Spring is coming. Special feature on items that enjoy daily life

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1/9/24Publish

From food to skincare, here are 13 brands you want to use every day.

I would like to extend my best wishes for the New Year.

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the people of the affected areas of the disaster that occurred on New Year's Day, mainly on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture.

I sincerely pray that the day will come when we can live with peace of mind as soon as possible, and that the disaster area will be rebuilt.

In 2024, we will continue to cherish every day without forgetting to be grateful for the everyday things we take for granted.

We will introduce ideas and items to enrich "clothing, food, and housing" and live happily to everyone.

In this article, we have a lineup of items that are close to everyday life that you can carefully enjoy a slice of life.

Food and tableware that fills the dining table with smiles. Lifestyle goods that are friendly to people and the planet. We will introduce various brands that can meet the needs of customers who want to "spend a healthy new year", such as skin care and self-care items with plenty of plants.

I wish you all a wonderful year.

Thank you for your continued support this year.

Editorial Staff

foodstuff

Introducing delicious and healthy products that are perfect for family gatherings and relaxing café time alone. We have items that will be appreciated as gifts for your loved ones.

YOKACHORO FOOD BASE / Bottling and canning that only chefs can do

YOKACHORO FOOD BASE is a full-fledged craft bottling and canning brand that uses thinned vegetables and non-standard crops. Agricultural crops are mainly grown without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, seafood is natural, and meat is raised with a focus on game or feed.

"Fermented Seasoning Series"Just stir-fry it with vegetables, add a spoonful to the soup, add it to the dish, and that's it.The usual dishes suddenly become a different lookand very popular.

"Yamashiro strawberry chocolate sauce" seems to be a good Valentine's giftWhat a dish. It is used by professionals such as cafes and cake shops on Awaji Island, and the reason why it is called a phantom strawberry is also a convincing taste if you eat it.

There are many products that are vegan or do not use the 7 major allergens, and the seasonings are naturally brewed.Supported by organic-minded people, vegans, vegetarians, food lovers, and hospitality loversIt is a brand that has been.

annon / Stick-type powdered tea that tastes the whole tea leaves

annon is a Japan tea brand born from Hiraoka Shoten, a tea merchant rooted in the mountainous area of Shizuoka City, Tamagawa. The easy-to-carry stick-type powdered tea uses 100% Ichiban tea leaves from Shizuoka City, which have been carefully cultivated with reduced pesticides.Tea that is easily delicious and provides optimal nutritional content just by dissolving it in water or hot waterAre.

The popular "Assortment of 3 Kinds of Tea" released last summer has a gorgeous package design with bonsai and ikebana motifs.Slim, not bulky, and affordableTherefore, it is chosen as a small gift.

It is also available at select shops that sell food and miscellaneous goods, as well as apparel shops.

From IS Foods / Ehime, anchovies made from salted domestic one-mouthed sardines

IS Foods is a brand launched with the aim of processing and selling domestic marine products caught in the rich seas of the Seto Inland Sea and other parts of Japan.

Ehime Prefecture is an area where you can get a lot of high-quality one-mouthed sardines along with chirimen and whitebait. It was born from the words, "It would be delicious to make anchovies with such a beautiful one-mouthed sardines."There are two types of anchovies, one soaked in rapeseed oil and the other soaked in olive oil。 Suppress the fermentation odor as much as possible,The flavor is concentrated in the salty taste, and it is easy to use at home.It is finished in.

The most popular is "soaked in this oil with anchobi"。 Taking advantage of the flavor of anchovies, this dish is made by soaking "chirimenjako" in a special oil based on sesame oil. It can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as rice accompaniments, pasta, and buckets.

Bali's completely sun-dried salt "TEJAKULA" / Beautiful and rare, pyramid-shaped natural crystalline salt

The brand owner, who has been a big salt lover since he was a child, launched "Bali's complete sun-dried salt "TEJAKULA" with the desire to preserve the traditions of Bali. Once you use Tejakura salt, many users feel that other salts are salty and cannot use anything else.

The only "pyramid salt" in the worldis truly an art created by nature. Coarse salt made by traditional methods in the salt pans of Bali, Indonesia, which has been used for more than 500 years, is crystallized into a pyramid shape by a special method by skilled craftsmenMysterious Natural Crystalline SaltAre.

It crystallizes in a pyramid shape only when rare natural conditions are met, and only those that crystallize more beautifully are carefully selected.

other"Arajio" that can be used for cooking in general, "Powder salt" that has a fine texture and can be used as a massage saltThere are salts such as "cube salt" that can be put in a mill and used freely, according to the purpose and preference.

It is a brand that is not only used in cooking, but also used as a healing, salting, and amulet.

Yamaguchi Sesame Honpo / 100% sesame oil that is refined with time and effort

Yamaguchi Sesame Honpo produces sesame oil and sesame foods made using traditional manufacturing methods and unique technology.

"Sesame oil that brings out the flavor of sesame seeds"Carefully selected sesame seeds are roasted by artisans to the optimal state for squeezing oil, and the oil is pressed by the cold pressing method. Repeat filtration with Japanese paper to filter only the supernatant of the oil,It takes about 2 months to finally make a dishAre. It is a 100% sesame oil that is refined with time and effort without any chemical treatment or heat treatment.

It is so light in the mouth that you can use it every day like salad oil such as fried eggs and stir-fries, and it has strong antioxidant power, so take it as it is about a spoonful.Maintaining daily healthAlso recommended.

In addition to directly managed stores, it is available at Plugs Market Hiroshima LECT store, where Hands is creating a store in the community.

Tableware

ASAKURA / Tools of life entrusted with furniture making technology and pride

ASAKURA is a brand born from Asakura Furniture in Niigata Prefecture, which has been engaged in furniture making for more than 70 years with its roots in the manufacture of paulownia chests. We maximize the charm of the materials and manufacture household goods that fit in with our daily lives, where the skilled skills of traditional craftsmen shine in the details.

"Wave Riding Bread Plate" is a wooden plate dedicated to bread.The groove on the surface cuts the contact area between the bread and the plate by about 83%, making it easier for excess steam to escape.Maintains the texture of baking.It has a flaxseed oil finish that is safe to put in your mouth, and you can wash it with detergent. You can use it for a long time by moisturizing it with oil regularly.

There are two sizes: "200", which is perfect for one piece of bread, and "270", which is suitable for hot sandwiches and pizza. Since the back side is flat, it can also be used as a cutting board.

It is an item that will be appreciated not only by those who like wood and those who are interested in crafts, but also by those who want to feel happiness and enjoyment in their lives.

Manses Design / Tableware from Sweden with the concept of "having fun and spending a meaningful time around the dining table"

Based on the concept of "having fun and meaningful time around the dining table", Manses Design's tableware has a simple design that enhances the beauty of the ingredients and matches any meal.

A series of tableware with a ground pattern and brown glaze on the entire surface"STUGSUND" has a texture like vintage tablewareIt was born through a lot of trial and error to express. Each piece has a different expression, so you can enjoy tasteful table coordination.

Chic shades are popularThe "Glassware Series" has a deep amber color that creates a more mature space in the dining roomIt does.

It is popular with customers of restaurants and cafes that are particular about ingredients, and is also widely handled by restaurants.

Umeyama Kiln / 140 years in business, beautiful handiwork inherited in Ehime

Umeyama Kiln is the oldest kiln in Tobe Town, Ehime Prefecture, the production area of Tobeyaki. Since the Meiji era, we have been exporting products not only to Japan but also to Southeast Asia, India, and the United States, and continue to pursue "use and beauty" even in the changing times, and continue to manufacture products that are close to the people who use them.

It can be said that it is unique to Tobe wareThe chubby and thick shape is a symbol of durabilityAre. It doesn't break easily even if you handle it a little roughly, and of course it can be used in a dishwasher, and it can be heated in a microwave oven because it is resistant to heat.While pursuing use and beauty, each one is handmade, hand-painted simple itemsis perfect for a daily meal without shoulders and elbows.

It is widely handled by the Tobe Ware Traditional Industry Hall, folk art and craft shops, pottery shops, hotels, restaurants, etc. nationwide.

lifestyle

It feels good to use and is kind to the earth.

Here are some eco-friendly daily necessities that you can easily use in your daily life.

Guppy Friend | GUPPYFRIEND / Prevent microplastic pollution and wear important clothes for a long time

Guppy Friend is a brand that considers microplastics to be one of the biggest environmental disruptors of our time and is learning and researching to reduce microplastic pollution.

Last year, many buyers paid attention to the "washing bag," which was created as a first step to reduce pollution.Simply placing laundry in this bag dramatically reduces the number of broken plastic fibers and prevents microplastic contamination of synthetic and synthetic products.。 After washing, the microfiber accumulated in the bag can be disposed of as combustible waste.

At the same time, it protects the material in the bag and reduces damage caused by washing.You can wear your favorite clothes for a long time.Currently, it is sold in about 50 countries around the world.

mana. / A lifestyle brand from Okinawa that supports "sustainable living from today"

mana. (Mana) is a sustainable brand born in Okinawa with zero waste.All products are plastic-freeWe are developing long-lasting, reusable daily necessities such as bamboo toothbrushes and tableware that can be used as an alternative to disposable and plastic products.

This spring, we recommend "silk dental floss"。 Most of the floss on the market is petroleum-derived plastic, but mana.'s floss is100% naturally derived silkIt is a durable, hard-to-cut, and naturally degradable material. You don't have to worry about microplastics remaining between your teeth and accumulating in your body.

In conjunction with the popular bamboo toothbrush, why don't you propose to your customers to incorporate eco-friendliness in their daily oral care?

skincare

We are particular about additive-free and organic, and there is plenty of plant megumi. Here are some skincare brands that are gentle on sensitive skin.

efferal / A skincare brand with an ethanol-free formula composed of 96% or more naturally derived ingredients

All efferal products are ethanol-free. It is a skincare brand with items that can be used pinpointly.

"Natural UV Care Cream"is a sunscreen that achieves SPF43/PA+++.Ethanol-free formulation and environmentally friendly "non-chemical"。 In addition, it contains fruit extracts that are particular about skin damage care and moisturizing, so it keeps your skin moisturized all day long.

It is also used in hotel amenities, and is popular with people with sensitive skin and alcohol allergies.The basic 4 lines are fragrance-free formulationsTherefore, those who are sensitive to scents and those who live with pets can use it without stress.

There are samples of all products, and not only the ingredients are disclosed, but also the expiration date is printed, so it is easy to try and manage, and it is a brand that is thoroughly committed to the user's perspective.

SETOUCHI T&K HERB / Ethical herb brand that is highly acclaimed in Japan and overseas

Setouchi T&K Herb is a project brand that "supports local Japan with herbs". Using local vegetation, we are developing about 40 items such as face, hair, hand care, herbal tea, and aroma oils in small-lot production in Japan.

"Moist Setouchi Herb Water"is a lotion made from bamboo that has won numerous awards in Japan and abroad as a sustainable product.Only three floral waters: lemon myrtle, bamboo, and chamomileIt is characterized by a refreshing scent and a moist feeling.

In addition, it opened in Furano, HokkaidoCollaboration item with "NOZO HOTEL" "Herbal Tea #2 Nozomi"It is also noteworthy.

There are many fans of customers who say, "I was suffering from sensitive skin" and "I wanted something without additives made in Japan," and although the brand was born in 2019, permanent sales at the Hankyu Umeda main store started the following year. It is a brand that has a lot of support and repeat from women in their 30s who work in the city center, mainly women in their 40s and older.

Hechima Kokochi / Hechima products carefully grown with the air of Toyama and the underground water of the Tateyama mountain range

For 40 years, Hechima Kokochi is a brand that grows Hechima from seed without using any pesticides, and manufactures and sells products in an integrated manner from cultivation to harvesting, processing, manufacturing and sales.

Grown with a lot of love from the producers and helped by many beneficial microorganisms in pesticide-free fields, the hemlock is energetic and can be used for various things, and there is no place for it.

Popular "Hechima Lotion"is a 100% lotion that is gentle on the skin and has been popular as "beautiful water" for a long time.Cut the stem of the hemlock and carefully extract it drop by drop.。 The active ingredient protopanaxatriol, which is a type of saponin, is contained as the main ingredient, preventing rough skin, spots caused by sunburn, and freckles, and conditioning the skin.

No preservatives, no colorants, no synthetic surfactants, no alcohol. Processing is only pasteurization and filtrationIt is an item as it is Megumi of Hechima.

It is sold at the "Factory Ten Department Store" (Japan Bridge store and Daimaru Tokyo store), which collects factory brands from all over the country, as well as roadside stations in Toyama Prefecture."Drinking water"was introduced in the self-wellness white paper of anan No. 2341 of the magazine, "Special Feature on Recommendations for Immune Care", and was flooded with temporary orders.