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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

       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...

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,...

It is quite fascinating that the boom of Japanese bamboo baskets began not in Japan, but in America. The bamboo baskets, which were brought over...

Haneno SuzukiVisual Artist Born in Tokyo in 1989.Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School of Fine Arts, specializing in visual communication design. I...