By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
In recent years, as the cultural and creative trend has continued to heat up, handmade and original goods have also become popular must-buy items. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind creation that allows buyers to feel the creator’s personal touch. The exquisite handcrafted products from Japan have always been a mark of quality. They adhere to their own philosophies and strict quality standards, making Japanese handmade goods truly irresistible. Scenic Spots has carefully selected five distinctive handmade brands and recommends them to travelers visiting Japan. While exploring the country, be sure to check out these unique shops.
1. Ibaraki Prefecture – Kankachi Workshop (カンキチ工房)
Wool moss balls used as bases for succulents are spherical creations made by wrapping dried moss and yarn together—adorably soft and pink, they’re simply irresistible.
Healing and adorable wool moss balls (Image source / カンキチ工房)
Exquisitely crafted spherical plant creations (Image source / カンキチ工房)
2. Okinawa Prefecture – Emizoku by Eg (エミゾクバイイグ)
The brand concept is “a naturally expressed exotic vibe in daily life.” It features a wealth of folk-style elements such as Native American patterns and tassels.
Located within the anshare handmade leather store in Okinawa (Image source / Emizoku by Eg)
Unique accessories with a distinctive ethnic flair (Image source / Emizoku by Eg)
3. Tokyo – Fillyjonk (フィリフヨンカ)
Fillyjonk was founded in 2012 by the husband-and-wife duo of Morimori Shuhei and Hiraiwa Naoko. Mrs. Hiraiwa Naoko originally worked as a sculptor before starting to make accessories, while her husband, Mr. Morimori Shuhei, is an architect. Their final collaboration combines the softness of femininity with the strength of masculinity, resulting in works that are both contradictory and harmonious.
A blend of softness and masculinity (Image source / Fillyjonk)
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