Journal

The salted sakura sable cookies that Sen made invoke a happy feeling of springtime, anticipating the arrival of new growth and all the different varieties of cherry blossoms we have growing in Vanc...

24 Sekki March 21 – 春分 Shunbun no Hi

Every spring we look forward to receiving Japanese baskets made during the long winter season from the snowy part of Japan.

24 Sekki March 5 – 啓蟄 Keichitsu

For this bright start of spring season, what we have here today is 桜餅 Sakuramochi, a spring specialty and one of our favourite Japanese sweets to make to enjoy while watching the plums and sakura b...

24 Sekki March 3 – 桃の節句 Momo-no-Sekku (Hinamatsuri)

Because Peach blossoms begin to bloom around this time and they were used to ward off bad omens, this March 3rd day is sometimes called 桃の節句 Peach Sekku.

Events Japanese Shears and Gardening Tools

Stunningly handcrafted by the skilled craftsmen in Tsubamesanjo using their traditional techniques and knowledge, a selection of essential Japanese tools for gardening are now available.

24 Sekki February 19 – 雨水 Usui

This little wagashi models its cute shape to this songbird and is called an uguisu mochi. Filled with sweet bean paste, they are only served during spring when these birds hold their spring choirs.

24 Sekki February 4 – 立春 Risshun

Sweetened sticky rice wrapped in tsubaki leaves are one of oldest recorded wagashi-style sweets mentioned in Japanese literature.

24 Sekki February 3 – 節分 Setsubun

It was thought that Setsubun was a day when the boundaries between our world and the spirit world were blurred and special measures were taken to prevent any evil spirits bringing bad luck into a h...

Events Made in Tsubamesanjo 新潟　燕三条

This month of February, Itsumo presents an exciting new line of housewares from Tsubamesanjo, Niigata Prefecture.

Happy New Year 2022

2022 is the Year of the Water Tiger (壬寅, みずのえとら, mizunoetora). It is said to represent the auspiciousness of beginning anew and nurturing what has been born.

Events Ha Plates 葉皿 – Joji Fukushima Feature Sale

ITSUMO is pleased to have another opportunity to invite Vancouver based artist Joji Fukushima for his final exclusive sale featuring his hand-crafted wooden plates “Ha Plates 葉皿”.

Summer Pop-Up – Sukui on Bowen Island

Miki Tanaka Jewelry and ITSUMO will come together once more for a pop-up event on Bowen Island. This year’s theme is Sukui すくい , a Japanese expression which means “to scoop”.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

In an effort to try to contribute to positive change in our local communities, ITSUMO continues to support indigenous-led organizations whose mandate it is to help promote education, healing and re...

Thankful for the New Year

2020 has forced many of us to take time to slow down, reflect and to always be thankful.

Photo Diary One Year

The images from our photo album show a small part of our visual memories from the days we spent behind the closed doors approaching to the opening day.

Events IKE | いけ Joji Fukushima Exhibition

Comprised of over one hundred wooden bowls, cups and plates, Ike exhibition explores the connections between two familiar objects: ponds and vessels.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the inspiration we find daily from the cultural contribution made by First Nations artists.

Oval Boxes – Masashi Ifuji

Japanese craftsman & designer Masashi Ifuji specializes in creating simple but functional wooden objects, utilizing traditional techniques and minimal forms.

Ohayo – Yasujiro Ozu, 1959

On this quiet Sunday, April 12th, marked for spiritual reflection, we wanted to share with you one of our favourite Japanese films, Yasujiro Ozu’s 1959 colour masterpiece, Ohayo.

ITSUMO Store Open

We are thrilled to share exting news. ITSUMO Shop is now open. Located at 279 East 6th Ave. Vancouver BC.

Meguri on Bowen: Pop-Up at Miki Tanaka Jewelry

We are excited to announce our ITSUMO seasonal Pop Up is back, this time on Bowen Island at jewelry designer Miki Tanaka’s beautiful atelier.

Form and Function

The intersection of design where harmony is found between aesthetic, function, form and ingenuity.

Happy New Year 2019

May the Year of the Pig (Boar) bring you good fortune and lots of Happiness!

Thank You – Fall/Winter Pop-Up Shop

We would like to thank all of you who came by and shared your amazing stories, experiences, and warm celebration of the holiday season with us.

Daily Ritual

Striving for a calm quality of life by investing in refined routines.

Patina

Patina: graceful metamorphosis found within the inevitable evolution of Time.

Tradition & Craft

Colour, Form, Texture, Utility, and Tradition.

Fall/Winter Pop-Up Shop

The ITSUMO Pop Up Shop is back again! This holiday season, we hope to share with you a freshly curated selection of Japanese lifestyle products while focusing on five fundamental concepts.

Thank You – Summer Pop-Up Shop

It was great to be back again in the beautiful neighborhood of Strathcona this Summer. Thank you so much for stopping by, sharing your stories, and smiles.

Back to School

Gekkoso sketchbooks and stationery are our favorite tools to always take notes and enjoy drawing.

ITSUMO Pop-Up Shop – Summer 2018

ITSUMO seasonal pop-up shop is back! Open from August 15th Wednesday until September 3rd Monday. Our product range focuses on tableware, housewares, textiles and kitchen tools, all born from tradi...

Photo Diary Summer Album

Sori Yanagi

Whether handcrafted or manufactured, a design is born from its connection to everyday life. And this is also the source of true beauty.

Thank You

THANK YOU SO MUCH! For everyone who visited our local pop-up shop this winter, our team is truly grateful for all your warm and kind support for ITSUMO. It was great meeting single one...

Customer Appreciation 2017.12.26

We wanted to say thank you one more time before we finally close our doors, at least until the next ITSUMO popup event in Late Spring, 2018. Please join us at the shop, Tuesday, December 26th, 12-...

Celebrate the Holidays

01 and ITSUMO invite you to celebrate the holidays and the launch of the new 01 studio space at 478 Union Street.