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EventsTHE TEA BOWL IN PRACTICE
THE TEA BOWL IN PRACTICEThe tea bowl and its role in Japanese tea ceremony A LIVE conversation with Nathan Tichenor and Maiko BehrSunday, December 07, 1pm Please join us for a special live talk...
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EventsCLAY · TSUCHI 2 Opening Reception
土CLAY · TSUCHI 2 Ceramics from around the world Curated by LeftCoast Artefacts Opening ReceptionThursday, December 04, 5-8pm Please join us for the opening reception of LeftCoast Artefacts’ excep...
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土CLAY · TSUCHI 2 Ceramics from around the world, curated by LeftCoast Artefacts 2025 Friday, December 05 - Sunday December 14 Opening ReceptionThursday December 04, 5-8pm, at Enishi Space ...
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Holiday Shipping Guide 2025 Hello, all our loveliest customers and friends, If you’re looking to send a gift this holiday, please check our guide which includes shipping deadlines to help you pla...
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一期一会Ichigo Ichie - Once in a Lifetime Japanese Antique & Vintage Market 2025 November 15, Saturday - November 23 Sunday Dearest friends of ITSUMO, Ichigo Ichie (一期一会), our popular an...
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EventsBIG JARS by MARTIN PETERS Live Talk Artist Q&A -
BIG JARS BC Potter's Exploration of Korean OnggiStoneware by MARTIN PETERS Live Talk Artist Q&A with Nathan Tichenor (LeftCoast Artefacts)Saturday October 18 , 1-2PMat Enishi Space269 East ...
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EventsBIG JARS - Stoneware by MARTIN PETERS
BIG JARS BC Potter's Exploration of Korean OnggiStoneware by MARTIN PETERS 2025 October 17 - October 24at Enishi Space269 East 6th Ave. Vancouver BC ITSUMO is pleased to present BIG JARS by Martin...
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EventsKINTSUGI Workshop - Embrace Imperfection (Part 2)
KINTSUGI WORKSHOP Part 2Embrace Imperfection 2025 SEPTEMBER 12 & 13 Introduction, DIY & Advanced classes by Yuka Morino (Three Little Spruce)at ENISHI SPACE | 269 East 6th Ave. Vancouver ...
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EventsBooks & Baskets Pop-Up Shop
ITSUMO presents 3 weekends of browsing baskets & books at ENISHI Space. Featuring hand-woven baskets from Oaxaca Mexico and 750+ used books specializing in contemporary fictin, politics and ...
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EventsBODY OF WORK Pop-Up Shop
Introducing the Body of Work Autumn/Winter 2025 pop-up store at our concept space; ENISHI. We warmly invite you to attend the opening reception on Thursday, August 14 from 6-9pm. Join us to expe...
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EventsKINTSUGI Workshop - Embrace Imperfection
KINTSUGI WORKSHOPEmbrace Imperfection 2025 JULY 18 & 19 Introduction & DIY class by Yuka Morino (Three Little Spruce)at ENISHI SPACE | 269 East 6th Ave. Vancouver BC ITSUMO is pleased t...
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CLAY · TSUCHIJapanese & Canadian CeramicsCurated by LeftCoast Artefacts2024.11.22 - 12.01at Enishi Space ITSUMO is pleased to announce a special exhibition by LeftCoast Artefacts. “Clay · T...
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If you’re looking to send a gift this holiday, please check our guide which includes shipping deadlines to help you plan when to order holiday gifts for your family & friends, and to ensure i...
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EventsIchigo Ichie - Japanese Antiques & Vintage Market
一期一会Ichigo Ichie - Once in a Lifetime Japanese Antiques & Vintage Market2024 October 24 Thursday - November 03 Sunday Dearest friends of ITSUMO, Our exclusive antique / vintage market "...
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EventsTakazawa Candle - Warousoku Night
Takazawa Candle - Warousoku Night Special Event & Presentation Tuesday, August 13th 18:00-21:00 at ENISHI SPACE Please join us for an exclusive event celebrating the craftsmanship of W...
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WA-BAGEL POP UPPart 3 with New FlavoursSaturday July 20 & Sunday July 21 It's back again! We are so excited to announce that WA-BAGEL POP UP returns with an exciting new menu including Strawb...
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EventsWA-BAGEL x ITSUMO Pop Up Market
WA-BAGEL x ITSUMO POP UP MARKETPart 2 with Extra Goodies2024. Sat. May 18 - Mon. May 20 It's back! We are so excited to announce that WA-BAGEL x ITSUMO POP UP returns with extra delights. Fol...
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Eventsbuoy (up) - Mao Eto Ceramic Art
Mao Eto Ceramic Art buoy (up) Curious charm of the impractical 2024.04.13 Sat - 04.28 Sun Please join us for an exclusive viewing of ceramic art works by Mao Eto. It opens from April 13th Satu...
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EventsWA-BAGEL x ITSUMO Pop Up
WA-BAGEL x ITSUMO POP UP Join us for the WA-BAGEL x ITSUMO pop-up this coming long weekend of Spring! We are excited to announce this very first food pop-up in collaboration with Vancouver's ...
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Happy New Year! Thank you for all your visits and support this past year. 2023 wasn’t our easiest 12 months, that’s for sure. But our dear ITSUMO friends—and our wonderful store team—you are alway...
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Thank you so much for all your visits and support this past year. We wish every one of you a wonderful holiday of relaxation, reflection, and precious time to spend with friends, family and loved ...
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If you’re looking to send a gift this holiday, please check our guide which includes shipping deadlines to help you plan when to order holiday gifts for your family & friends, and to ensure it...
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EventsMade in Tsubamesanjo 新潟 燕三条 2023
Made in Tsubamesanjo Traditional Craftsmanship October 14 ~ December 24, 2023 Following tremendous interest last year, ITSUMO is pleased to welcome back our Made in Tsubamesanjo Event. Offering a ...
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EventsEbb & Flow – Ceramics and Artwork by Janice Wong
ITSUMO and SORT are pleased to announce a solo exhibition of multidisciplinary artist Janice Wong from November through December.
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The first snow of the season has fallen, the temperature is getting colder with each passing day. As we head deep into the winter months, there are many things to look forward to.
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24 SekkiOctober 23 – 霜降 Soukou
We decided to use late harvest Portuguese peppers, walnuts, and Sen’s homemade miso to make these brown rice miso onigiri to celebrate the concept of 名残 nagori.
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Featured today is the traditional Japanese autumn dish, 茄子田楽 Nasu Dengaku. Sen used her homemade miso, that she started in the spring, to make a sweet miso glaze to dress the grilled eggplants.
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24 SekkiSeptember 23 – 秋分 Shuubun
In Japan, the equinox is a day of reflection when families gather and pay respect to their loved ones, spend time together and connect over food.
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24 SekkiSeptember 8 – 白露 Hakuro
With the last of the summer heat remaining and the recurring theme of dew during this micro season, we thought a classic Japanese sweet called 心太 Tokoroten would be fitting and refreshing.
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Hello friends, Our team has put together a seasonal newsletter to provide you shop news, inspiration & culture as we move through the seasons together. With Labour Day approaching, we are noti...
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24 SekkiJuly 7 – 小暑 Shousho (Tanabata)
One of the customs in Japan for tanabata is to write wishes on thin strips of paper called 短冊 tanzaku and hang them on fronds of bamboo. Many households will have a length of bamboo displayed with ...
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To celebrate the beginning of summer, Sen surprised us with her homemade Strawberry Ichigo Daifuku mochi. The daifuku mochi is one of our favourite treats, especially with the first strawberries of...
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芒種 Bōushu directly translates to “awn-types” and grains with awns would be sown in the ground by Bōushu and prepared for the rainy season.
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For celebrating shouman today, Sen made Ayame-mochi; a classic Japanese confection inspired by the beautiful purple irises.
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As the sun gets higher in the sky everyday, we start to get longer days and begin transitioning into more summer-like weather with rikka (立夏) or “Summer Arises”.
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For celebrating Kokuu, Sen has made these spring treats called 草餅 kusa-mochi, sticky rice dumplings with young yomogi herbs (Artemisia princeps) that are filled with a sweet red bean paste. Kusamoc...
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