09/01/2026
This September, five brands from Tsubamesanjo will travel to Portland to take part in Tsubamesanjo Meets Portland Japan Fair.
Tsubamesanjo is one of Japan’s leading manufacturing regions, known especially for its long history of metalworking and for producing thoughtfully designed tools for everyday life.
Meet the five brands joining us:
NOZAKI LIMITED Nozaki Limited / Founded in 1902
The maker behind GRAVIMORPH, kinetic objects designed to create a quiet moment in everyday life.
ISHIZAKI KENZAN 石崎剣山製作所
Traditional ikebana kenzan, still carefully made one by one by skilled craftspeople.
TSUBOE tsuboe
Precision graters made by a company specializing in grater manufacturing for over a century.
SHIMOMURA KIHAN KOGU【official】珈琲考具 / 茶考具 ‐ 燕三条 ‐
Thoughtfully designed kitchen tools made for everyday cooking, including their KOGU coffee collection.
TAMAKI METAL 田巻金属株式会社/バウルー
A metalworking company with more than 100 years of history, bringing their stovetop hot sandwich press, BawLoo.
What makes this event special is that you’ll have the opportunity not only to see their products, but to meet the people behind these brands here in Portland.
Join us to experience a little piece of Tsubamesanjo in Portland:
Opening Reception
Friday, September 18th
6pm - 8pm
1233 SW 10th Avenue, Portland OR 97205
Learn more through the link in okappa houseware’s bio and at Discover TSUBAMESANJO
Event artwork by Sasha Ishikawa Sasha Ishikawa