Connecting the Deep Value of Japan to the World.
THE CHALLENGE
Fading Landscapes, Vanishing Techniques.
The quiet crisis facing Japan's "Local" regions. Beautiful crafts and rich lives woven into the four seasons. The Japanese countryside that nurtured them is now on the brink of extinction.
At Risk of Disappearing
744
Municipalities
40%
of Local Govs
Iwate Prefecture, our home, stands at the forefront of this crisis. When people leave, culture fades. If there are no successors, the techniques of Nambu Ironware and Urushi Lacquerware will be lost forever. This is not just Japan's loss; it is the loss of a cultural heritage shared by humanity.
OUR ACTION
To Deliver is to Protect and Nurture.
We are creating a virtuous cycle through two approaches to halt this decline.
1. Craftsmanship
We curate the finest traditional crafts from Iwate and Tohoku for the world. By returning fair value to artisans, we cultivate the soil for the next generation of successors.
2. Rural Experience
To a place with nothing, yet everything. We invite guests to the "authentic Japanese countryside". Through the air, food, and interaction with locals, we revitalize the region's vitality.
Two Paths, One Shared Vision.
Company Profile
Company Name
Toramonten LLC
Location
235-30 Osaki, Takizawa City, Iwate, Japan
Founded
April 1, 2025
Representative
Kohei Chida
Business Activities
- Export & Sales of Traditional Crafts (Cross-border E-commerce)
- Product Development using Traditional Techniques
- Operation of Private Lodging & Experience
- Product Development using Traditional Techniques
- Operation of Private Lodging & Experience