Traditional craft brand from Takaoka
Founded in 1916, NOUSAKU started as a manufacturer of Buddhist ritual objects, Japanese tea sets and vases made of brass and bronze. Today, the brand produces interior design products, tableware and medical equipment and is famous for being both traditional and innovative.
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“Sorori” flower vases made of brass
In 2003, NOUSAKU brand developed the world’s first 100% pure tin tableware by taking advantage of its special properties of malleability. As tin is soft and malleable, you can change the shape of a product by bending as you like. These masterpiece of NOUSAKU got popularity not only in Japan but also United States or Europe.
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“KAGO” bendable baskets made of pure tin
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Hands-on tin casting workshop
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Guests can see up close how the traditional manufacturing process, enjoy special dishes served on NOUSAKU tin plate at café and get limited edition souvenirs from the Factory shop. The factory building itself has won many awards such as the GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2019.
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