{"product_id":"bunbougoho","title":"BUNBOU-GOHOU (Five Treasures of the Study)\n","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBUNBOU-GOHOU (Five Treasures of the Study) has been created by Kuretake, a company that wishes to pass on and preserve the traditional techniques of Sumi-ink-making cultivated in Nara prefecture and to spread the excellence of Japanese craftsmanship throughout the world. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn ancient China, a scholar's room was called a \u003cem\u003eBunbou\u003c\/em\u003e (a study), and the four most important tools used by the scholar, which were the brush, inkstick, inkstone, and paper, were called the \u003cem\u003eBunbou-Shihou\u003c\/em\u003e (Four Treasures of the Study).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis time, a glass pen born in Japan was added to the treasures to make five sets of \"BUNBOU-GOHOU (Five Treasures of the Study).\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe five items are made of top-quality materials and skillfully crafted with elegant designs suitable for modern lifestyles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe sound and feel of rubbing the inkstick, the texture of the paper, and the touch of the writing with the brush. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pleasure of handwriting would make your daily life more enjoyable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSet Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e① Brush (Aichi \/ Toyohashi): w10 x h185 x d10 mm (excluding protective cap)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e② Inkstick (Nara): w20 x h9 x d75 mm (not including the paulownia box)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e③ Inkstone (Tokyo, Miyagi): w120 x h30 x d120 mm \/ inkstone surface: w101 x h5 x d101 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e④ Paper (Nara): w110 x d155 mm ( 1 sheet size )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e⑤ Glass Pen (Fukui, Nara): w15 x h145 x d15 mm ( not including protective cap)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003ePen Rest (Tokyo, Nara): w70 x h17 x d15 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e⑥Wooden Tray (Tokyo, Nara): w267×h35×d245 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e⑦ Glass Inkstick Rest: w60×h53×d58 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e⑧ Glass Water Dropper: w29 x h94 x d29 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e⑨ Furoshiki \u003c\/span\u003eWrapping Cloth\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e(Fukuoka \/ Kokura): w90 x h90 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e⑩ Leaflet: w105 x h148 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e⑪ \u003c\/span\u003eStackable Wooden Box\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e: w280 x h110 x d258 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e・All of these products(1~6) were handmade by artisans and use natural materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAs a result, there are individual differences in the color and shape of each product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e・Some of the contents may be subject to change without notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eToyohashi Brush Traditional craftsman : Yoshimitsu Sugiura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eToyohashi writing brushes have good ink absorption and retention, with a characteristic smooth writing feel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe rare and precious hair for the brush is from the tail of an ‘itachi’, (weasel \/ ermine), and is carefully finished by craftsmen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis hair keeps its shape well and has good pliability, making it suitable for both kana and kanji. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eInk Stick Engraver : Genshin Yonetani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSolid Ink Stick (Sumi) making begins with a wooden mold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe wooden molds are the soul of all types of solid ink, from those for practical use to the intricate designs of those for ornamental use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e The ink ingredients of soot, glue and fragrance are kneaded, formed into balls and pressed into pear wood molds, chosen for the wood’s hardness and rigidity, which does not swell and deform when it absorbs the moisture from the ink balls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eEnjoy the detailed designs and elegant brown-tinted ink of Sho-toku, an ancient ink that has been in use for over 30 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eInkstone Maker : Takashi Aoyagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIn the history of making inkstones, the circular shape is one of the oldest and ergonomically superior designs, and we aimed for functionality while creating a modern styling. \u003cbr\u003eUnlike regular inkstones, the sumido (polishing area) is in the center and has a gentle slope where the ink gathers so that it can be\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eeasily sucked up with a glass pen. \u003cbr\u003eThe inkstone material used is Gensho stone from Miyagi Prefecture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThin but durable, Gensho is one of Japan's representative inkstone materials, with excellent functionality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWashi Paper Traditional Craftsman : Masayuki Fukunishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFukunishi Washi Honpo has continued to uphold the tradition of Yoshino handmade washi.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe Fukunishi family has been in this traditional craft industry for six generations, since the 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