Collection: toyoceramics

Welcome to our woodworking art and cutlery store, where we meticulously process and transform nature's gifts such as wood and overlooked foodstuffs with inherent value into exquisite works of art.

Our Commitment to Our Products:

• We salvage discarded yet valuable natural materials like wood and food items, carefully processing and converting them into unique art pieces.
• This is the essence of Nature Loss Art.
• For instance, a spoon crafted from processed wood, when regularly maintained, can be enjoyed for an extended period.
• As you use it, the spoon's texture deepens, reflecting an increased value a symbolic expression of gratitude towards nature.
• The inception of Nature Loss Art stems from a desire to craft items with lasting utility and environmental consciousness.

Based in Fukuoka, Japan, I handle every aspect of the business from procurement and design to production, sales, and customer service ensuring meticulous attention to detail. As an individual, I am flexible and open to any questions or requests you may have, responding with politeness and courtesy.

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We aim to deliver meticulously crafted pieces that stand the test of time, allowing you to enjoy them for years to come. Each creation is made with care and precision.

Rest assured, all our products are crafted from new wood, primarily scraps. We never repurpose scrap wood, and your satisfaction is our priority.

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Magic tableware that mellows the palate of any beverage with its unique metal catalyst technology.
Stylish and luxurious feel created by the high technology of Tsubame-Sanjo and the sophisticated design of product designer Michio Akita.

Commitment to Our Products
Brand History
　[Under the theme of "environmental technology × design," we are engaged in product design products that make full use of our unique metal catalyst technology cultivated in the wastewater treatment business.

　For about 70 years, we have been developing our wastewater treatment business in Shiga Prefecture, home to Lake Biwa, which boasts the largest volume of water in Japan. About 15 years ago, we came across "metal catalyst technology. This technology made it possible to minimize the amount of catalyst and obtain efficient reactions by surface treatment of inexpensive metals instead of very expensive catalysts. This technology, which reduces the viscosity of liquid fuel through a catalytic reaction, when reacted with wastewater containing oil and fat, efficiently separates water and oil and fat, thereby increasing the efficiency of wastewater treatment.

　However, explaining this catalyst technology was extremely difficult. Therefore, we attempted to help people understand the technology by having them experience the reaction of softening a liquid by drinking it. The taste of the drink seemed to change as the reaction softened the liquid, giving the impression of a change in mouthfeel. The cup with the metal catalyst that we were carrying around as a sample at the time was just one of our technical presentation materials, but we received requests from all over the place to commercialize it, so we started product development.

　For those of us who had been in the service industry, product development was a new challenge. Catalysts are very expensive, even in small quantities. Therefore, the finished product would inevitably be expensive. Therefore, we decided to focus on the design of the product because we thought that the quality of the design had to be satisfactory as well.

　It was then that I met product designer Michio Akita. Based on Mr. Akita's idea that "design must be user-friendly," the brand's first product, "78mm" (stainless steel tumbler), was born. It was difficult to reproduce the design, which was filled with thoughts for the user, such as the thickness of the plate used and the angle of the welding, and for two years no company would take on the manufacturing of the product. After two years of rejection, we finally met Takeda Corporation, based in Tsubame-Sanjo. Two years after the conception, the [78mm] was finally completed and VANTECH PRODCUTS was born in 2017.

The name "Kikusada" was initially adopted as a trade name by Sadakichi Koizumi, the fifth generation of Koizumi Seigawara, a tile manufacturer with a heritage spanning ten generations. Today, the brand name "Kikusada" represents the craftsmanship accumulated by Koizumi Seigawara over the past ten generations.

Commitment to Our Products:

• The "Shiki" series coasters are crafted using our tile-making technology, with the tiles exhibiting water-absorbing properties to soak up water droplets.
• The Gazen series of tableware also leverages the same tile-making technology, but in this case, the water absorbency is minimized by baking the tableware at an extremely high temperature, forming an oxidized film.

CHIPS is a company dedicated to crafting tableware and household goods that seamlessly integrate into everyday life. Since these items are part of our daily routine, we strive to create products that are not only easy to use but also effortlessly blend into our lives, enhancing our daily experiences.

In this store, we proudly present our meticulously crafted CHIPS products, including tableware and interior goods that we believe are exceptional.

Experience the joy of incorporating your favorite items into your daily life, and discovering unexpected happiness in the mundane. Our product lineup is designed to add a touch of enrichment to your ordinary days.

Commitment to Our Products:
Chips Inc. is a manufacturer that prioritizes the shape, color, material, and pricing of its products under the theme of tableware you will want to use again and again.

Our products can elevate the visual appeal of everyday dishes, making them even more delightful.

We offer tableware designed for practical use in your daily life.