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Minke Whale meta-filter-Brand-kousaidoWe Say The Kujira Knife series was designed in response to a child's request for a knife with a rounded tip, for a safer way of sharpening pencils. We think these attractive, durable carbon steel knives make for particularly unique gifts, suited to such tasks as cutting fruit and soft cheeses, or chopping up fresh mint or herbs to add to a delicious cocktail. Selector's Notes Kujira means whale in Japanese: the blades come from the Kochi region of

This tea caddy is exquisitely hand crafted in Japan

Zen calligraphy is practised by Buddhist monks and most Shodo (way of the brush) practitioners

This copper tea caddy from the brand is a fine example

DIMENSIONS 12 x 6

and happiness

Ideal for people in delicate health or those who do not like smoke in general and might otherwise be inclined not to use incense

The Gansai Tambi Japanese watercolour paint set from Kuretake comes with 18 traditional Japanese colours

These beautiful Japanese ceramic bowls would make an ideal gift

The Capsule is also a convenient way to enjoy freshly brewed tea

Their range of contemporary homewares includes stationery and paper-lanterns

against a brown background

the method and recipes having been handed down from generation to generation in an unbroken secret oral tradition