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New Zen

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Peace of mind, balance with our environment,
synergy born
through understanding.
tefutefu hopes to shine a light on quintessential Japanese philosophy through artisanal craftsmanship.

OUR MISSION

New Zen

New Zen

yajirushi

Peace of mind, balance with our environment,
synergy born
through understanding.
tefutefu hopes to shine a light on quintessential Japanese philosophy through artisanal craftsmanship.

OUR MISSION

New Zen

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SUITŌ

-A Lifetime Companion- Japanese craft "SUITŌ" SHIKI collection made from Urushi. SUITŌ is inspired by the …

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The Bonsai Master -Kunio Kobayashi-

Kunio Kobayashi is one of Japan's distinguished bonsai masters. Despite starting his unconventional self-taugh…

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URUSHI WARE: SUITŌ

What We Wanted to Create was Time Called SUITŌ

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The Art of Urushi Tapping

The Art of Urushi Tapping

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Refining your sense of beauty with the Bonsai Master -Kunio Kobayashi-

Refining your sense of beauty with the Bonsa…

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The Shining Star of Kimono Industry

The Shining Star of Kimono Industry

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Nature and Life Taught by Wild Grasses

Nature and Life Taught by Wild Grasses

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Innovating Miyakojima Traditions Through Art

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The Green Cocoons and Wild Silkworms

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BETTER COLORS

BETTER COLORS

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Meitei ( @meitei.japan ) stands as a truly singula

Meitei ( @meitei.japan ) stands as a truly singular artist, weaving the nostalgic echoes of kouta (a type of traditional short song) and traditional Japanese instruments into a soundscape that feels ancient yet refreshingly modern. His sound evokes a sense of familiarity, stirring memories of the old landscapes of Japan, yet pulses with a contemporary edge.

Meitei’s music embodies the pure essence of Japan's cultural core, resonating deeply with what tefutefu values. At a recent event hosted by SOHO ( @sohohouse ) × tefutefu ( @tefutefulab ) at twelv. ( @12twelv ), he took the stage as DJ, making the SakeSabi an unforgettable sensorial night.

We are honored to share this time with Meitei.

photo: @teddylama
#japaneseculture #japaneseartist
#japanmusic #meitei #japanstyle
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"Bonsai: New Edition" by Kunio Kobayashi (PIE Inte

"Bonsai: New Edition" by Kunio Kobayashi (PIE International)

This book is a stunning collection of bonsai photographs organized by month. From January to December, it features around 90 beautifully crafted bonsai by master Kunio Kobayashi, who exemplifies the essence of Japanese aesthetics and the spirit of wabi-sabi. The book provides detailed information on the history of bonsai and guidance on its appreciation, in both Japanese and English. It is a truly aesthetically pleasing work that reveals the beauty of bonsai and the seasonal splendor of Japan.

photo: @___mammy_
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#bookreccomendation #japanart
#bonsaimuseum #bonsaibook

SUITŌ IROHA series now available for pre-order! h

SUITŌ IROHA series now available for pre-order!
https://shop.tefutefulab.com/products/suito-iroha

photo: @daisuketakeda513
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#japaneseculture #urushiwares
#japanesedesign #handcrafted
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SUITŌ comes in three sizes: 152mm, 110mm, 91mm Th

SUITŌ comes in three sizes: 152mm, 110mm, 91mm
They are designed to serve your everyday tea, coffee or sake to be something special.
*Upcoming IROHA pre-order will be available in sizes 110mm (160ml) and 91mm (70ml)

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SUITŌ IROHA series Pre-order starts September 18,

SUITŌ IROHA series
Pre-order starts September 18, 6:00pm JST in limited quantity!
IROHA comes in six colors, each representing a different stage of a leaf's life cycle, and will be available in two sizes: 110mm and 91mm.
*110mm holds 160ml, ideal for tea
*91mm holds 70ml, perfect for sake

IROHA is finished with "sabi-urushi," a base coat technique typically hidden under polishing layers. Enjoy the natural rough texture and the color palette exalting the dynamic life of leaves as they emerge, grow, and eventually decay.

photo: @daisuketakeda513

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Ancient Japanese had fewer words to describe color

Ancient Japanese had fewer words to describe colors: red, blue, white, and black. As one of the oldest color words, "ao" (青, blue) has historically been used to describe a broader spectrum of cool colors in Japan, covering what we distinguish as blue and green today. This linguistic culture continues today when Japanese people refer to the green traffic light as "ao-shingo," or in expressions such as "ao-ringo" (green apple) and "ao-mushi" (green caterpillar).

Colors go beyond conveying visual information, imbued with cultural and symbolic significance. Like how green denotes inexperience in English-speaking countries, "ao" in Japanese culture is associated with freshness, vitality, and new beginnings. For instance, "seishun" (青春), literally "blue spring," translates to the period of adolescence, often used with nostalgic fondness in cultural narratives.

With color comes history and culture.

#japaneseculture #learnjapanese
#japaneselanguage #japanesewords
#japanese #ao

Morning glories are a quintessential symbol of sum

Morning glories are a quintessential symbol of summer in Japan, often featured on yukatas (a lightweight kimono worn in the summer). Since they were first introduced by China more than 1,200 years ago during the Nara period, morning glories have been loved by the Japanese. Many might remember growing them during the summer, as it is a common elementary school project. As the name suggests, morning glories typically open in the morning and close in the afternoon, and were likened to the “face of a morning beauty.”

#japaneseculture #asagao #morningglory
#japaneseart #japaneseartists

_ 夏山の木末の繁にほととぎす鳴き響

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夏山の木末の繁にほととぎす鳴き響むなる声の遙けさー大伴家持

Natsu yama no konuré no shige ni hototogisu naki toyomunaru koé no harukésa ー OTOMO no Yakamochi

In the leafy tree-tops
Of the summer mountain
The cuckoo calls —
Oh, how far off his echoing voice!

photo: @arata_funayama

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#manyoshu #japanesewords
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SUITŌ KIME series As Japan is one of the most fo

SUITŌ KIME series

As Japan is one of the most forested countries in the world, the country’s enduring relationship with wood is evident in its culture deeply intertwined with the use of wood in everyday life, construction, and artistry. To celebrate the natural beauty of woodgrain, our craftsmen finished SUITŌ with the “fuki urushi” technique, applying a special blend of raw lacquer.

世界でも有数の森林大国である日本には、生活の道具や建材、美術品など、あらゆる場面で長きにわたり密接に木と暮らしてきた文化が色濃く残っています。木の魅力を引き出すため、特別な配合と手順で生漆を木地に塗りこむことで木目の美しさを生かす「拭き漆」という技法で仕上げました。

Photo: @hikari
Graphic Design: @___mammy_

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