ASAHIKAWA WOODWORKING

Woodworkers

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  Sasaki Kogei

  Sasaki Kogei is a large-scale wooden crafts factory that manufactures warm products finished by hand. It also holds workshops on the warmth of wood and the joy of object making.

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  Taisetsu Mokko

  By improving productivity through mechanization, Taisetsu Mokko offers its products at lower prices. The company has reexamined what it means to produce wooden furniture in Asahikawa and began full-fledged implementation of its private brand.

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  Takahashi Kougei

  Takahashi Kougei is known for its delicate products made using highly sophisticated woodturning techniques passed down from earlier generations. It offers simple woodenwares that fit effortlessly into modern lifestyles.

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  Dreamy Person

  “Dreamy Person” does not have its own factory, but works with multiple factories depending on the particular processing technology required. Dreamy Person operates a gallery and has played a key role in revitalizing Asahikawa from both a manufacturer and retailer’s perspective.

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  Ibazen

  Ibazen is a private studio that handles every step of the manufacturing process from sanding to lacquering. The studio is located adjacent to the artist’s residence. The natural mix between production and private life is appealing.

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  Glass Studio JUNCOBO

  Glass Studio JUNCOBO works with a local woodworker to offer products made of wood and glass. Its icicle-like sake cups are a condensation of the winter landscape in Asahikawa.

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  to-mo-ni

  “to_mo_ni” [together] represents the desire to collaborate with Asahikawa’s woodworkers. to_mo_ni produces highly practical goods and provides opportunities for consumers to come into contact with fine wooden goods.

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  Kobo Akarino-Tane

  A studio of young craftsmen who have inherited the tradition of woodworking lathe of Asahikawa. Using only lumber produced in Hokkaido, they create each product by hand.

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  Taisetsugama

  Three generations of pottery situated in Kita Arashiyama, Asahikawa. Its products are characterized by vessels with vivid colors using crystalline glazes, reminiscent of Hokkaido‘s landscapes.