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Timeless Roots: Honoring Friendship and Green Spaces - Hashimoto Nursery - tortoise general store

Timeless Roots: Honoring Friendship and Green Spaces - Hashimoto Nursery

Hashimoto Nursery x Hasami Porcelainhttps://www.hashimotonursery.com/ It was a warm October afternoon in 2003, just a few months after Taku and I made the big move...

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ALONGU Tableware from Hasami, Nagasaki - tortoise general store

ALONGU Tableware from Hasami, Nagasaki

In a world where porcelain is often associated with flawless uniformity and upscale luxury, ALONGU embraces the various expressions and aesthetic characteristics that emerge from...

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Yoshi Morohashi (1949-2017) - tortoise general store

Yoshi Morohashi (1949-2017)

In the wake of World War II, Japan’s culture shifted dramatically, shaped by rapid Westernization and urbanization. It was during this time that a sixteen-year-old Yoshi...

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What is Furoshiki? - tortoise general store

What is Furoshiki?

Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth dating back to the Nara period (710-794 AD). Originally, this cloth was used to wrap valuables. As public...

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Good Company: Valentine's Day In-store Event by Naoko Zaima 💐 - tortoise general store

Good Company: Valentine's Day In-store Event by Naoko Zaima 💐

Pre-Order (CLOSED)  the bouquet by Naoko Zaima for 2025 Valentine's Day Celebrate love and beauty this Valentine’s Day with stunning floral arrangements crafted by the talented...

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We remain open to share the space for the community. - tortoise general store

We remain open to share the space for the community.

We are deeply saddened by the wildfires affecting our beautiful Los Angeles community. These ongoing fires have brought immense challenges to many, including our customers,...

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Thank you Holiday 2024! - tortoise general store

Thank you Holiday 2024!

As 2024 comes to an end, we want to say a big thank you for supporting Tortoise General Store this year. We are so grateful...

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Good Company : Yoka is back and celebrates the 4th anniversary starting 10.29.2024! - tortoise general store

Good Company : Yoka is back and celebrates the 4th anniversary starting 10.29.2024!

       10.29.2024 Tuesday - 11.03.2024 Sunday I am thrilled to participate in this exciting 6 days pop-up event this October! It’s an honor...

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Mariko Hirasawa Monotype Art Show : Oct 11 (Fri) - 27 (Sun) 2024 - tortoise general store

Mariko Hirasawa Monotype Art Show : Oct 11 (Fri) - 27 (Sun) 2024

We are excited to introduce another talented artist, Mariko Hirasawa. Born in Tokyo, she works across a wide range of fields, including book covers, advertising,...

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