TGS BLOG
TGS Lunch - Akiko's Summer Somen 2 ways
Summer in Japan is not for the faint of heart. Temperatures can soar to uncomfortable heights so cooking a cooling meal is a way to...
Kosuga Bamboo Arrives at Tortoise!
Kosuga tea set - $865 This bamboo set includes a hamdmade lacquered tea bowl, matcha wisk, matcha powder container, matcha scoop and carrier for the...
TGS Lunch - Akiko's Mixed Corn Rice, Tofu Steaks and Summer Vegetable Miso Soup
Continuing our Staff Lunch series this summer, we have Akiko's 'Mixed Corn Rice', 'Tofu Steak with Onion Dressing', and 'Summer Vegetable Miso Soup'. Recipes for...
TGS Lunch - Akiko's Tonjiru and Kinpira Gobo
Whether eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, rice and miso soup are central to Japanese cuisine and a treasured part of Japanese food culture. Frequently prepared...
Tokyo Fashion Now Available at Tortoise: Styles from Asahi, Comoli & Aeta
Tokyo's latest styles have descended on Tortoise, and we're happy to announce select pieces from Comoli, Asahi and Aeta's Spring 2019 collection landing on our shelves. ...
Preserving and Re-imaging Japanese Craft with F/style
Emi Igarashi and Wakana Hoshino, both born in Niigata Japan, co-founded the brand 'F/style' in 2001. Photo by Kentaro Kase／Photo Kentaro Kase／©Kentaro Kase: Both graduates from...
Tortoise Agency Brings Japanese Brands to U.S. Audience: A Tortoise Affiliated Wholesale Wing
Leading Tortoise Agency is Herbert Johnson, former buyer and General Manager of Tortoise General Store. As an affiliated wholesale division, Tortoise Agency maintains a roster...
Accepting Resumes Now for Part Time & Full Time Opportunity Starting in May
Tortoise is a curated multi-functional retail space dedicated to Japanese design, craft and art. Position: Part-Time and Full-Time Associates with weekend availability Start date:...
WWD x Tortoise at Retail Summit 20/20 Tokyo Forum
Tortoise was honored to receive an invitation to speak at the recent WWD Retail Summit 20/20 Forum held in Tokyo, Japan. Keiko Shinomoto, Tortoise co-owner,...