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Urushi Toki Shop Araki was established on Nanao Ipposugi Street in the Kaei era. We sell traditional Ishikawa crafts such as Wajima lacquerware, Kutani ware, and Yamanaka lacquerware, which have been handed down as part of traditional culture. Junichi Shinjo, the 8th owner of the business, is currently in charge of the concept of “beautiful heartfullness over and over again”.

Traditional crafts of Ishikawa
handled by Urushitouho Araki

  • Wajima Lacquer

    Traditional lacquerware produced in Wajima City. Characterized by its durability and beautiful decoration, it boasts high quality thanks to its robust wood and multiple lacquer coating processes.

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  • Kutani Ware

    Iroe pottery is produced in the greater Ishikawa area. Characterized by vivid colors and unique designs, it is mainly used for tea ceremony utensils and tableware, and dates back to the 17th century.

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  • Yamanaka Lacquerware

    Lacquerware produced in the Kaga region. It is popular as tea ceremony utensils and tableware because of its excellent wood turning techniques, beautiful wood grain and lacquer luster.

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History of Urushitouho Araki

Nanao suffered two major fires in April 1895 and November 1905, leaving no record of its past.

Only one ship's dance containing lacquer tools with the inscription “Kaei 7 Tora Nigetsu Shinzuki Araki Seijiro” (Newly made in February of the 7th year of the Kaei era) still remains.

The temple's past records show that Masanosuke Ipponsugi-cho's name was not “Araki” but “Atarashiya” and his shop name was “Shinmasa”. It is said that he had been peddling Wajima lacquerware since those days.

In addition, because of his frequent visits to Wajima, the fourth owner, Shojiro Shinjo, was groomed by the Konishi family in Wajima into the Shinjo family.

Around 1948

June 1955: Unveiling of the newly completed building

June 1956, the first anniversary celebration, inviting a chinkin master from Wajima to demonstrate his techniques. (Left) Masaki Araki, 6th generation store owner

First sale in January 1957

Store renovation in 1960.
Around this time, in addition to Wajima-nuri, he also began selling Kutani ware and Yamanaka-nuri.

September 15, 1968 New company building completed.
7 Generation Store Owner Ryo Araki

Store remodeled in March 1991
8 Generation Store Owner Junichi Araki

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