Mari Balls

Each Mari ball, hand-threaded with traditional vegetable-dyed fibers around a firm cotton core, is perfect for adding charm to your tree or holiday decor.

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Himukashi Reversible Socks

With a relaxed lettuce edge ankle, these playful knit socks by Himukashi are reversible in two colors and can be cuffed to reveal both sides.

Himukashi Reversible Socks - Wool | Tortoise General Store

Don’t Miss Your Last Chance

Serizawa Calendar 2025

This beloved calendar will be produced for the last time in 2025!
Be sure to get yours before they're gone.

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Lemnos Extra Normal Clock

Originally debuted as a watch in 2006 under Tokyo-based designer Ross McBride's brand, Normal Timepieces, the Extra Normal is a distinctive timepiece that combines minimalist design with a subtle yet captivating feature.

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Asano Washi Lamps

Created by world-renowned designer Shigeru Uchida, these washi paper lampshades are flat-packed in boxes and rise out like a soft piece of silk. The glow is soothing and warm; a mood maker for any room.

Asano Washi Lamps | Tortoise General Store

The analog clock designed to help people read time in Japanese

Fun Pun Clock

The Fun Pun Clock gets its name from 分, the Japanese word for 'minutes,' which is pronounced as either 'fun' or 'pun' depending on the number it follows. Designed by Yoko Dobashi, in collaboration with the Japan Montessori Research Institute, this clock makes learning how to read time easier for children.

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Kamasada Ironworks by Nobuho Miya

Kamasada Ironworks, founded in the Meiji period, is now led by third-generation master forger Nobuho Miya in Iwate. They specialize in crafting intricate iron pieces, from abstract totems to playful paperweights, all meticulously made by hand using traditional Japanese techniques.

Kamasada Iron Kettles | Tortoise General Store

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Designed by TGS owner Takuhiro Shinomoto

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Current & Future Happenings in store

Workshop: Kusaki - zome Furoshiki - Steam dye technique edition with Instructor, Alisa Benfey - 1pm to 3:30pm October 26 | Tortoise General Store
December 8th, Sunday
Workshop: Gift wrapping cloth "Furoshiki" making with Steam dye technique by Alisa Benfey

10:00am - 12:30pm, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

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PRE-ORDER - Limited 50!
Himekuri Calendar 2025

ETA: Beginning of December

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Thanksgiving with HASAMI PORCELAIN, IZAKAYA at home, Rintaro Book and more!

Hasami Porcelain | Designed by Takuhiro Shinomoto of Tortoise

HASAMI PORCELAIN

Designed by Takuhiro Shinomoto of Tortoise

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Sori Yanagi

The Iconic Post-War Industrial Designer for the Kitchen and Home

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Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel Flatware | Tortoise General Store

Tenugui Cloth

Traditional 100% cotton, hand-dyed multi-functional Japanese textiles

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