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Confidently go to battle with rose thorns and vines, or use them everyday to aid in flower arrangement. We also love that there's a sturdy latch at the base to keep the shears closed and compact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handles turn a darker color naturally during the manufacturing process. Their considerable weight paired with the blade's sharpness make them perfect for those pesky branches! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eToyama Hamono was established in 1861 in Sanjo, a small town famous for blacksmithing. They started out making \u003cem\u003ekatana \u003c\/em\u003e(swords). 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Dating back to the 14th century, flower frogs have been the saving grace of Japanese florists for hundreds of years. Simply drop the frog into any vessel and BOOM – instant ikebana bliss. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe base features a hefty, secure weight, enough to offset any top-heavy greenery. It has a rubber ring around the bottom to keep the frog from sliding around. The spikes allow each stem to be perfectly arranged at any angle you like, just stab your stems in and you're good to go. We love the mini size; the frog immediately gives new life and new purpose to any item lying around your house! A great way to harvest those backyard flowers or save a few stems from a large bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 2\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 0.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Japanese stainless steel, Rubber Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Toyama Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40613150687311,"sku":"14-400-0009","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/frog5.jpg?v=1681254712"},{"product_id":"tomato-red-sugar-pot","title":"Tomato Condiment Pot w. 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Their ceramic pieces (some designed by Oakland designer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-designer-yoko-lewis\"\u003eYoko Lewis\u003c\/a\u003e) have become timeless classics in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 9.5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 4\"D x 3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes 1 spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain with stainless steel lid and spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zero Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40672458604623,"sku":"11-100-0037","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/zero_condiment_pot_tom.jpg?v=1700604675"},{"product_id":"white-sugar-pot","title":"White Condiment Pot w. 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Their ceramic pieces (some designed by Oakland designer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-designer-yoko-lewis\"\u003eYoko Lewis\u003c\/a\u003e) have become timeless classics in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity: 9.5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 4\"D x 3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eIncludes 1 spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain with stainless steel lid and spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zero Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40672459489359,"sku":"11-100-0038","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/zero_condiment_pot_white.jpg?v=1700604721"},{"product_id":"kazuho-white-bamboo-match-tea-whisk","title":"Suikaen Kazuho White Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the functionality and beauty of an authentic Takayama Chasen. The Takayama region in Nara is famous for its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echasen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(matcha whisk) craftsmanship for hundreds of years. The Kazuho chasen is made with white bamboo and features 70 prongs which are slightly curled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tanimura family has been making chasen for 530 years. Yasaburo Tanimura is the 25th generation chasen maker. The family business employs 30 people, but they only complete 20 chasen per day as it requires numerous steps, all requiring handmade techniques. On the other hand, chasen made outside of Japan, on the other hard, skip the curing method (and thus require a desiccant packet in its packaging), is curled using heat, and is chemically treated for cosmetic purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tanimuras cure the bamboo in their shed for two years, and curl each whisk by hand (not with heat). There are also no bleaching or chemicals applied to the bamboo, leaving the \"imperfections\" of the bamboo for the user to see and appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe visited Suikaen Tanimura Chasen in spring of 2023 – read all about it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/suikaen-tanimura-chasen\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/suikaen-tanimura-chasen\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA satisfied customer sent us the following review, \"Thank you for stocking this beautiful chasen! I just used it and it is light, flexible and makes fine bubbles for matcha, excellent!\" - Andrea \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/4\"D x 4\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Bamboo; thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eMade in Nara, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suikaen Tanimura Chasen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40833630896207,"sku":"12-400-0007","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/suikaen_kazuko_matcha_whisk.jpg?v=1699656727"},{"product_id":"black-bamboo-shin-matcha-tea-whisk","title":"Suikaen Shin Black Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the functionality and beauty of an authentic Takayama Chasen. The Takayama region in Nara is famous for its \u003cem\u003echasen\u003c\/em\u003e (matcha whisk) craftsmanship for hundreds of years. This particular chasen is made with Shichiku (purplish black bamboo). The tips of the prongs are oval-shaped, resulting in a chasen that is used in formal tea ceremonies. The Tanimura family kindly finished these chasen with thread featuring Umami Mart's signature red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tanimura family has been making chasen for 530 years. Yasaburo Tanimura is the 25th generation chasen maker. The family business employs 30 people, but they only complete 20 chasen per day as it requires numerous steps, all requiring handmade techniques. 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I just used it and it is light, flexible and makes fine bubbles for matcha, excellent!\" - Andrea \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/4\"D x 4\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Bamboo; thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eMade in Nara, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suikaen Tanimura Chasen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40833632469071,"sku":"12-400-0008","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/suikaen_shin_matcha_whisk3.jpg?v=1699657847"},{"product_id":"red-gourd-can-opener","title":"Lucky Charm Hyotan \"Z\" Can Opener","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"Z\" can opener was invented by Yoshiyoshi Takano for the company now known as Prince Kogyo Co. in the late 1920's. Both a can opener and bottle opener, this particular lucky gourd design has been manufactured for decades and with its multi function, compact size, and quality – we can see why!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2.5in (6.6cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Steel and Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Niigata, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Prince Kogyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42150595559503,"sku":"11-100-0042","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/lucky_hyotan_can_opener8.jpg?v=1727997806"},{"product_id":"bairyu-pruning-shears-180mm","title":"Bonsai Scissors 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eLightweight and elegant shears for pruning bonsai– we love using them to cut plants and flowers. 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