Suzugami - Arare

Suzugami, is a remarkable tin product made in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. Formed from a small, thin sheet of tin, it possesses the unique ability to be repeatedly bent, folded and flattened without breaking, just like a sheet of paper used for origami. This exceptional malleability is possible thanks to the inherent characteristics of tin, combined with the expertise of craftspeople, of whom only a few are left in Japan, who specialize in hand-hammering techniques used to create orin instruments. Each piece of suzugami is meticulously handcrafted by repeated hammering of a rolled tin sheet, resulting in both beautiful patterns and enhanced durability that withstands repeated bending. Suzugami is a combination of remarkable Japanese metalworking techniques and contemporary functionality, allowing it to be used in daily life as a side plate for sweets, as a coaster for cups or even as an interior decoration folded in your desired shape.

Chūbu

The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.