Denshiro Cherry Bark Crafts
伝四郎

Samurai tradition passed down in Kakunodate, Akita
A cylindrical tea caddy made of cherry bark sits on a white background with its lid closed. The cherry bark has a natural red and orange striped pattern. It is polished and very shiny.
A cylindrical tea caddy made of cherry bark sits on a white background with its lid open. There is a second smaller lid sealing the inside of the cylinder. The cherry bark has a natural red and orange striped pattern. It is polished and very shiny.
A close-up of a cylindrical tea caddy made of cherry bark sits on a white background. The cherry bark is visible up-close and has a natural red and orange striped pattern. It is polished and very shiny.
A cylindrical tea caddy made of cherry bark sits on a white background with its lid closed. The cherry bark is brown and rough like the bark of a tree.
A cylindrical tea caddy made of cherry bark sits on a white background with its lid open. There is a second smaller lid sealing the inside of the cylinder. The outside surface of the cylinder is brown and rough like the bark of a cherry tree. The inside is smooth and polished and has a natural red and brown striped pattern.
Cherry Bark Tea Caddy Slim
￥14,000
A rectangular wooden box made of cherry bark sits on a white background with its lid open. The outside of the box is rough like the bark of a cherry tree. The inside of the box is reddish-brown, polished and shiny. The box is placed diagonal to the viewer.
A rectangular wooden box made of cherry bark sits on a white background with its lid open. The outside of the box is rough like the bark of a cherry tree. The inside of the box is reddish-brown, polished and shiny. The box is placed diagonal to the viewer.
A rectangular wooden box made of cherry bark sits on a white background with its lid closed. The outside of the box is rough like the bark of a cherry tree. The long edge of the box is facing the vieewer.
A close up of a rectangular wooden box made of cherry bark sits on a white background with its lid closed. The outside of the box is rough like the bark of a cherry tree and has a lot of texture.
Cherry Bark Rectangular Box
￥11,000
Obizutsu Cherry Bark Tea Caddy Large Silkyoak
￥21,000
A rectangular wooden plate made of cherry bark on a plain white background. The cherry bark's natural pattern is deep red with orange stripes. The bark is polished and shiny. The plate's long edge faces the viewer.
A rectangular wooden plate made of cherry bark on a plain white background. The cherry bark's natural pattern is deep red with orange stripes. The bark is polished and shiny. The plate is angled diagonally from the viewer.
A close up of a rectangular plate made of shiny red cherry bark on a plain white background. The cherry bark's natural pattern is deep red with stripes of orange. The plate is polished and shiny.
A rectangular wooden plate made of shiny red and orange cherry bark. A brown leather-bound book sits on top of the plate.
A rectangular wooden plate made of shiny red and orange cherry bark. On the plate are a white and silver pencil, a thin, green leather-bound notebook, a thicker brown leather-bound notebook, and on on top of the brown book, a pencil crayon with one red end and one navy blue end.
Aiita Plate Mujikawa
￥6,000
Cherry Bark Brooches by MEMENTOS
from ￥14,000
Obizutsu Cherry Bark Tea Caddy Large Wendge
￥21,000
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Obizutsu Cherry Bark Tea Caddy Tea Scoop Set
￥16,500
Traditional Japanese Kabazaiku

Cherry bark crafting, kabazaiku in Japanese, has been practiced in for well over 200 years in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture, where its traditional techniques continue to be passed down. In fact, it was originally a side-hustle for low ranking samurai! As the Edo Period was marked by stability and peace, many samurai had to take on a secondary occupation to make ends meet. The high-quality craftsmanship of kabazaiku items were soon recognized, and it became an officially-recognized craft.

keeps tea leaves in outstanding condition

Cherry bark is a natural insulator against changes in humidity, making it a perfectly suited for storing tea leaves and other sensitive products. Denshiro's tea caddy double lid design seals in all the freshness, keeping your tea and other items it top condition.

Sustainably made with Natural Cherry Bark

Kakunodate is famous for its spectacular cherry trees. All Denshiro items are handmade with natural cherry bark, whose harvesting work itself requires extremely high skills. The bark is sustainably harvested by carefully alternating where bark is taken from, allowing for regrowth.