-This is the ninetieth year. -Paulownia wood endures best against humidity. -In this house there are only family members. -So, If you keep making conventional style goods, they don't sell. -Good products attract customers. -Every workshop is small and cramped. -For better products, we use broader wooden boards. -Absolutely, it's much better value for money, much better! -100% made in Japan. -'For fur coats' sounds more gorgeous. -About two chests a month. -Very busy but not so profitable. -Even a 100 years old establishment went under. -Additional orders rather than re-installing. -Some are gnawed by rats (laughs). They come in hideous conditions. -Still very young, in junior high-school. -You can't join wood lengthwise.

The interview with the craftman is available for those who read Japanese. Enjoy it!(Japanese interview)

No.KTY1_____Yofuku Tansu Price: ¥600,000 Note: wardrobe Size: 940(W) x 600(D) x 1750(H) mm

No.KTY2_____Sou-giri-jidai-kobiraki Tansu Price: ¥450,000 Note: chest of drawers, made with the technique called Jidai-shiage(antique finish) Size: 1000(W) x 450(D) x 1230(H) mm

No.KTY3____ Sou-giri-jidai-seiri Tansu Price: ¥450,000 Note: chest of drawers, made with the technique called Jidai-shiage(antique finish) Size: 1000(W) x 450(D) x 1230(H) mm

No.KTY4____ Manaita Price: ¥2,500 Note: chopping board Size: 240(W) x 44(D) x 21(H) mm

No.KTY5____ Manaita Price: ¥1,800 Note: chopping board Size: 230(W) x 34(D) x 21(H) mm