Choose your favorite “Experience Kit” and enjoy a hands-on workshop where you can experience the process of making Odate-style bentwood boxes.

A traditional craftsman will provide careful, hands-on guidance every step of the way until your piece is complete! This experience allows you to enjoy the crafting process while learning about traditional techniques, Akita cedar, and how to care for your bentwood box.

We display and sell a variety of bentwood box pieces in our store, so please feel free to experience the warmth of this traditional craft—which has been used for generations—and our Akita cedar products.

While there are various types of bentwood crafts throughout Japan, only Odate bentwood boxes have been designated as a National Traditional Craft.

The elegant texture and warmth of Akita cedar, combined with time-honored techniques passed down through generations, create masterpieces that are the pride of Japan.

Choose from the following three kits, designed for modern convenience, and take home the piece you’ve enjoyed making the very same day!