kamasada iron kettle

japanese ceramics and utensils handcrafted by artisans. our gallery shop is based in nagoya, japan. our online shop ships to countries worldwide.

mindful, human, storytelling. welcome to the nalata nalata store. sharing insights on all our favorite products and the stories behind them.

tortoise general store was started by wife and husband keiko and taku shinomoto in october, 2003 with the concept of "slow and steady" design. it curates all japan/japanese-related products in variety of traditional, folk crafts, modern design, housewares, camping goods, stationeries, vintage, art and furniture etc.