From Crisis to Alliance: Reviving Japan’s Iconic Bentwood Bento Boxes
Part 2 on The Uncertain Future of ShibataToku Bentwood Shop For those of you who have been following the journey of 6th-generation...
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mikster
Aug 33 min read
From Tree to Treasure: Shiro Yanagi’s Urushi Journey
Shiro Yanagi’s extraordinary journey nurturing and crafting from the urushi tree, preserving the tradition of lacquer craft.
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mikster
Jun 252 min read
Earn Points and Redeem Cash Discount! Read about the new Goenne Star Reward Program
Goenne Star Reward Loyalty Program is here! Create an (free) account with us, earn and redeem points for your shopping.
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mikster
Jun 122 min read
The Essence of Japanese Craftsmanship: Japan Urushi Forestry & Kintsugi Workshop 2024
Escape the over-crowded Tokyo and Kyoto. JOIN US. 2024 Japan Cultural immersion Japanese lacquer cultivation and kintsugi crafts workshop.
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mikster
May 224 min read
Escaping OverTourism In Japan: Underrated Destinations Beyond Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Mount Fuji
As a traveler — and a consumer — you have the power to counter the problem of overtourism in Japan by looking beyond Tokyo and Kyoto.
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mikster
Mar 84 min read
BEYOND BENTO at Fukuoka Design Award - Rethinking traditional Japanese wood bento box.
BEYOND BENTO at Fukuoka Design Award - a design project for a traditional Japanese wood bento box.
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mikster
Feb 116 min read
Make an Impact in 2024: Support Japan Noto Earthquake Disaster Relief
We start 2024 with Good Thoughts and Good Cause: Support Japan Noto Earthquake Disaster Relief
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mikster
Sep 15, 20233 min read
Japan Travel Workshop 2023: Japanese Lacquer & Kintsugi Workshop
In the serene heart of Japan, where tradition meets nature's beauty, we unveil a remarkable opportunity that celebrates the artistry of...
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mikster
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Beyond Wooden Bento Boxes, Unique Bentwood Objects
Beyond Wooden Bento Boxes, Unique Bentwood Objects made by ShibataToku. Check our gallery to view some special wood functional objects.
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mikster
Jun 13, 20235 min read
An Encore Comes to an End: Wooden Bento Box of Hakata
Announcing the retirement of Mr. Taizo Morita from ShibataToku Bentwood Shop, one of the few remaining wooden bento box makers in Hakata.
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mikster
Feb 18, 20234 min read
A Social Enterprise: Effort to Impact
Tabi for Humanity is an on-going initiative that allows us to quickly activate charitable projects to address social issues or crisis.
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