NOSAKU \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e
\n<\/strong><\/h1>\n“Living with Lacquer” \u2013 Kanazawa Urushi since 1780<\/h1>\n“Since 1780 \u2013 Embedding Urushi in Daily Life”<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn 1780, the first of his generation, Notoya Sakutar\u014d, founded a shop dedicated to urushi<\/em> (Japanese lacquer) in Musashiga-tsuji, Oyama (Kaga Province). For over 240 years \u2013 now in its eighth generation \u2013 Nosaku<\/strong> has been involved in distributing urushi<\/em>, as well as producing and selling fine lacquerware, always with the mission of carrying forward the urushi<\/em> culture. At the core of the company remains the founder\u2019s merchant principle:
“A business exists for its customers.”<\/strong><\/p>\nTradition & Evolution<\/strong><\/h3>\nNosaku sees itself as a guardian of lacquerware excellence \u2013 with a focus on Kanazawa-Shikki<\/strong> (\u91d1\u6ca2\u6f06\u5668), Kaga-Makie<\/strong> (\u52a0\u8cc0\u8494\u7d75), Wajima-nuri<\/strong> (\u8f2a\u5cf6\u5857), and Yamanaka-nuri<\/strong> (\u5c71\u4e2d\u5857). Every product undergoes rigorous quality control by in-house inspectors before it reaches customers.<\/p>\nKanazawa-Shikki \u2013 Lacquerware from Kanazawa<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe tradition dates back to 1630, when the third daimy\u014d of the Maeda clan, Maeda Toshitsune<\/strong>, invited the renowned makie<\/em> (gold\/silver lacquer decoration) master Igarashi Doh\u014d<\/strong> from Kyoto to Kanazawa \u2013 marking the beginning of a golden age for Kanazawa lacquerware. Influenced by courtly elegance and samurai aesthetics, beauty and functionality were harmoniously combined. Since then, these artistic objects have carried the name Kanazawa-Shikki<\/strong>.<\/p>\nPhilosophy & Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe company places great importance on preserving beauty and life \u2013 urushi<\/em> objects made from natural wood and tree resin are notable for their repairability and durability<\/strong>. This aligns with modern SDG principles<\/strong> (Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations in 2015). Nosaku strives for a philosophy of \u201cthree-way benefit\u201d<\/strong> (sanp\u014d yoshi<\/em>): where seller, artisan, and buyer all prosper equally. Both traditional and contemporary, Nosaku brings Kanazawa culture from Japan to the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"SHIKI](\"https:\/\/worldofshiki.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/img-order-01.jpg\" "\\"SHIKI-Boutique-Sakethek-Kanasawa\\"")
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“Since 1780 \u2013 Embedding Urushi in Daily Life”<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn 1780, the first of his generation, Notoya Sakutar\u014d, founded a shop dedicated to urushi<\/em> (Japanese lacquer) in Musashiga-tsuji, Oyama (Kaga Province). For over 240 years \u2013 now in its eighth generation \u2013 Nosaku<\/strong> has been involved in distributing urushi<\/em>, as well as producing and selling fine lacquerware, always with the mission of carrying forward the urushi<\/em> culture. At the core of the company remains the founder\u2019s merchant principle:
“A business exists for its customers.”<\/strong><\/p>\nTradition & Evolution<\/strong><\/h3>\nNosaku sees itself as a guardian of lacquerware excellence \u2013 with a focus on Kanazawa-Shikki<\/strong> (\u91d1\u6ca2\u6f06\u5668), Kaga-Makie<\/strong> (\u52a0\u8cc0\u8494\u7d75), Wajima-nuri<\/strong> (\u8f2a\u5cf6\u5857), and Yamanaka-nuri<\/strong> (\u5c71\u4e2d\u5857). Every product undergoes rigorous quality control by in-house inspectors before it reaches customers.<\/p>\nKanazawa-Shikki \u2013 Lacquerware from Kanazawa<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe tradition dates back to 1630, when the third daimy\u014d of the Maeda clan, Maeda Toshitsune<\/strong>, invited the renowned makie<\/em> (gold\/silver lacquer decoration) master Igarashi Doh\u014d<\/strong> from Kyoto to Kanazawa \u2013 marking the beginning of a golden age for Kanazawa lacquerware. Influenced by courtly elegance and samurai aesthetics, beauty and functionality were harmoniously combined. Since then, these artistic objects have carried the name Kanazawa-Shikki<\/strong>.<\/p>\nPhilosophy & Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe company places great importance on preserving beauty and life \u2013 urushi<\/em> objects made from natural wood and tree resin are notable for their repairability and durability<\/strong>. This aligns with modern SDG principles<\/strong> (Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations in 2015). Nosaku strives for a philosophy of \u201cthree-way benefit\u201d<\/strong> (sanp\u014d yoshi<\/em>): where seller, artisan, and buyer all prosper equally. Both traditional and contemporary, Nosaku brings Kanazawa culture from Japan to the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>
“A business exists for its customers.”<\/strong><\/p>\n
Tradition & Evolution<\/strong><\/h3>\nNosaku sees itself as a guardian of lacquerware excellence \u2013 with a focus on Kanazawa-Shikki<\/strong> (\u91d1\u6ca2\u6f06\u5668), Kaga-Makie<\/strong> (\u52a0\u8cc0\u8494\u7d75), Wajima-nuri<\/strong> (\u8f2a\u5cf6\u5857), and Yamanaka-nuri<\/strong> (\u5c71\u4e2d\u5857). Every product undergoes rigorous quality control by in-house inspectors before it reaches customers.<\/p>\nKanazawa-Shikki \u2013 Lacquerware from Kanazawa<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe tradition dates back to 1630, when the third daimy\u014d of the Maeda clan, Maeda Toshitsune<\/strong>, invited the renowned makie<\/em> (gold\/silver lacquer decoration) master Igarashi Doh\u014d<\/strong> from Kyoto to Kanazawa \u2013 marking the beginning of a golden age for Kanazawa lacquerware. Influenced by courtly elegance and samurai aesthetics, beauty and functionality were harmoniously combined. Since then, these artistic objects have carried the name Kanazawa-Shikki<\/strong>.<\/p>\nPhilosophy & Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe company places great importance on preserving beauty and life \u2013 urushi<\/em> objects made from natural wood and tree resin are notable for their repairability and durability<\/strong>. This aligns with modern SDG principles<\/strong> (Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations in 2015). Nosaku strives for a philosophy of \u201cthree-way benefit\u201d<\/strong> (sanp\u014d yoshi<\/em>): where seller, artisan, and buyer all prosper equally. Both traditional and contemporary, Nosaku brings Kanazawa culture from Japan to the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>
Kanazawa-Shikki \u2013 Lacquerware from Kanazawa<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe tradition dates back to 1630, when the third daimy\u014d of the Maeda clan, Maeda Toshitsune<\/strong>, invited the renowned makie<\/em> (gold\/silver lacquer decoration) master Igarashi Doh\u014d<\/strong> from Kyoto to Kanazawa \u2013 marking the beginning of a golden age for Kanazawa lacquerware. Influenced by courtly elegance and samurai aesthetics, beauty and functionality were harmoniously combined. Since then, these artistic objects have carried the name Kanazawa-Shikki<\/strong>.<\/p>\nPhilosophy & Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe company places great importance on preserving beauty and life \u2013 urushi<\/em> objects made from natural wood and tree resin are notable for their repairability and durability<\/strong>. This aligns with modern SDG principles<\/strong> (Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations in 2015). Nosaku strives for a philosophy of \u201cthree-way benefit\u201d<\/strong> (sanp\u014d yoshi<\/em>): where seller, artisan, and buyer all prosper equally. Both traditional and contemporary, Nosaku brings Kanazawa culture from Japan to the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>
Philosophy & Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe company places great importance on preserving beauty and life \u2013 urushi<\/em> objects made from natural wood and tree resin are notable for their repairability and durability<\/strong>. This aligns with modern SDG principles<\/strong> (Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations in 2015). Nosaku strives for a philosophy of \u201cthree-way benefit\u201d<\/strong> (sanp\u014d yoshi<\/em>): where seller, artisan, and buyer all prosper equally. Both traditional and contemporary, Nosaku brings Kanazawa culture from Japan to the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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