TGS BLOG
SHIHARA Trunk Show by Designer Yuta Ishihara: 6/27-6/29
Tortoise General Store welcomes Yuta Ishihara, designer of Shihara from Tokyo, for a special fine jewelry trunk show on June 27, 28, and 29, after about...
FLY FISHING CRAFTS by YUDAI MAKER and Nobuyuki Sugito (COMPASS) 6/27-6/29
June 27–29, 2025Friday & Saturday: 1pm-6pmSunday: Noon-5pm Fly fishing was introduced to Japan in 1902. This trunk show invites you to experience the beauty and...
New Service at TGS Online and In-Store
International Shipment 45 mins Shihara Jewelry Consultation before the door opens - more privacy! ♡ Add To Wishlist 1. International Shipment If you have...
Takenobu Igarashi (1944-2025) - Japanese Graphic Design Pioneer
TAKENOBU IGARASHI (1944 – 2025) Known for his groundbreaking graphic designs in the 1970s, Takenobu Igarashi’s five-decade legacy simultaneously transcended and unified two-dimensional and three-dimensional...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...