Mari Balls

A timeless and cherished object in Japanese culture

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TENSEGRITY

A Limited Size Now Available Online

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New “YETI” Sake

Come to Our Store and Online!

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Store Hours

  • Tuesday – Saturday: 1 pm – 6 pm
    Pick-up available from 10 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm
    Pick-up available from 9 am

East Coast Shipping Cutoff

To receive orders by Christmas, please place East Coast orders by December 12, 2025.

Holiday Gift Ideas

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New & Restocked
 
Kokeshi Dolls | Tortoise General Store

Kokeshi Dolls

From $35.00
 
Kosuga Cutlery Basket | Tortoise General Store

Kosuga Cutlery Basket

$42.00
 
Mari Balls - Holiday 2023 | Tortoise General Store

Mari Balls Small / Large

From $40.00
 
Hakusen Cup and Saucer | Tortoise General Store

Hakusen Cup and Saucer

$50.00
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Current & Future Happenings in store

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

Sashiko Introduction for Beginner Workshop with Sanae Suzuki


November 22nd, Saturday at 10:30 am - 1:15 pm

Janually 11th, Sunday at 9:30 am - 12:15 pm

February 21st, Saturday at 10:30 am - 1:15 pm

Fee: $100 / person

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TGS Weekly Newsletter - November 15, 2025

TENSEGRITY - A Limited Size Now Available Online

Holiday Restock: Mari Balls & Sonoko Cooking Kits!

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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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Tenugui Cloth

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

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Hinoki Essentials

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Kamasada Ironworks by Nobuho Miya

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Clocks and Watches

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KINTO Tumblers and Water Bottles

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TGS BLOG

News, Stories, Insights, and More

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New Service at TGS Online and In-Store

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