News archive
Dated announcements with specifications, use restrictions and source links. Conditions reflect publication-time checks, not live stock or attendance.
Ceramics
- Tobe’s autumn pottery fair: two days, two closing times
When does each fair day finish, and what can a visitor ask about the decoration?
- Ikutouen prepares festival pottery for a November gathering in Naha
A Naha kiln is preparing pieces for November’s Tsuboya pottery festival, with a team pottery contest also planned.
- Himeji potter Yukiko Hagiwara brings her ceramics to Kyoto
Benitsubaki-Soleil’s exhibition runs through November 3, with free admission and daily afternoon opening.
- Jinsui’s TOKI hira rollout comes with direct-heat and dishwasher limits
The retailer’s October notice and the maker’s catalogue agree on the 250 ml model’s dimensions.
- Miyama’s October bowl feature comes with specific heating limits
The Atsuraka Ame-yu Tokusa listing separates dishwasher and microwave guidance from oven and direct-flame use.
- Maruhiro’s Iroha renewal pairs hand painting with revised bowl specifications
An October feature explains the kiln change; the current rice-bowl listing gives model-specific use limits.
- HASAMI no WA links an autumn ceramics event to used plaster moulds
The organiser schedules four days at Yakimono Park and explains the project’s material-reuse origins.
- Nagatani-en’s October vessels separate pickling from serving
The Iga pottery’s renewed pickling container and footed bowl have different capacities, order limits and use restrictions.
- Toki’s October pottery weekend has different closing times by venue
Utsuwa Sagashi connects five main areas on October 24–25, with free shuttle routes and venue-specific hours.
- Mitani’s CAT NAP pairs two ceramic forms with different inner widths
The Toki company’s October 9 announcement lists a plate and bowl under its miBRAND label.
Knives & sharpening
- Yoshikin reports an award for the revived GLOBAL-PRO Bartender
What is new in the award notice, and what belongs to the earlier knife launch?
- KAI expands Kaname with four knives, from compact prep to meat slicing
Four Japanese-made Kaname additions cover compact preparation, vegetables, bread and meat, with domestic prices and care conditions checked.
- Aimedia’s TOGISU case is designed for its matching santoku
The October 8 announcement pairs a Seki-made knife with a Sanjo-made sharpening case; the current product guidance excludes other knives and dishwashers.
- Ichimonji lists a 260 mm blade for its new 270 mm sujihiki
A dated Ichimonji release distinguishes the knife name from its measured blade length. We check the listed dimensions, care instructions and domestic-only ordering conditions.
- Ryusen’s Saijiki cutlery notice specifies set-only sales and titanium handles
Ryusen’s September notice lists a Japanese-made steak-knife and fork set with titanium handles. Today’s stock and international shipping are unverified.
- Ryusen lists SPG2 and 99-layer Damascus for six-model knife range
Ryusen’s September announcement lists SPG2, 99-layer nickel Damascus and six knife models. Current stock and international shipping remain unverified.
Lacquerware
- Yamanaka’s December show brings wood bodies, urushi and maki-e together
The October announcement schedules a free exhibition and sale across three stages of lacquerware making.
- Urusilk combines a plywood base with wiped urushi and screen printing
A Sabae collaboration explains how the base finish and printed lacquer layer differ.
- Hisayoshi Muto adds stemware to his glass-and-urushi series
An October announcement introduces Mio wine glasses and an In brandy glass, with lacquer forming part of the vessel structure.
- Shioyasu’s finishing work features in a reclaimed-wood pen release
An October notice identifies Shioyasu as the finishing workshop; the seller lists keyaki wood, a wiped-urushi finish and an approximate one-and-a-half-month dispatch plan.
- Shitsurindo brings Echizen lacquerware to an October exhibition in Osaka
The maker’s October 16 notice lists an October 21–26 appearance at Hankyu Umeda, including a limited tamenuri colour option.
Metal craft & ironware
- Nousaku’s Tokyo casting workshop requires a separate event ticket
The November programme distinguishes paid making sessions from free-ticket talks and a restricted fan meeting.
- Nousaku’s Takanawa pop-up distinguishes pure tin from Tin Gold
The October notice pairs KAGO tableware with a separately described jewellery material.
- OIGEN exhibition at KITTE Marunouchi includes cookware and iron objects
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten’s September 30 notice schedules the Tokyo display through October 25.
- Oitomi outlines a mascot skillet and a kettle with no sale planned
Oshu’s October 6 announcement distinguishes a planned made-to-order skillet from a separate display kettle.
Outdoor equipment
- CHUMS marks the Hurricane Top anniversary with Wakayama inlay knitting
A Japanese-made edition uses cotton fabric knitted in Wakayama and yarn produced in Gifu.
- Finetrack adds navy Drought Thermo tops, with a clear drying restriction
The October colour announcement is paired with exact-model composition and care information.
- Uniflame separates October 24 gear from October 31 limited sets
The windscreen’s folding dimensions and stainless-steel construction sit within two distinct release groups.
- Finetrack’s multi blanket gains a pocketable design
The LIG0121 renewal specifies six snaps, nylon faces and reference packed dimensions.
- Finetrack’s large blanket specifies nylon faces and polyester insulation
The Japan-made LIG0122 has assorted colours, a reference packed size and handling cautions.
Textiles & kimono
- CHAORAS introduces yamanuno, a cotton cloth woven in Banshu
A new Banshu-woven cotton cloth combines hand-finished fringes with precise washing and delivery conditions.
- NUNO’s Portland show connects eight textile regions with bamboo screens
The maker’s October report distinguishes a new Cubes arrangement from new Byobu screens.
- Rumi Rock’s Fukuoka order event separates sleeve offers and admission
The October notice gives changing daily hours, limited fabric conditions and optional reservations.
- Takashima’s Jotaro Saito kimono presentation spans three upcoming cities
A five-colour collaboration is part of the Nishijin obi maker’s anniversary programme.
- Chikuzen’s November Hakata weaving show is addressed to the trade
The maker and wholesaler schedules a factory exhibition for retailers, separating it from an open consumer sale.
- Sumiko Honda’s November fabrics pair double weaving with polyester
Kawashima Selkon’s October notice sets out six patterns, material composition and tax-exclusive prices.
- Ikeda’s Ginza notice offers handwoven Kurume kasuri as cloth bolts
The workshop distinguishes fabric for tailoring from its apparel and accessories at the October fair.
- Murakami’s Matsuyama shop plan contrasts pile and pile-free towels
The Imabari maker’s October notice distinguishes two woven lines and separates November plans from the shop launch.
- Kimono Grace’s four new obi distinguish cotton from polyester
The October 16 announcement places a narrow cotton obi alongside three polyester heko obi.
- tamaki niime plans a cotton-spinning space at its Ebisu shop
The Nishiwaki brand’s October 4 announcement schedules the new Tokyo shop to open on October 23.
- Fujie’s PROFILE 6 counts 90 items from seven Japanese textile regions
The October 28 collection has 94 items in total; its domestic-production count is a smaller subset.
- KOGEI WALK pairs Kurume cloth and Tobe porcelain with Tokyo shops
Two makers’ notices identify handkerchiefs and white porcelain within the October 23–November 5 event.
- Miyata’s hanging handkerchief is nominated for Fukuoka Design Award
The Chikugo weaver’s October 23 notice identifies DOKODEMO as a nominee, with the award event scheduled for November 5.
Woodworking & basketry
- Butterfly Stories opens in Ginza for the stool’s 70th year
What construction does the Butterfly Stool anniversary exhibition put in context?
- Morita brings its thin-turned wooden lights to Shinjuku
A Shinjuku pop-up separates KINOKO sale items from display samples; its wood finish and electrical requirements need careful reading.
- ABE introduces two TOBIRA doors using copper-colouring techniques
The October announcement distinguishes chemical colouring and rice-bran firing within a wooden interior-door collection.
- KOYORI separates its public November exhibition from an October reception
Hida Sangyo’s notice pairs new furniture with a manufacturing alliance and different admission arrangements.
- Hacoa adds rosewood to its uncoated wooden bookmark
The October listing introduces a wood option; the current specification gives a 2 mm thickness and handling limits.
- STAR-M expands its short wood-drill range, with limits on driver speed
An October 1 notice adds sizes to the Impact Bit Short range; the current specifications call for a 6.35 mm hex shank and no more than 3,000 rpm.
Workshop & artisan tools
- TONE announces a resin-headed BHAU-10 hammer
Which BHAU-10 parts does TONE actually identify?
- Brother opens THREEDIO trial recruitment with defined machining limits
The development-stage CAM software lists wood and plaster among its materials, while restricting machines, geometry and trial eligibility.
- VESSEL names its JIMTOF booth as advance-entry pricing approaches its cutoff
The October 5 notice places the tool company in West Hall 1; official admission guidance distinguishes advance tickets from show-period tickets.
- ANEX reports a design award for PRD precision screwdrivers
The October 20 award notice links to the PRD range. Its six-piece PRD-S1 set lists a pre-tax price of ¥2,500 and separates blade, holder and cap materials.
- KTC plans a November renewal of three professional tool sets
The October 20 announcement covers 438-, 386- and 333-piece sets. KTC describes fitted trays and laser-marked sizes; November remains the announced release month.
- Workman’s autumn base-layer notice separates price and size options
A September 29 announcement lists two Merino Wool 100 tops at ¥1,900 and distinct men’s and women’s thermal-inner options; current fulfilment is unverified.
- OSG launches EYE-TC while retaining a separate role for limit gauges
The October 15 release lists 38 items. OSG describes digital pitch-diameter measurement, while directing pass/fail assessment to thread limit gauges.
- HOZAN adds individual DK-54 practice-wire kits for electrician candidates
The October 9 announcement groups thirteen variants; DK-54-1 provides one practice allocation for candidate problem No. 1, with tools and fixtures separate.
- HOZAN’s P-961 pairs metric wire sizes with a non-insulation warning
The October 2 product announcement includes a 163 mm, 80 g wire stripper. Its handle cover must not be treated as electrical insulation.
- HOZAN outlines a separable nipper ahead of a planned 2027 launch
An October 15 award announcement describes regrindable blades and retained handles; a sale date, price and final specifications remain unannounced.
- VESSEL’s SP LINE launch calls for air-supply and head-use checks
VESSEL plans October 26 shipments for interchangeable-head pneumatic tools. Its FAQ specifies air requirements, isolation during changes and limits on drill-head use.
- TONE introduces TAS16HD insert-tool kit with torque-use restrictions
TONE’s October 20 announcement lists a 17-piece kit at ¥29,800 before tax. Its product instructions set limits on torque control and powered use.
- KTC plans November launch for 17/19 mm crank-pulley wrench
KTC’s planned AE107-1719 release combines 17 and 19 mm applications with a 75-degree offset. We distinguish catalogue specifications from verified stock and fitment.
- HiKOKI reports NC1840DA design award, with Japan-market sales limits
HiKOKI reports a design award for its existing cordless concrete nailer. We distinguish the launch date, battery-care guidance and Japan-market sales restriction.
- VESSEL reports a design award for its air-powered G-5 ionizing gun
The October award notice concerns a product launched in November 2025. The G-5 generates electricity internally but still needs a compressed-air supply.
- VESSEL separates deburring and nut-feeding options for threaded rod
The A20ZB55C weighs 36 g without a ring; the A20ZBN55C adds nut feeding and weighs 43 g. The September notice scheduled shipments for October 2.
- TONE puts seven composite-grip screwdrivers in a tray set
The PLPWD7 set has a stated pre-tax list price of ¥7,800. Its wood-and-plastic grips are not electrical insulation.
- Workman adds three Wonder workwear ranges, explaining its production model
An October 13 notice describes cotton workwear, a windproof jacket and winter clothing. Workman links its pricing to direct material supply to sewing factories.
- Workman’s October footwear notice spans three hands-free designs
Three step-in shoe designs carry announced prices of ¥2,300–¥2,900 including tax. Workman traces the feature to tradespeople changing shoes repeatedly.
- Ryusen brings its Damascus craft to a miniature knife keyring
A 63-layer Damascus accessory from Echizen illustrates the maker’s forging approach. The official notice says it is sold out, with future sales undecided.