TGS BLOG
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...
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,...
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...