{"title":"Embrace Whimsy","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImagination is a critical element of good design, and there are times when it's ok to let that creative streak run wild. Let loose a little with whimsical gifts that don't take themselves too seriously.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wooden-animal-panda","title":"Wooden Animal - Panda","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small albizia wood animals are ideal gifts for children and adults alike. Their endearing designs brighten up any counter, desk, or table and remind us of the life that can be found in even the inanimate. Each scaly, feathered, and furry friend is designed by T-Lab., a studio in Japan, and painstakingly carved, polished, and painted by a team of artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in dozens of adorable animal shapes; see our full collection\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/t-lab\" title=\"T-Lab. Collection - rikumo japan made\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/t-lab\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, and read about their adventures in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2019\/1\/22\/story-time-the-adventures-of-our-tlab-friends\" title=\"Story Time: The Adventures of Our T-Lab. Friends - rikumo journal\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2019\/1\/22\/story-time-the-adventures-of-our-tlab-friends\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e. Recommended for ages 5 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout T-Lab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From our hand to your hand\" is the heartwarming philosophy behind these animal companions from Japanese design studio T-Lab. By using sustainable lumber and taking their time shaping each cute creature - they refer to their process as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epolepole\u003c\/em\u003e, which means \"slowly\" in Swahili - the artisans at T-Lab. transform flora into fauna, creating charming examples of the natural world while respecting its finite bounty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlbizia wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003cspan\u003e ½\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" L x 1 ¾\" W x 2 ¼\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHyogo Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T-Lab.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7335334209,"sku":"TLAB-Panda","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/T-Lab_Wooden_Animal_Panda-1.jpg?v=1754933288"},{"product_id":"wire-bird-mobile","title":"Wire Bird Mobile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by vintage birdcages, this mobile holds a beautiful bird inside a handmade wire cage.  Each colorful bird is sewn from pieces of vintage fabrics by a Nagoya-based artist, so no two mobiles are alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Noriko Nakao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoriko Nakao is a multidisciplinary artist from Nagoya, Japan, who started making ceramic arts in 1998. She has exhibited in several solo and group exhibitions throughout Japan. Everything she creates is one-of-a-kind and is the result of her inspiration at the moment of creation. Her hope is to make something that will make your daily life a little more fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steel wire, iron wire, brass wire, cotton, linen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003eHeight: 4\" Diameter: 5\"  Wire: 10\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNagoya, Japan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noriko Nakao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17006077313,"sku":"TS-WBM","price":76.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Rojinosora_Wire_Bird_Mobile-1.jpg?v=1698853757"},{"product_id":"mt-masking-tape-neko","title":"MT Washi Tape - Neko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrom sealing a lunch bag to wrapping a special gift, the world of washi tape is a playground for the creative mind. Washi tape is made from translucent Japanese rice paper and comes in an endless spectrum of colors and patterns. It features a gentle adhesive, making it easy to stick on and tear off without damaging any surfaces. Its soft, tactile texture and colorful prints are perfect for craft projects- use it to customize and decorate notebooks, letters, labels, packages, and even your walls!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout MT Washi Tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWashi tape was invented by MT, a 100-year-old company specializing in paper adhesives. In 2006, the company received notice that three women in Tokyo had been using their utility tapes to make beautiful craft projects. Inspired by their creativity, MT invited the women to tour the factory and began developing an entirely new type of colorful, adaptable tape that could be used for creative projects. Today, washi tape comes in thousands of colors, prints, and designs, and has a cult following among crafters and stationery aficionados throughout the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Washi paper, adhesive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: 1.75\" W x 1.3\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChiba, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuji Bungu","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":38696252685,"sku":"EC-WT-NBL","price":10.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":38696254861,"sku":"EC-WT-NBK","price":10.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Fuji_Bungu_MT_Washi_Tape_Neko_Group-2.jpg?v=1787165565"},{"product_id":"susu-bamboo-round-chopsticks","title":"Susu Round Bamboo Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful yet minimal, the Susu Round Bamboo Chopsticks sport a colorful curved top, while the flat planes of their natural wood portions help keep the chopsticks from rolling out of reach. A shorter length and lightweight construction make these a perfect option for young ones or those with smaller hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, acrylic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8.25\" L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":39476461961413,"sku":"YM-SBRC-BL","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":39476462780613,"sku":"YM-SBRC-OR","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive","offer_id":39476463206597,"sku":"YM-SBRC-OL","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":39476463370437,"sku":"YM-SBRC-BK","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":39476463435973,"sku":"YM-SBRC-CL","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":39476463468741,"sku":"YM-SBRC-PU","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":39476463501509,"sku":"YM-SBRC-GR","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":39476464156869,"sku":"YM-SBRC-RD","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Susu_Bamboo_Round_Chopsticks_Group-1.jpg?v=1697142689"},{"product_id":"shunshun-post-card-silver-fuji","title":"Shunshun Postcard - Silver Fuji","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing nothing more than a pen and paper, the artist known as Shunshun creates striking depictions of natural beauty that inspire serenity in all who view them. Now, send a bit of that tranquility to a friend or loved one with a postcard from a peaceful place. This design pays homage to a celestial body as it climbs beyond the peak of Mt. Fuji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the full Shunshun collection\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shunshun Collection - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/shunshun\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/shunshun\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Shunshun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShunshun is a Hiroshima-based creative who began his career in architecture design before pivoting to focus on fine art. His work uses delicate lines and intricate details to compose thoughtful representations of the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e5.8\" L x 3.95\" W\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHiroshima, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shunshun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40164233150661,"sku":"SHSH-PC-SF","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Shunshun_Post_Card_Silver_Fuji-1.jpg?v=1697143032"},{"product_id":"susu-kaku-bamboo-chopsticks","title":"Susu Kaku Bamboo Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp\u003eSusu Kaku Bamboo Chopsticks sport a colorful squared top, while the flat planes of their natural wood portions help keep this flatware from rolling out of reach. A shorter length and lightweight construction make these a perfect option for young ones or those with smaller hands. Crafted from Moso bamboo, a sustainable and renewable resource, and available in 8 colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about the Yamachiku collection in this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/X_hTWHpzs5Y\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo introduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e8.26\" L\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":44135870660805,"sku":"YM-SKBC-RD","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive","offer_id":44135875084485,"sku":"YM-SKBC-OL","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":44135875117253,"sku":"YM-SKBC-GR","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":44135875150021,"sku":"YM-SKBC-CL","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":44135875182789,"sku":"YM-SKBC-OR","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44135875215557,"sku":"YM-SKBC-BK","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy","offer_id":44135875248325,"sku":"YM-SKBC-NV","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":44135875281093,"sku":"YM-SKBC-GY","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Yamachiku_Susu_Kaku_Bamboo_Chopsticks_Group-1.jpg?v=1737985134"}],"url":"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/embrace-whimsy.oembed","provider":"rikumo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}