What's Shikki (lacquerware)?
A general term for Japanese lacquered crafts.
Basically, 100 % Natural. Japanese traditional crafts.
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70% of Japanese land is FOREST.
(the 2nd price in OPEC!) -
Lacquer (Urushi in Japanese) prevents the wood from decaying and deteriorating.
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A glossy black/red lacquer makes your table more sophisticated.
Wooden culture has existed in Japan since ancient times.
As you can see that 70% of Japanese land is forest (the 2nd price in OPEC!), Japan is synonymous worldwide with the diversified use of wood in every sphere. Applying lacquer (called “Urushi” in Japanese) is indispensable in woodworking technique to prevents the wood from decaying and deteriorating. Furthermore, its black/red luster is really attractive.
西山漆器 (Nishiyama Shikki(shikki.jp))
A general term for Japanese lacquered crafts.
Basically, 100 % Natural. Japanese traditional crafts.
More than 1,000 exhibits
We have a directly operated store there and always have more than 1,000 items. Even if you cannot find the specific item you want in our stock, we will listen carefully and look for clues if there is a product that meet your needs.
In addition to the old-fashioned lacquer coating, we also have a large number of synthetic lacquerware (made of resin) made to suit the modern lifestyle, and we will propose products that meet the needs of each person.
Location
In “Tokyo Kappabashi Ketchen Town” in ASAKUSA
Within walking distance (5 mins by foot) of Asakusa’s Sensouji temple.
Enjoyable shopping plus a bit of sightseeing as well.
We are the oldest and largest store selling Japanese traditional crafts “Shikki (lacquerware)” in Kappabashi Kichenware Town (Tokyo Kappabashi Dougu Street), which is not just Japan's but one of the world's largest street dedicated to high-quality kitchen implements at wholesale prices. It is 800 meter-length (nearly a half-mile), and with over 170 shops. In addition, Asakusa’s Sensouji temple, one of the most famous sightseeing spot in Tokyo, is within walking distance. You also enjoy sightseeing nearby while you drop by our store!
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