PERSONALIZED SOURCING & EXPERTISE

Expert evaluating authenticity of a Japanese piece
Expert evaluating authenticity of a Japanese piece

Looking for something special from Japan?

Whether it’s a unique antique, a piece of traditional craftsmanship, or local art with quiet charm, we offer a fully personalized service to help you find meaningful and authentic objects — with care, experience, and cultural insight.

Our work is grounded in trust, discretion, and a deep connection to the regions we know best — especially Kyushu, where we live and source directly. Each request is treated with attention and honesty:

if we feel we’re the right ones to help, we will. If not, we’ll let you know right away.

What We Offer

Sourcing rare Japanese antiques and folk crafts in Kyushu
Sourcing rare Japanese antiques and folk crafts in Kyushu

1. Personalized Sourcing

We search for specific items based on your request — whether you're a collector, interior designer, or simply passionate about Japan. Once we understand what you're looking for, we’ll do our best to find it and propose options.

2. Support & Verification

If you've found something online or during your travels in Japan but need help checking its authenticity or value, we can:
– Contact the seller on your behalf
– Help verify the quality and fair price
– Assist with logistics or safe shipment if needed

Hands-on support with purchasing antiques from Japan
Hands-on support with purchasing antiques from Japan

3. Expertise & Certificates

For antiques and collectible objects, we offer certificates that include details such as estimated age, origin, materials, and authenticity. This is especially useful for collectors, resellers, or as documentation for insurance.

Antique certificate detailing age, origin, and materials
Antique certificate detailing age, origin, and materials

How It Works

A Thoughtful, Honest Approach

Personalized Sourcing

  1. Tell us what you’re looking for — the more details you share, the better we can help.

  2. We review your request and let you know if we can take it on.

  3. We begin the search and send you options with descriptions and photos.

  4. You decide — nothing is purchased without your confirmation.`

Purchase Support & Verification

  1. Send us the link or photos of the item you've found.

  2. We evaluate the piece — materials, condition, price, seller reliability.

  3. We advise you honestly and, if needed, help coordinate the purchase and shipping.

  4. You stay in control — we only act with your approval.

Expertise & Certificates

  1. Submit photos or info about the item you'd like documented.

  2. We assess the piece and gather historical, stylistic, and material details.

  3. We issue a certificate stating estimated age, origin, materials, and authenticity.

  4. You receive a digital and/or printed version for your records or resale.

Please note: we only provide certificates for items within our area of expertise. If the item falls outside our knowledge, we will let you know honestly before proceeding.

INQUIRY FORM

We don't pretend to cover all of Japan or every category of art.
Instead, we take a thoughtful approach — guided by what we know well and by the people and markets we trust. If we can help, we’ll let you know clearly. If not, we’re happy to say so and, if possible, point you in the right direction.