{"product_id":"everyday-japan-box","title":"EVERYDAY JAPAN BOX","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe things Japan lives with.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive useful objects selected from the tools and household goods that are part of everyday life in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot everything worth discovering from Japan is traditional craft. Some of the most interesting things are ordinary objects — a well-made lunch box, a simple cloth, a tea container, or a pair of chopsticks refined through years of everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis box is about those objects: practical, thoughtful and quietly well-designed things that Japanese people actually live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Everyday Japan Box is selected from the same five categories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Japanese Food \u0026amp; Carrying Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA practical object designed around carrying, storing or organizing everyday things. Japanese makers have a long history of turning simple functional objects into things that are satisfying to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: a traditional-style bamboo bento box.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Japanese Kitchen or Table Textile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small textile made for everyday household use — such as a fukin kitchen cloth, dish cloth or similar practical fabric item. We look for good materials, durability and simple design rather than decoration alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: a natural-colored kaya fukin, a lightweight and highly absorbent Japanese kitchen cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Tea \u0026amp; Storage Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small container or storage object used in Japanese daily life. This may include a tea canister, wooden container or another compact piece chosen for its material, construction and usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: a wooden tea canister.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Japanese Tableware \u0026amp; Eating Utensils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA piece connected to the everyday Japanese table. Depending on what we find, this may be chopsticks, a small lacquered dish, a chopstick rest or another thoughtfully made eating utensil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: Japanese wooden chopsticks with a wooden chopstick rest and a small lacquered dish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Small Household Utility Object\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small, useful object that represents the attention to function and detail found in Japanese everyday goods. The exact object can vary widely — that is intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: a small woven bamboo coaster.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSELECTED AFTER YOUR ORDER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efive categories above remain consistent\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can choose this box knowing the kinds of objects we will be looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual products are selected in Japan after your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may come from an established Japanese household-goods maker, a small workshop, a regional producer or an independent craftsperson. Some may be handmade; others may simply be exceptionally well-designed everyday products that have earned a place in Japanese homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show examples only. Actual pieces will vary according to availability, makers, season and what we find in Japan at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have a preference within any of these five categories, please leave a note with your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, you may prefer natural wood, darker or lighter colors, a particular style of tableware, or certain types of everyday objects. We cannot guarantee a specific product or maker, but we will keep your preferences in mind when selecting your box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFIVE OBJECTS FROM EVERYDAY JAPAN.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot objects made to look Japanese for visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjects made to be \u003cstrong\u003eused\u003c\/strong\u003e — selected because of how they work, how they are made, and the quiet thought behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZEN Home Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48190647664805,"sku":null,"price":204.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0196\/6245\/files\/EVERYDAYJAPANBOX.png?v=1787905101","url":"https:\/\/zen-homefinds.com\/products\/everyday-japan-box","provider":"ZEN Home Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}