Shokodokaori

Journey back nearly three centuries to the early Edo period, when the delicate ritual of tea wove itself into the daily life of Takaoka's people. This tradition began around the time when Maeda Tos...

Around 70 years ago, Akira Takagi, the founder of Shoko-do, who began our journey in the trade of tea and copperware, was captivated by the timeless beauty of the hanging incense burners passed dow...

The wooden base, crafted by the master artisan Hideaki Kato, a traditional craftsman specializing in Shogawa woodturning, was revealed in 2024 to be adorned with intricate raden inla...

Since ancient times, hanging incense burners have been used to fill tea rooms with fragrance, serving as a way to welcome guests and express the host’s aesthetic sensibilities.What captivated us mo...

In the world of tea, there is a phrase: Wa-Kei-Sei-Jaku—Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility.It captures the essence of the tea ceremony: a serene space where host and guest honor one another,...

In the art of soradakimono—burning incense to fill a room with its delicate fragrance—the gentle wisp of purple smoke rising from the incense burner creates a serene and meditative atmosphere. Simp...