Tinware by Nousaku

TRADITIONAL TINWARE MAKER IN TOYAMA WITH OVER 100 HISTORY, NOUSAKU.

If you are interested in Japanese traditional crafts, tinware should come right up in your list. Tinware is strong, easily-shaped, and non-toxic crafts. It is one of the most beautiful artwork in Japan.

"Nousaku" (能作) is probably one of the most well known tinsmith not only in Japan but world wide. With over 100 years history as tinsmith for Buddhist altar equipment, which require very sophisticated skill and knowledge. There are retail shops in Toyama as where it's started, Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Fukuoka.

They've established English webpage which should be helpful to your seeking of Japan's travel memento.

Katakuchi goldleaf, (片口金箔). Price:

Small - ¥7,020

Large - ¥11,124

Size:

Small - H54 W133 D73mm

Large - H63 W162 D90mm

Multi-purpose kitchen ware. Can be used to pour Sake, salad dressing, sauce, etc. Just make sure to use soft cloth or sponge to clean, and never use hard brush. Don't place it on direct fire, in microwave, leave in freezer, and dish washer or drier. Put your designated food or drink in it and place it in fridge for a couple of minutes, making them really cool