Thankful for the New Year
Jet-lagged. Though I didn't travel at all this year, it's the word that may be the closest description for how I'm feeling personally as we each attempt to fly through the psychological and social turbulence of our moment in history. A strange journey, 2020, the...
2020 Holiday Shipping Guide
2020 Holiday Shipping Guide If you’re looking to send a gift this holiday, please check our guide (deadlines) to help you plan when to order your holiday gifts to ensure it arrives before Sunday, December 25, 2020. At Itsumo we strive to process your order as quickly...
One Year
Just a couple of days ago, I was looking at the calendar on the wall as usual, with my eyes following our small notes, highlights, arrows... that we scribbled daily behind the desk. At November 2nd stopped my eyes. This day marks a special one for us as we celebrate...
IKE | いけ Joji Fukushima Exhibition
An exploration of the connection between ponds and vessels. ITSUMO is pleased to invite Vancouver based artist Joji Fukushima for an exclusive event featuring his handcrafted wooden products. Comprised of over one hundred wooden bowls, cups and plates, Ike exhibition...
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Art by Juanasialuk Irqumia, 1964 June 21st, 2020 On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we at ITSUMO wanted to take a moment to recognize the inspiration we find daily from the cultural contribution made by First Nations artists; members of communities...
Welcome Back
We are happy to announce that the ITSUMO Vancouver store has reopened. With our community’s Covid guidance in mind, we have protocols in place to protect both our staff & our customers. Hand sanitizer & masks (if desired) are available upon entry and...
REOPENING
Saturday June 6th, 2020 279 East 6th Ave, Vancouver BCCOVID SAFETY PLAN SOCIAL DISTANCING Maximum 6 customers can be accommodated in the shop at any time. Please wait in line outside until our staff can welcome you in. Please maintain 2m distance while...
Oval Boxes – Masashi Ifuji
With a spiritual inspiration, and made by hand using time-honoured methods of 18th century colonial American Shaker communities, the deep rooted form meets function philosophy of these Ifuji Oval Boxes results in an essential object for everyday positive living....
Dishes – Yumiko Iihoshi Porcelain
Casually named “Dishes”, this series of porcelain products by Yumiko Iihoshi Porcelain suggests the joy of everyday tableware. The atmosphere of your table can be subtly altered depending on the combination of shape, colour, size & detail, especially when using a...
Shipping for Mother’s Day Gift
With Mother’s Day coming up May 10th, we wanted to send out a quick note regarding shipping options to help make certain your gift arrives on time. Canada Post is currently experiencing high volume and has warned of possible delivery delays. Our Standard...
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. Seems an ideal fit for the moment we find ourselves in. The film humorously depicts...
Free Local Delivery
ITSUMO Free Local Delivery Option Added to Online Shop Dear Customers, As ITSUMO is a small, locally owned & operated independent retailer, we continue to explore ways to provide assistance to our community & our customers. Any online order we receive in the...
Our Vancouver store temporarily closed.
As the situation in our community continues to intensify, we have decided to temporarily close our Vancouver ITSUMO shop. While this has been a difficult decision to make, with the fragility of our young business in mind, we do feel the interests of our community...
2020 January Images
ITSUMO STORE OPEN
We are thrilled to share exting news. ITSUMO Shop is now open. Located at 279 East 6th Ave. Vancouver BC. Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 18:00 Sun: 12:00 - 17:00 More news to follow soon!
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. From August 8 - 18th, ITSUMO will be bringing a curated selection of Japanese glassware, tableware, vintage items and other...
Cheese Board & Cheese Knife
AZMAYA Cheese Board & Cheese Knife
SUPER MARSHMALLOW TOWEL – BEIGE
UCHINO Super Marshmallow Towel - Beige Like its name, this towel is even lighter than it looks and so soft you’d think it might melt. The miracle towel “Super Marshmallow” combines softness like marshmallows. Made exclusively with the high-quality Grade 1 Xinjian...