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Moments Before Spring

Moments Before Spring

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2026 has already begun. For many of us, the year seems to grow busier almost immediately.Here in Tokyo, the cold of winter still lingers in the air—but inside our workshop, we can already feel small signs of spring quietly beginning to take shape. Looking back on 2025, we are truly...

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Visiting the Origins of Bunkogawa Craftsmanship

Visiting the Origins of Bunkogawa Craftsmanship

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Recently, we had the opportunity to visit a tannery in Himeji, where the cowhide used in Bunkoya Oozeki products is carefully tanned.I’m Kubo, a designer at Bunkoya Oozeki, and I’d like to share what I learned during the visit. The leather is so perfectly flat and beautifully coated in white...

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【Summer Collection 2025】New Item Spotlight: Part 2🍧🌈

【Summer Collection 2025】New Item Spotlight: Part 2🍧🌈

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We're back again today with more of our fun summer designs!Since its debut in 2021, our hugely popular Shaved Ice pattern has been a fan favorite—and now, it’s back with a fresh new look!   【Shaved Ice】   【limited item】Shaved Ice Double Sided Business Card Case   【Shaved Ice Square...

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【Summer Collection 2025】 New Item Spotlight: Part1  🐻🤿

【Summer Collection 2025】 New Item Spotlight: Part1  🐻🤿

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The wait is over!It's that exciting time of year again — our summer exclusive designs have finally arrived! Introducing our highly anticipated new design — say hello to Seaside Bear! 【limited item】Seaside Bear GAMAGUCHI Clasp Clutch Purse   Seaside Bear Thin Card Case   We have a feeling some of...

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【BUNKOYA-OOZEKI’s 98th Anniversary Patterns】MARU series

【BUNKOYA-OOZEKI’s 98th Anniversary Patterns】MARU series

Posted by BUNKOYAOOZEKI, 98th Anniversary / MARU / New pattern

Hello everyone!Today I would like to talk about the "MARU series" which is a little different from our usual new designs."MARU" means "circle" in Japanese.🤗 The three plates used in this series are old plates that had been stored in a warehouse for a long time.The exact year this version...

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【BUNKOYA-OOZEKI’s 98th Anniversary Patterns】Elephant Carnival

【BUNKOYA-OOZEKI’s 98th Anniversary Patterns】Elephant Carnival

Posted by BUNKOYAOOZEKI, 98th Anniversary / Elephant Carnival / New pattern

Following on from last time, we'll take a closer look at the new designs currently on sale to commemorate the 98th anniversary.This time we will introduce "Elephant Carnival"🐘✨ Speaking of carnival, people dress up in colorful masks 🎭Everyone lets loose and has fun, making a "festival"!!This colorful and energetic pattern...

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