Sourcing & Expertise
Looking for a specific piece in Japan?
Based in Kyushu, we help you find and buy Japanese antiques, traditional crafts, and carefully selected decorative objects directly from Japan, guiding you or acting on your behalf as much as you prefer — with a personal and discreet approach.
What We Do
On-site in Japan
Based in Kyushu, we work directly with markets, shops, and local dealers. We can act on your behalf in Japan — whether you are here or not — with a discreet and considered approach.
This direct presence allows us to access authentic Japanese items at the source, beyond what is typically available online.
We search for you
We look for specific items based on your request — whether you are a collector searching for Japanese antiques, traditional crafts, or carefully selected decorative objects, or simply looking for something meaningful from Japan.
Once we understand what you’re looking for, we identify and suggest relevant pieces.
For those wishing to explore further, we offer tailored journeys across Kyushu centered around Japanese antiques, traditional crafts, and local artisan culture.
We take you to markets, shops, and trusted dealers, offering direct access to the world of Japanese antique sourcing.
We guide you in Japan
How It Works
1. Tell us what you are looking for
Share as much detail as you can — object type, style, budget, references…
2. We review your request
We confirm if and how we can assist you.
3. We begin the search or support
We identify and present relevant Japanese pieces, or guide you step by step through the sourcing process in Japan.
4. You decide
Nothing is purchased without your approval.
START YOUR SEARCH
A simple and straightforward process,
whether you are in Japan or not.
Tell us what you’re looking for — there’s no obligation.
We’ll simply let you know what is possible.
We usually reply within 24–48 hours. All requests are handled personally.
A Thoughtful, Honest Approach
We do not claim to cover all of Japan or every category of antiques, nor to have access to everything. Our work is rooted in the objects, places, and relationships we genuinely know through daily experience.
From Kyushu, we work directly with local markets, artisans, shops, and trusted dealers, offering a personal and carefully considered approach to Japanese antique and traditional craft sourcing.
If we feel we can help, we will tell you honestly. If not, we will always be transparent — and, whenever possible, guide you toward the right direction.
