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Kamasada Kettle

This latest arrival from Kamasada is limited to
eleven kettles in a variety of sizes and styles.

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Kamasada Iron Kettles | Tortoise General Store

Mature Ha Boxed Hat

A light, soft hat with a crushable texture, easy to store in a box

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New Ceramic Ware from Shigaraki

SSAN

SSAN is the latest project by Taku Shinomoto, co-owner of TGS and designer of Hasami Porcelain,created in collaboration with fifth-generation master potter
Kimio Ogawa of Hissan Pottery.

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Asano Washi Lamps

Soft light, crafted from handmade washi paper in Gifu.

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Asano Washi Lamps | Tortoise General Store
New & Restocked
 
Optical Glass Flower Vase | Tortoise General Store

Optical Glass Flower Vase

$860.00

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Ceramic Fish Mold | Tortoise General Store

Ceramic Fish Mold

$300.00
 
Asymmetrical Bamboo Basket | Tortoise General Store

Asymmetrical Bamboo Basket

$900.00
 
Dry Lacquer Flower Vase | Tortoise General Store

Dry Lacquer Flower Vase

$960.00
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Current & Future Happenings in store

July 2 - 5, 2026

FLYFISHING CRAFTS by Yudai Maker vol.2


This year again, we will welcome Yudai. Come and meet the talented rod builder!

During this show, he has some special rods available for sale that are difficult to order!

Please note that Saturday, July 4th is closed.

Details and Interview (2025)

TGS Weekly Newsletter - June 27, 2026

We Appreciate Your Love for Japanese Vintage and Craft!

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Dry Lacquer Flower Vase | Tortoise General Store
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 - tortoise general store

Tenugui Cloth

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

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7 products

Cards

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Cards - tortoise general store

20 products

Clocks and Watches

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Clocks and watches - tortoise general store

24 products

Hinoki Essentials

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12 products

Kamasada Ironworks by Nobuho Miya

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Kamasada Ironworks by Nobuho Miya - tortoise general store

4 products

KINTO Tumblers and Water Bottles

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KINTO Tumblers and Water Bottles - tortoise general store

TGS BLOG

News, Stories, Insights, and More

Shihara Trunk Show with entire collection (June.05 - 07. 2026) - tortoise general store

Shihara Trunk Show with entire collection (June.05 - 07. 2026)

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A Mother’s Wish, in the Wind. - tortoise general store

A Mother’s Wish, in the Wind.

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Maho Motoyama: Paper Boxes and Creative Making - tortoise general store

Maho Motoyama: Paper Boxes and Creative Making

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Join Us for a Tea Tasting with Susumuya Chaten (Kagoshima) March 7–8, 2026 Interview Below - tortoise general store

Join Us for a Tea Tasting with Susumuya Chaten (Kagoshima) March 7–8, 2026 Interview Below

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TENSEGRITYLAB. Exhibition - Tension and Integrity - tortoise general store

TENSEGRITYLAB. Exhibition - Tension and Integrity

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How They're Made: Sola Cubes by Usagi No Nedoko - tortoise general store

How They're Made: Sola Cubes by Usagi No Nedoko

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Introducing the Haori Coat — An Interview with Atelier Dephine designer Yuka Izutsu - tortoise general store

Introducing the Haori Coat — An Interview with Atelier Dephine designer Yuka Izutsu

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Factory Visit at Takizawa Veneer in Hokkaido (03.25.2025) - tortoise general store

Factory Visit at Takizawa Veneer in Hokkaido (03.25.2025)

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