{"product_id":"seasonal-japan-box","title":"SEASONAL JAPAN BOX \/ Autumn Edition - 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan, at this moment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive objects selected to capture autumn as we are experiencing it here in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seasonal Japan Box changes with the year. Rather than filling a box with obvious seasonal souvenirs, we look for objects whose \u003cstrong\u003ematerials, colors, craftsmanship and everyday uses feel connected to this particular moment in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Edition — 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, every box is curated from the same five categories below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE — AUTUMN 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Autumn-Toned Japanese Ceramic Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA handcrafted yunomi or similar ceramic drinking vessel selected for its autumnal material character — earthy clay, deep glaze, subdued colors or the natural effects of firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece does not need to depict autumn. Instead, we look for ceramics that simply \u003cem\u003efeel right\u003c\/em\u003e for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: an earthy, dark-glazed artisan yunomi.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Japanese Woodcraft Inspired by the Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small piece of Japanese woodwork selected for its connection to autumn through form, material or motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on what we find, this may be a hand-carved coaster, small plate, tray or decorative object made by a Japanese woodworker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: a hand-carved wooden maple-leaf dish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Autumn Japanese Paper \u0026amp; Stationery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA piece of Japanese paper or stationery reflecting the quieter imagery of autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look beyond the obvious maple leaf to the plants and landscapes associated with the Japanese season — susuki grass, hagi, kikyo, cosmos, gentian and other subtle signs of autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: Japanese paper stationery illustrated with autumn grasses and flowers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Autumn-Dyed Japanese Textile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small textile selected through color, dyeing or material rather than simply a printed seasonal motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may include kakishibu-inspired tones, botanical dyeing, muted indigo, chestnut brown, rust or another textile whose color reflects the changing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: a small rust-toned Japanese cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Seasonal Japanese Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne small craft object selected especially for that year's Autumn Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most exploratory category in the box. It may be bamboo craft, woodwork, ceramics, weaving or another small piece we discover from a Japanese maker or region during the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExample shown: a small handwoven bamboo craft object.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCURATED FOR AUTUMN 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003efive categories are fixed for the Autumn Edition — 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the individual products within them are selected after your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means you can choose this box knowing you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone ceramic piece + one woodcraft + one paper piece + one textile + one seasonal craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact maker, region, color, pattern, material and form may differ from the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe select according to what is available and, more importantly, \u003cstrong\u003ewhat feels worth sharing from Japan during this particular autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show examples only, not a fixed product set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have a preference within any of the five Autumn 2026 categories, please leave a note with your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou might prefer darker or lighter colors, a particular type of ceramic glaze, certain autumn plants or motifs, or more traditional or contemporary designs. We cannot guarantee a specific product or maker, but we will keep your preferences in mind while curating your box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJAPAN, FOR ONE SEASON ONLY.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seasonal Japan Box is not intended to stay the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen autumn passes, this edition ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA future winter, spring or summer edition will bring its own categories, materials, makers and objects — selected according to what that season feels like here in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Edition — 2026 is our record of this moment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZEN Home Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48190651203749,"sku":null,"price":277.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0196\/6245\/files\/SEASONALJAPANBOX_AutumnEdition-2026.png?v=1787905773","url":"https:\/\/zen-homefinds.com\/products\/seasonal-japan-box","provider":"ZEN Home Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}