Nanbu Ironware

The spirit of craftspeople who take pride in their skills and pursue quality without compromise. The attitude of prioritizing work quality over profit and dedicating a lifetime to refining one's craft forms the foundation of Japanese manufacturing. This value permeates every field, from sushi chefs to carpenters.

Cast iron products made in Morioka and Oshu, Iwate Prefecture. Nambu iron kettles are known for releasing iron into water for health benefits and producing smooth-tasting hot water. Recently, colorful teapot designs have become a huge trend in Europe, especially France, driving a global reassessment of Japanese casting technology.

Iron products produced primarily in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, with over 400 years of history. Particularly known for iron kettles (tetsubin) worldwide. Sand casting enables intricate decorations, with fine surface textures creating beautiful boiling water. Iron dissolves from the kettle, softening water, making it beloved by tea enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers. Registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Ironware produced in Morioka and Oshu, Iwate Prefecture. Manufacturing continues from the 17th century, producing tea kettles, teapots, and daily utensils. Characterized by thick iron walls and lustrous black surfaces. Valued for high heat conductivity, it remains popular today.

Iron craft products produced primarily in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. Originating in the early Edo period of the 17th century, it includes tea kettles, irons, and teapots. Characterized by simple, weighty black finish achieved through sand casting traditional techniques, it is highly valued domestically and internationally. Approximately 40 foundries in Morioka continue production today.

Japan's first porcelain, originating in Arita, Saga Prefecture. Developed from techniques introduced from the Korean Peninsula in the 17th century, it captivated European royalty and nobility as 'Imari' ware exported through Imari port. With over 400 years of history, it continues to innovate today.

A uniquely Japanese technique of repairing broken ceramics with lacquer and gold powder. Its philosophy of elevating damage into beauty rather than concealing it symbolizes the Japanese aesthetic of finding beauty in imperfection. In recent years, it has attracted worldwide attention in art and design.