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Asahikawa, Hokkaido — Since 1981

Forty-five years
of wood,
alive.

Wood is not shaped — it is listened to.
Every hinge, every lock, every clasp —
born from wood itself.
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Saudade (Lockable drawer Box)
2025
Saudade (Lockable drawer Box)
Move the bar at the top of the box to adjust the position, and the drawer will open.
2025
Saudade (Lockable drawer Box)
Spring-catch Small Box
2024
Spring-catch Small Box
A small spring catch built into the box body holds the lid in place.
2024
Spring-catch Small Box
Slide Bar Card-case Vertical
2023
Slide Bar Card-case Vertical
A vertical card case that opens and closes with a bar. The shape of the bar can be customized.
2023
Slide Bar Card-case Vertical
Round Birch Lamp
2022
Round Birch Lamp
Produced as part of the Shirakaba Project. The front frame moves up and down.
2022
Round Birch Lamp
Box with Built-in Hinges
2022
Box with Built-in Hinges
A small box with a built-in hinge. When the lid is closed, it looks like a simple wooden block.
2022
Box with Built-in Hinges
Box with Inlaid Top
2021
Box with Inlaid Top
A box with inlaid artwork on the top. The latch mechanism was also cleverly designed.
2021
Box with Inlaid Top
SD Card Holder (4 cards)
2020
SD Card Holder (4 cards)
This piece is made from recycled material from the round card case. It can hold four SD cards.
2020
SD Card Holder (4 cards)
Card case Slide-bar type
2019
Card case Slide-bar type
Open by sliding the bar attached to the lid upwards. The mechanism is a little complicated.
2019
Card case Slide-bar type
Card case Pop-up type
2018
Card case Pop-up type
When you press the button, the drawer inside will pop out. It is also an assembly kit.
2018
Card case Pop-up type
Bud-Key Drawer Box Mini
2017
Bud-Key Drawer Box Mini
A small drawer box where lifting the bud unlocks it. The drawer is carved from solid wood.
2017
Bud-Key Drawer Box Mini
Drawer Lock Shelf
2015
Drawer Lock Shelf
The drawers act as the key. Pulling out all six drawers to their designated positions unlocks the lock.
2015
Drawer Lock Shelf
Chopstick Case & Chopsticks
2015
Chopstick Case & Chopsticks
One of several types of chopsticks and chopstick cases. This case has a distinctive hinge.
2015
Chopstick Case & Chopsticks
Shoehorn
2015
Shoehorn
Shoehorn shaped like a Japanese sword. Several types of wood are used as accents in the design.
2015
Shoehorn
SD Card Holder (2 cards)
2013
SD Card Holder (2 cards)
It holds two SD cards. The round button moves and acts as a latch for the lid.
2013
SD Card Holder (2 cards)
Medicine Box
2011
Medicine Box
The weight of the box is applied to the catch attached to the lid, so sturdiness was taken into consideration.
2011
Medicine Box
Double-Sided Photo Holder
2010
Double-Sided Photo Holder
The photo frame has hinges and a catch. It functions as a double-sided photo holder.
2010
Double-Sided Photo Holder
Bud-Key Slide Box
2010
Bud-Key Slide Box
An object made of black persimmon wood, reusing the sliding hinges used in "HIKOBAE".
2010
Bud-Key Slide Box
Penguin Loupe
2009
Penguin Loupe
A magnifying glass shaped like a penguin. The legs move, and it makes a clicking sound when the lens is retracted.
2009
Penguin Loupe
Memo Stand
2009
Memo Stand
A memo stand that holds cards upright. It's available in round, triangular, and square shapes.
2009
Memo Stand
Bud Chopstick Rest
2008
Bud Chopstick Rest
Dark-colored wood is wrapped in white maple. The image is of a sprout emerging from snow-covered soil.
2008
Bud Chopstick Rest
Dial Lock Box
2007
Dial Lock Box
Turn the round dial on the lid to align it, and the lock will be released.
2007
Dial Lock Box
Music Box Tree
2007
Music Box Tree
Music plays as the tree rotates. Rotate the tree to wind the music box.
2007
Music Box Tree
CD Stand
2007
CD Stand
The knob is the lock — pull without turning, it won't open.
2007
CD Stand
Scissors
2005
Scissors
Scissors made of wood. They can cut paper sheets. Most machining can be done with a single jig.
2005
Scissors
Crows — Parent & Child
2003
Crows — Parent & Child
This piece was created for an exhibition related to "birds" and depicts a crow tending to its eggs.
2003
Crows — Parent & Child
Hexagonal Tea Canister
2003
Hexagonal Tea Canister
A hexagonal tea canister with a removable inner box. The tea spoon is foldable.
2003
Hexagonal Tea Canister
Medicine Seal Case
2001
Medicine Seal Case
A box for Japanese herbal stamps — modelled on ancient cases.
2001
Medicine Seal Case
Document Case A4
2001
Document Case A4
A4 size, with a clever wooden catch at the lid.
2001
Document Case A4
Wooden Bag (Large / Small)
2000
Wooden Bag (Large / Small)
Formed from moulded plywood — the wooden bag, beloved.
2000
Wooden Bag (Large / Small)
Bud-Key Drawer Box
1999
Bud-Key Drawer Box
Pulling up the bud will release the drawer's lock.
1999
Bud-Key Drawer Box
Capsule Seal Case Stand
1997
Capsule Seal Case Stand
A stand for the Capsule Seal Case. The angle can be freely adjusted. The wing shape has been carefully designed.
1997
Capsule Seal Case Stand
Hikobae (Sprout)
1992
Hikobae (Sprout)
Third prize at the wooden box exhibition — wood sprout acts as a key.
1992
Hikobae (Sprout)
Round Card Holder
1992
Round Card Holder
Cut the board into three pieces and paste them together to look like a single board.
1992
Round Card Holder
Medicine Case 3/1
1992
Medicine Case 3/1
Acrylic window reveals the contents — one day, three times.
1992
Medicine Case 3/1
Medicine Case 2/1
1992
Medicine Case 2/1
This work is made by combining three-use and two-use. This is for twice a day.
1992
Medicine Case 2/1
HASHI Case with Stopper
1991
HASHI Case with Stopper
The part that holds the tip of the chopsticks makes less noise when shaken.
1991
HASHI Case with Stopper
Lighter-Style Seal Case
1991
Lighter-Style Seal Case
By cutting the bottom diagonally, you can now see a cute owl-like shape.
1991
Lighter-Style Seal Case
Sound-Saving Box
1990
Sound-Saving Box
A music box lives inside — its secret, hidden in the wood.
1990
Sound-Saving Box
3.5FD Box (S)
1988
3.5FD Box (S)
Made when floppy disks were everywhere — a box of its era.
1988
3.5FD Box (S)
Attaché Case
1987
Attaché Case
The surface uses three pieces of solid wood. There is also a cork sheet type.
1987
Attaché Case
Puzzle BOX
1987
Puzzle BOX
Assemble the puzzle pieces — the lock falls away.
1987
Puzzle BOX
Capsule Seal Case
1987
Capsule Seal Case
Split one piece of wood in two — it looks like a single rod.
1987
Capsule Seal Case
Cube Box
1986
Cube Box
The catch is the favourite part — reversible, both sides work.
1986
Cube Box
Worm Lock Box
1986
Worm Lock Box
Pull the worm — the front and side drawers open together.
1986
Worm Lock Box
Pen Case
1985
Pen Case
Spring catch — clicks open, clicks shut.
1985
Pen Case
Toothpick Holder
1985
Toothpick Holder
It can hold several toothpicks and has a spring catch.
1985
Toothpick Holder
Square Card Holder
1985
Square Card Holder
The very first card case — where it all began.
1985
Square Card Holder
B6 Information Card Box
1984
B6 Information Card Box
A box for carrying B6 information cards. The shape of the catch part is distinctive.
1984
B6 Information Card Box
Memo Holder
1984
Memo Holder
1,000 made as a 15th anniversary gift for Interior Center.
1984
Memo Holder
Business Card Organiser
1983
Business Card Organiser
Photo shows S and W — a 2W size also exists.
1983
Business Card Organiser
Small Items Box CB-9
1983
Small Items Box CB-9
Dividers from the organiser — the catch slides.
1983
Small Items Box CB-9
Keyed Document Box
1983
Keyed Document Box
Move the bar to match the position — the wooden key turns.
1983
Keyed Document Box
Wood Piece (S / L)
1983
Wood Piece (S / L)
The lock lives inside — closed, it is just a piece of wood.
1983
Wood Piece (S / L)
Valuables Box
1982
Valuables Box
First catch was a sliding type — many sizes were made.
1982
Valuables Box
Pen Stand
1982
Pen Stand
Cherry wood with a tenon joint — many colours were made.
1982
Pen Stand
Triangle Pen Stand
1982
Triangle Pen Stand
Cut at a machine angle — finished by hand, sharp-edged.
1982
Triangle Pen Stand
Grid Pen Stand
1982
Grid Pen Stand
Grid dividers inside — dark wood squares as accent.
1982
Grid Pen Stand

Since
1981
—
Asahikawa
Hokkaido
Japan