Spring Cleaning at Home

A curated selection of thoughtful tools for refreshing your home.
Natural brushes, cloths, and everyday essentials to welcome the new season.

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Current & Future Happenings in store

March 7-8, 2026

Susumuya Chaten Tea Tasting


We are pleased to host a Japanese tea tasting event with Kotaro Shinbara, the fourth-generation tea master of Susumuya Chaten from Kagoshima, Japan. This casual tasting will allow guests to enjoy carefully crafted teas from Kagoshima, one of Japan’s premier tea-growing regions.

Saturday, March 7, 1–3 PM
Sunday, March 8, 12–2 PM

Kodo Workshop | Tortoise General Store
March 11-13, 2026

Kodo Workshop


This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of Kōdō, the traditional Japanese art of appreciating incense, through a structured and immersive experience.

  • March 11th, Wednesday at 12-1:30
  • March 12th, Thursday at 12-1:30
  • March 13th, Friday at 12-1:30
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Vintage White Porcelain


We’re excited to share a special selection of Japanese white porcelain in beautiful condition. We currently have a generous assortment available, offered exclusively in-store. Thoughtful in form and timeless in feel, these pieces are well-suited for everyday use or for collecting.

Sashiko Introduction for Beginner Workshop with Sanae Suzuki - September 13, 2025 | Tortoise General Store
March 28, 2026

Sashiko Introduction for Beginner Workshop with Sanae Suzuki


March 28th, Saturday at 10:30 am - 1:15 pm

Fee: $110 / person

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TGS Weekly Newsletter - February 28, 2026

It's March, A Moment of Incense, A Cup of Tea

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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