circulation and oxygenation.

• Promotes the elimination of fats, chemicals and toxins from blood.

• Stimulates enzyme activity.

• Aids the creation of Nitric Oxide which prevents heart disease and stroke.

• Boosts metabolism and enables serious detoxification.

• Promotes the rebuilding of injured tissue.

• Strengthens and supports immune system.

To maximize Slim Cera Plus' performance, our craftsmen used solar panels which work perfectly under indoor lighting. Slim Cera Plus is capable of generating microcurrent (concentrated at handle tip, the first and forth roller) which stimulates our skin cells.

Microcurrent in aesthetics is often described as "non surgical face lifting" due to the dramatic lifting effect that it has on facial muscles. During treatment, a series of tiny electrical impulses that mirror the body’s natural bioelectrical field is delivered to stimulate our skin cells.

Cosmetic benefits of microcurrent stimulation:-

• Increases blood and lymph circulation

• Enhances the penetration of the active ingredients in skincare products

• Increases the production of collagen and elastin

• Increases protein synthesis, gluconeogenesis and cell membrane transport

• Increases mitochondrial activity

If you are interested in seeing this, we have samples and this roller for sale.

Batoner Shaggy Cashmere Knitwear

More than 60 years since its establishment, the know-how and techniques that OKUYAMA MERIYASU has cultivated, they are still alive in BATONER’s products. When broadly classified, knitwears are completed in five processes of knitting, linking, stitching, pressing, and checking. BATONER’s craftsmanship manifests itself by combining one of the best machines in the world, handwork that has not changed since the old days, and the experience and knowledge of the artisans. BATONER’s mission is to handle the products with care without losing focus from yarns that are raw materials until the moment it is delivered to their customers.

The knitwear brand, BATONER was created in Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture in 2013. It started as a brand of OKUYAMA MERIYASU. Yamagata Prefecture is known as the production area for knitwears as well as an area where the tradition of craftsmanship is very strong. Unlike bigger cities where people want to work in front of a computer or something that looks glamorous , Yamagata still has many old companies who apply themselves to one craft to achieve perfection from learning from masters and also with the goal to keep this tradition alive through generations. 

 Batoner has been in charge of various Maison brands and apparel makers. It manages all the processes with high-quality from raw materials to products and completes the knitwears sent out to the world. Keeping a good sense of design and trends, it is nearly impossible to guess that their factory is based in the countryside. 

They continue to create apparel that will be passed on to the next generation, having the motivation to pursue higher quality and the technology and tradition Japan can give to the world.

 Each product is made with a mix of history, modern technology, and the meticulous attention of dedicated craftsmen. Please treat these garments delicately when cleaning them. With proper care you will find that they will last you for many years. 

Knitwear can be worn for a long time when it is diligently maintained using accurate knowledge. Pilling becomes less likely by brushing it without rubbing it as if removing the dust. It is also important to rest it if after wearing it once. Mildew can be prevented by storing it after diffusing the absorbed moisture. When washing it, please carefully check the washing graphic display.

We are very honored to carry their brand at our store. Please come visit us to see and feel the high quality of Batoner in Black, Gray, Turquoise, and Navy Blue..

Special KIT KAT Chocolate only found in Japan

Kit Kat’s were introduced to Japan in 1973 when Rowntree's made an agreement with Fujiya. In 2014, they were the top-selling confection in the country. The Kit Kat brand took the number one sales position from Meiji chocolate in 2012, though Meiji remains the leading confection company in Japan overall.

In 2004, the green tea flavor was introduced. Since then, the product has been sold in more than 300 seasonal and regional flavors.  We currently have a small selection of  Kit Kat flavors which can usually only be found in Japan:

Green Tea Kit Kat
Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea) Kit Kat
Sakura Sake Kit Kat
Sakura Roasted Soy Kit Kat
Ume Plum Wine Kit Kat
Wasabi Kit Kat

We have very few for a limited time so come to the store if you want to discover them.