Journal

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”.
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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...
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2020 has forced many of us to take time to slow down, reflect and to always be thankful.
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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.
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EventsIKE | 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.
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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.
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Japanese craftsman & designer Masashi Ifuji specializes in creating simple but functional wooden objects, utilizing traditional techniques and minimal forms.
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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.
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We are thrilled to share exting news. ITSUMO Shop is now open. Located at 279 East 6th Ave. Vancouver BC.
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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.
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The intersection of design where harmony is found between aesthetic, function, form and ingenuity.
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May the Year of the Pig (Boar) bring you good fortune and lots of Happiness!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gekkoso sketchbooks and stationery are our favorite tools to always take notes and enjoy drawing.
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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...
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Whether handcrafted or manufactured, a design is born from its connection to everyday life. And this is also the source of true beauty.
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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-...
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01 and ITSUMO invite you to celebrate the holidays and the launch of the new 01 studio space at 478 Union Street.
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Last minute gift shopping? Our pop-up shop is open till 8pm every night (Sunday till 6pm). During the busy season for all the dinner parties and holiday event, we’re here to assist you to f...
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Hello! ITSUMO Lifestyle Pop-up Shop is now open. We are here till December 24th. If you’re in the neighborhood, please stop by. We’ll have some hot tea for all customers on the cold days. Addres...
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A Whisper of Winter, The Warmth of Home. Our seasonal pop-up shop will open from November 16th to December 24th in the Strathcona neighborhood of Vancouver, BC.
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