Keep it long, treasure it long.

Two good friends Raicho

A chopstick rest with a motif of a ptarmigan, the prefectural bird of Nagano Prefecture, has arrived from Nousaku, a casting manufacturer in Toyama Prefecture. This chopstick rest set uses brass and tin to represent the plumage that changes from brown in spring and summer to pure white in winter in order to protect itself from natural enemies. Just looking at the sight of the two thunderbirds lined up side by side makes me feel relaxed.

Not only is it great for everyday dining, but it is also a wonderful choice when entertaining guests or on auspicious days such as the New Year. When not in use, how about putting it on the windowsill or decorating it in your entryway? It shines brightly and has a certain presence.

Warmth unique to handmade

Nousaku's Raicho Hashioki set of 2 is made of tin. Tin is the second most expensive metal after gold and silver, and is resistant to oxidation and has strong antibacterial properties. It does not have the peculiar smell of metal, so it is a perfect material for tableware where hygiene is a concern. In addition, tin is usually added with other metal materials to give hardness and improve machinability, but Nousaku's tin does not contain any of them. 100% pure tin is produced using traditional casting techniques.

A thunderbird that inhabits high mountains and is also known as a messenger of the gods. There are various theories, but it is said that the name thunderbird was given because it is often active when thunder strikes. It's a brave name, but it's a cute bird that changes to white feathers in winter and curls up. A set of 2 Raicho chopsticks with 2 Raicho chopsticks. Not only can it be used as a chopstick rest, but it can also be used as a small object to decorate your kitchen.

Not only can it be used at home, but it is also ideal for gifts such as wedding gifts and housewarming gifts. A set of 2 Nousaku thunderbird chopsticks that will put a smile on the recipient's face. The tin cutlery rest makes the dining table look elegant, and the point is that it goes well with any Japanese or Western dining table.

High technology cultivated by tradition

Nousaku Co., Ltd. is a casting manufacturer in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. In 1609, Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture began to develop as a “town of commerce and industry” when Toshinaga Maeda, the lord of the Kaga Domain, established the town of Takaoka. In 1916, Nousaku Co., Ltd. started manufacturing Buddhist altar fittings using casting techniques that have been handed down in Takaoka. Casting is a processing method in which molten metal is poured into a mold to create a product, and the resulting metal product is called a casting.

Based on such casting production technology, Nousaku currently uses casting methods and metal materials (tin, brass, bronze, etc.) according to the application and product to create unique products. In its long history, Nousaku is committed to pursuing new things without being bound by tradition. to do].