{"title":"OITOMI since1848","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eNambu Ironware\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ OITOMI\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTheir ironware has been challenging the times for over 200 years.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8843\/7419\/files\/2025-12-02_18.32.59.png?v=1764668423\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOitomi — Nearly 200 Years of Strength and Craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhat began in 1848 as a small workshop named \u003cem data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e“Hōshōdō Oikawa Tominoshin”\u003c\/em\u003e later became known as \u003cem data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eOitomi\u003c\/em\u003e. Since then, the brand has continued crafting Nambu ironware in Mizusawa, Iwate. For more than 150 years, the workshop has produced tea kettles, teapots, and iron kettles—preserving not only techniques, but also original design drawings that reflect generations of craftsmanship.\u003cbr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eTheir artisans once depicted the plants and animals of Mizusawa with vibrant expression, breathing life into the surface of each iron kettle. Today, these artistic expressions remain as inherited molds, giving shape to new creations.\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eA defining feature of Oitomi’s manufacturing is its fully integrated process—from design to casting, finishing, and final sales—all carried out in-house.\u003cbr data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eBy understanding the nature of iron, refining polishing techniques, achieving precise casting, and relying on the trained eyes and sensibilities of master craftspeople, Oitomi continues to create ironware truly worthy of the words \u003cem data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e“robust, essential, and authentic.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8843\/7419\/files\/2025-12-02_18.33.17.png?v=1764668423\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eThe First Nambu Ironware to Cross the Ocean\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1954, the iron kettle \u003cem data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e“Kagome”\u003c\/em\u003e crafted by Oitomi became the very first Nambu ironware to be exported overseas. Today, Nambu ironware is admired around the world, but its very first step into the global market began here, with Oitomi.\u003cbr data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eThe spirit of constantly updating, improving, and taking on new challenges continues in Oitomi today. While preserving the traditional \u003cem data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"510\"\u003earare\u003c\/em\u003e (hailstone) pattern, they introduced vivid traditional Japanese colors such as indigo blue and deep crimson. These design innovations created iron kettles that harmonize beautifully with modern lifestyles.\u003cbr data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eAs a long-established maker committed to ongoing evolution, Oitomi continues to share the appeal of Japanese cast iron with the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"406\" data-start=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"65\" data-start=\"41\"\u003eAbout Nambu \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eIronware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8843\/7419\/files\/2025-12-02_18.49.09.png?v=1764668974\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"67\"\u003eNambu Tekki, or Nambu cast ironware, is one of Japan’s most iconic metalcraft traditions, passed down for more than \u003cstrong data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"186\"\u003e400 years\u003c\/strong\u003e in the region of Morioka and Ōshū in Iwate Prefecture.\u003cbr data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"254\"\u003eIt is said to have originated in the 17th century under the patronage of the Nambu Clan, beginning with the crafting of kettles for the tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"821\" data-start=\"408\"\u003eThe process remains largely unchanged even today: molten iron is carefully poured into sand molds, and each piece is finished by hand by skilled artisans.\u003cbr data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eThe thick cast iron conducts heat slowly and evenly, retaining warmth, and it is said to soften and mellow the taste of boiled water.\u003cbr data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"698\"\u003eWater heated in a Nambu Tekki kettle develops a smooth, rounded flavor, enhancing the depth and aroma of coffee and tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"823\"\u003eAnother charm lies in the fact that the surface matures with use, gradually developing a rich sheen over time.\u003cbr data-end=\"936\" data-start=\"933\"\u003eWith proper care, a Nambu Tekki kettle can last for generations — truly a \u003cem data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"1010\"\u003elifelong tool\u003c\/em\u003e, durable enough to be used even a hundred years from now.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8843\/7419\/collections\/2025-12-02_18.32.59.png?v=1764668875","url":"https:\/\/rakudajapan.com\/en-au\/collections\/oitomi-since1848.oembed","provider":"RAKUDA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}