TGS BLOG
Gratitude for Tortoise Community: Taku and Keiko Shinomoto - Message from Tortoise Owners
Dear Tortoise Community: Apologies for taking such a candid picture for our store newsletter. It is however a glimpse into our current daily...
Staff At Home: Akiko's Tonjiru Soup Recipe
“Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup)” for rainy day I like rainy days. Maybe it’s because I’m in California.I love the rain once in a while....
Staff Picks of Eco-Friendly Products in Honor of Earth Day
Tenugui Cloths: Tenugui cloths are colorful, hand-dyed, 100% cotton, traditional Japanese cloths with a multitude of uses. Truly ubiquitous in Japan and treasured for their durability...
Staff Picks for Valentine's Day x Tortoise General Store
Valentine's is a day to give something special to someone special. Here are some of the special somethings our staff would love to receive and...
TEMBEA Canvas Bag Pop-Up / FRI February 28th - SUN April 5th 2020
"Carry baguettes and organize books. Stack newspapers and store toys. Pack for a trip; gather your produce. Bike to work; walk to school. Each bag has...
Daily Inspiration from Ancient Craft and Nature - F/Style Pop Up X Tortoise General Store
A Message from F/Style: Like a warm, home-cooked meal or a treasured piece of clothing worn again and again, F/Style seeks to seamlessly meld into...
Slow and Steady Wins the Race - Tortoise x New Year's Resolutions
With pressure to change our habits and lifestyle, we can easily feel overwhelmed at the start of the new year, but in good ol' Tortoise...
Japanese Home Cooking: Simple Meals, Authentic Flavor by Sonoko Saikai / Special Book-Signing November 24th 1PM - 3PM
The diversely talented cooking teacher, soba expert, and Japanese food advocate Sonoko Saikai will be back at Tortoise to promote her new cookbook, Japanese Home...
TGS x Select Fragrances for Your Home
5 Elements Soy Candles (Sky, Air, Fire, Water, Earth) $34 each Golda Atmosphere Spray (Hiba Essential Oil) $18-42 Hibi Matchstick Incense (Variety of Scents) $12...