Keep it long, treasure it long.

Made of light and durable bamboo

A basket that retains the simple look of bamboo. This is a daily life tool that highlights the beauty of detailed handwork, combining thin and thick bamboo strips. When you actually hold it in your hand, you can feel the goodness of natural materials as it is, from the glossy surface and the natural texture of bamboo that remains rough.

This wonderful basket can be used for a wide variety of purposes, such as for picnics, sports days, and other outdoor activities, and for storing miscellaneous goods for interior decoration at home. This picnic basket can be placed anywhere, including kitchen utensils, books, DIY tools, etc., and can be used for a long time due to the characteristics of the material.

Clean material, bamboo

Bamboo, also known as an eco-friendly material because it grows quickly and is sustainable, is lightweight and easy to care for. Bamboo may seem flexible due to its pliability, but each individual piece has its own individuality and unique elasticity, so processing it is not easy. Bamboo is difficult to process, but the products that are completed through patient love and skill are durable enough to last a lifetime.
Bamboo is highly resistant to deterioration over time, and the more it is used, the deeper the candy color becomes, making it even more fun to use and grow. It is especially recommended for those who want to cherish one thing because it is durable and can be enjoyed for a long time.

Furthermore, bamboo is said to have antibacterial and deodorizing properties and is hygienic, and as you can see from the fact that traditional rice balls are wrapped in bamboo skin, bamboo and ingredients are an excellent combination.

As the name suggests, these hygienic picnic baskets can be used to store ingredients such as bread and rice balls for a picnic, or they can also be used to store miscellaneous goods such as books and small items. Thanks to the lightness of bamboo and the easy-to-grip handle, you can quickly lift the basket with things stored inside it, making it easy to wipe down the bottom of the basket and clean up.

A picnic basket that transforms your room into a natural space just by having it in your room. Recommended not only for yourself, but also as a gift for outdoor enthusiasts or as a housewarming gift.

Bamboo crafts that have been around since ancient times

Nankaze Kogei was founded in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture in 1979. Currently, it is produced in Hiji Town, located on the north side of Beppu City.
The beginning of Beppu bamboo crafts is so old that it is mentioned in the Nihon Shoki.When the 12th Emperor of the Kofun period stopped by Beppu on his way back from conquering the Kumaso, the accompanying chef (kitchen person) noticed that there was a lot of high-quality bamboo. It is said that it began when he discovered it and made a tea bowl basket. During the Edo period, the name of Beppu, Japan's best hot spring resort, spread throughout the country, and people began to flock to Beppu from all over the country. They were brought home as souvenirs, and bamboo crafts became popular. For this reason, Beppu is home to the only professional training school for bamboo crafts in Japan, and is a producing area that is also focusing on training successors.

Bamboo crafts in Beppu City have been based on a division of labor system since ancient times. Nanpu Kogei has a desire to engage in bamboo crafts with a new system that focuses on quality and sells products at reasonable prices, so we handle everything in-house, from the procurement of materials to manufacturing and sales. Nanka Kogei creates bamboo crafts that are easy to use and fit into everyday life, rather than as crafts or as daily necessities. Although there are very few companies in the production area that handle everything from material procurement to manufacturing and sales, we take care of everything from mountain management to supplying materials to artists, and we are passing Beppu bamboo crafts into the future from a new perspective.