Objects chosen for meaning over excess - Alternative luxury from Japan
Every item has a unique story worth knowing.
Aji project stone bookends
Quarried from granite found only in one corner of Kagawa, Japan
Cedar Multipurpose Box
A 200-year-old Japanese tea chest, reimagined for modern life
Room Shoes "Reela"
Shaped on wooden molds by a Matsuyama sandal house with 70 years of history
Manmaru (Round Shape) Pot
Hand-blown by a Niigata glassmaker who melts brass and glass by flame
BEST SELLING ITEMS
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Portable Umbrella "Amemachi"
Vendor:White RoseRegular price $173.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $173.00 USD -
Japanese Cedar Storage Box
Vendor:Maeda KoboRegular price From $114.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $114.00 USD -
Japanese style cut glass "Baroque"
Vendor:ChikaraishiRegular price From $360.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $360.00 USD -
Pokémon "Pikachu"
Vendor:Mataro DollRegular price $173.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $173.00 USD -
Aji Stone Door Stopper FUJ #1
Vendor:Aji ProjectRegular price $215.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $215.00 USD
LIVING & SPACE
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"Fumidai" Solid Walnut Step Stool
Vendor:KomaRegular price $553.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $553.00 USD -
"Maru" Round Shape Mirror
Vendor:KomaRegular price From $539.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $539.00 USD -
ISSH Incense & Holder Set
Vendor:DaikohRegular price $97.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $97.00 USD -
Japanese Cedar Storage Box
Vendor:Maeda KoboRegular price From $114.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $114.00 USD -
Tanzaku Lamp
Vendor:StorioRegular price $325.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $325.00 USD -
Aji Stone Bookends RS - ROCK END
Vendor:Aji ProjectRegular price From $159.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $159.00 USD -
Flower Vase "Sasae"
Vendor:StorioRegular price From $222.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $222.00 USD -
Preserved Flower Art Piece "Tamatebako (Treasure Box)"
Vendor:Norihiko KameiRegular price From $139.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $139.00 USD
TABLE & DINING
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Porcelain Hotaru-te Cup & Saucer
Vendor:Hiroshi TarutaRegular price $180.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $180.00 USD -
Japanese style cut glass "Hana-arashi (Flower Storm)"
Vendor:ChikaraishiRegular price $249.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $249.00 USD -
Natural Wood Bottle Cooler
Vendor:Oke-EiRegular price $684.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $684.00 USD -
Manmaru (Round Shape) Pot
Vendor:Craft YouRegular price From $173.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $173.00 USD -
Japanese Cutlery Set
Vendor:Nakano KagakuRegular price From $104.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $104.00 USD -
Japanese Kitchen Knife "Kiyomitsu Damascus VG-10"
Vendor:MoriheiRegular price $477.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $477.00 USD -
Porcelain Tea Cup
Vendor:Hiroshi TarutaRegular price $118.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $118.00 USD
CONTEMPORARY CRAFT
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Large Art Platter
Vendor:Natsumi NodaRegular price $1,313.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $1,313.00 USD -
Pokémon "Pikachu"
Vendor:Mataro DollRegular price $173.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $173.00 USD -
Samurai Bottle Helmet
Vendor:TadayasuRegular price $311.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $311.00 USD -
Preserved Flower Art Piece "Hanayama preserved flower"
Vendor:Norihiko KameiRegular price $170.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $170.00 USD -
Handmade Temari "Kōtemari-Pallet"
Vendor:Sanuki Kagari TemariRegular price From $208.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $208.00 USD -
Preserved Flower Art Piece "Tamatebako (Treasure Box)"
Vendor:Norihiko KameiRegular price From $139.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $139.00 USD -
Handmade Temari in solid color
Vendor:Sanuki Kagari TemariRegular price From $194.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $194.00 USD -
Pokémon "Snivy"
Vendor:Mataro DollRegular price $173.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $173.00 USD
STYLE - what you wear, what you carry
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Ultra-Fine Silk Cashmere Stole "Gokusai"
Vendor:MutoRegular price $553.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $553.00 USD -
Portable Umbrella "Amemachi"
Vendor:White RoseRegular price $173.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $173.00 USD -
"Earth Watch" Designed by Takenobu Igarashi
Vendor:SpqrRegular price $1,589.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $1,589.00 USD -
Kimono Fabric Clutch Bag
Vendor:RitofuRegular price From $256.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $256.00 USD -
Silk Cashmere Stole "Frame"
Vendor:MutoRegular price $311.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $311.00 USD -
Headphone AH-D9200
Vendor:DenonRegular price $1,184.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $1,184.00 USD -
Soft Briefcase
Vendor:CreezanRegular price $553.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $553.00 USD
FOOD
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Barrel-Aged Japanese Soy Sauce Paris
Vendor:KADOCHORegular price From $187.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $187.00 USD -
Japanese BBQ Sauce YAIBA
Vendor:ItadakiRegular price From $256.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $256.00 USD -
Japanese Tea Selection — 3 Varieties
Vendor:Kaneroku Matsumoto-enRegular price From $63.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $63.00 USD -
Four-Season Japanese Sea Salt Set
Vendor:Okawari TokyoRegular price From $70.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $70.00 USD -
Raw Japanese Honeybee Honey from Kagoshima
Vendor:By Emotion InternationalRegular price From $97.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $97.00 USD -
Grade A Nanko-ume Umeboshi
Vendor:Azuma NoenRegular price From $63.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $63.00 USD
BLOG
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The Japanese Transparent Umbrella by White Rose
The vinyl umbrella is now a familiar, affordable everyday item found around the world. Yet at the origin of it all is a Japanese vinyl umbrella built not to be...
The Japanese Transparent Umbrella by White Rose
The vinyl umbrella is now a familiar, affordable everyday item found around the world. Yet at the origin of it all is a Japanese vinyl umbrella built not to be...
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Japanese Nambu Broom: A Handcrafted Tool Made t...
In Japan, a broom has long been more than a simple cleaning tool. A Japanese broom is part of a quiet daily habit—sweeping dust from the floor, caring for the...
Japanese Nambu Broom: A Handcrafted Tool Made t...
In Japan, a broom has long been more than a simple cleaning tool. A Japanese broom is part of a quiet daily habit—sweeping dust from the floor, caring for the...
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Gifts That Last a Lifetime: Anniversary & Miles...
There's a particular kind of gift that stays with someone for years — not because it was expensive, but because it carried a story. The name of the maker. The...
Gifts That Last a Lifetime: Anniversary & Miles...
There's a particular kind of gift that stays with someone for years — not because it was expensive, but because it carried a story. The name of the maker. The...
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Luxury Preserved Flowers from Japan: AME Gifts ...
You want to send flowers — but something that lasts a little longer. When that thought arrives, preserved flowers are worth considering. AME, the art object brand created by Kita-Kamakura floral...
Luxury Preserved Flowers from Japan: AME Gifts ...
You want to send flowers — but something that lasts a little longer. When that thought arrives, preserved flowers are worth considering. AME, the art object brand created by Kita-Kamakura floral...
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10 Japanese Housewarming Gifts: Handcrafted Pie...
Moving isn't just a change of address. It's the opening act of a new life — and what fills that space shapes the quality of everything that follows. The best...
10 Japanese Housewarming Gifts: Handcrafted Pie...
Moving isn't just a change of address. It's the opening act of a new life — and what fills that space shapes the quality of everything that follows. The best...
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Wedding Gifts from Japan | 6 Meaningful Handcra...
A wedding gift should be something that stays quietly present in the couple's everyday life long after the celebration. Something that never goes out of style — that makes ordinary...
Wedding Gifts from Japan | 6 Meaningful Handcra...
A wedding gift should be something that stays quietly present in the couple's everyday life long after the celebration. Something that never goes out of style — that makes ordinary...
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2026 Father's Day Gift Ideas | The Story Behind...
When choosing a Father's Day gift, do you ever find yourself thinking less about what to give, and more about what kind of thing would truly make him happy? What By...
2026 Father's Day Gift Ideas | The Story Behind...
When choosing a Father's Day gift, do you ever find yourself thinking less about what to give, and more about what kind of thing would truly make him happy? What By...
MEET THE ARTISANS
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Makita Shoten
Makita Shoten — Jacquard-Woven Umbrellas from Yamanashi, Japan Woven at the Foot of Mt. Fuji for 150 Years Most umbrella fabric is printed. Makita Shoten's is woven — thread by...
Makita Shoten
Makita Shoten — Jacquard-Woven Umbrellas from Yamanashi, Japan Woven at the Foot of Mt. Fuji for 150 Years Most umbrella fabric is printed. Makita Shoten's is woven — thread by...
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muto
Muto — Ultra-fine silk cashmere weaving, Nishikatsu, Yamanashi A weaving town fed by Fuji snowmeltNishikatsu sits in the southeastern corner of Yamanashi Prefecture, where roughly 80% of the land is...
muto
Muto — Ultra-fine silk cashmere weaving, Nishikatsu, Yamanashi A weaving town fed by Fuji snowmeltNishikatsu sits in the southeastern corner of Yamanashi Prefecture, where roughly 80% of the land is...
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Ame|Norihiko Kamei
AME — Miniature Landscapes in Preserved Flower and Stone An Artist Who Found Flowers Through Tea Norihiko Kamei came to flowers through the tea ceremony. As an art student at...
Ame|Norihiko Kamei
AME — Miniature Landscapes in Preserved Flower and Stone An Artist Who Found Flowers Through Tea Norihiko Kamei came to flowers through the tea ceremony. As an art student at...
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Takakura Kogei
Takakura Kogei — Nambu Broom Makers from Kunohe, Iwate A Village That Grows Brooms Nestled in Kunohe Village, Iwate Prefecture, the Nambu Broom is unlike any ordinary broom. What sets...
Takakura Kogei
Takakura Kogei — Nambu Broom Makers from Kunohe, Iwate A Village That Grows Brooms Nestled in Kunohe Village, Iwate Prefecture, the Nambu Broom is unlike any ordinary broom. What sets...
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Creezan
Creezan — White Leather Bags from Toyooka, Japan Many people seem to like white bags, but I don't think many people actually own one. Especially for business and travel bags....
Creezan
Creezan — White Leather Bags from Toyooka, Japan Many people seem to like white bags, but I don't think many people actually own one. Especially for business and travel bags....
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Hiroshi Taruta
Hiroshi Taruta — Reticulated Porcelain (Hotarute) Artist from Aichi Light Through the Wall There is a point in the making of a hotarute vessel where the potter has gone too...
Hiroshi Taruta
Hiroshi Taruta — Reticulated Porcelain (Hotarute) Artist from Aichi Light Through the Wall There is a point in the making of a hotarute vessel where the potter has gone too...
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Yamato
Yamato Corporation — Leather Room Sabots from Matsuyama, Ehime Sixty Years of Sandals, One Product at a Time Yamato Corporation has made sandals — and only sandals — since 1963....
Yamato
Yamato Corporation — Leather Room Sabots from Matsuyama, Ehime Sixty Years of Sandals, One Product at a Time Yamato Corporation has made sandals — and only sandals — since 1963....
BRANDS
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White Rose
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Chikaraishi
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"Ame" Norihiko Kamei
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Takakura Kogei
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Shipping destinations & fees
- We ship worldwide using Japan Post EMS, ePacket, FedEx, or other international carriers depending on the item.
- Shipping is free on all orders — shipping fees are included in the listed item prices.
- Please note that we do not ship to addresses within Japan.
- Please also note that certain items, such as food products, may have restrictions on the countries or regions they can be shipped to. Please check the individual product page for details.
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- Most orders are shipped within 1–2 weeks from Japan. After shipment, please allow approximately 7 to 30 days for delivery, depending on your location and local customs processing times.
- Please note that international shipments may experience delays due to customs clearance, weather, or other factors beyond our control.
- For made-to-order or custom products, shipment may take several months. Please check the individual product page for details.
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Returns & refunds
We have a 7-day return policy — you have 7 days after receiving your item to request a return. For EU customers, a 14-day cooling-off period applies.
To be eligible for a return, items must be unused, unworn, with tags attached, and in their original packaging. Proof of purchase is required.
Please note that the following items cannot be returned:
- Perishable goods (e.g., food, flowers, plants)
- Custom-made or personalized items
- Personal care items (e.g., beauty products)
- Hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases
- Sale items and gift cards
If a return or exchange is due to personal preference, both the return shipping fee and the outbound shipping cost will be the responsibility of the customer. We will calculate and inform you of the outbound shipping cost before processing.
For damaged, defective, or incorrect items, please contact us immediately upon receiving your order.
To start a return, please contact us at info@sogoo.co.jp. Items sent back without prior approval will not be accepted.
For our full return and refund policy, please visit Refund Policy.
Fragile / special item handling
Each item is carefully packed to ensure it arrives safely. Fragile pieces such as glassware and ceramic works are wrapped with protective materials and shipped in reinforced packaging.
For particularly delicate or high-value items, we may use additional cushioning or custom boxes.
If you have specific concerns about an item, feel free to contact us before ordering.






































