Month: May 2018

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Fair pricing policy

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My price politic is super clear: their is no price politics. Seriously, I pay the Japan Treasure Quest a fair price for authentic handmade products to support the few remaining craftsman in this industry. Because yes, Unfortunately the traditional footwear (especially geta) industry is dying in Japan as young people prefer wearing modern shoes. It become harder and harder to find the proper Wood as well as the hanao (the tissue on the top), there is only few artisan lefts in Japan who are still making them and most of…

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Delivery time

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All our products are send by EMS (by the Japan Post). Depending of your localization it might take up to three week to receive your item. (It usually much faster though). If it takes more times, don’t hesitate to contact us via our email or Facebook. As I am doing the packaging and everything myself it might be me who is late (If you need your product as fast as possible for an anniversary for example just tell me and you will be my priority) Last point but not least:…

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Zori

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Zori Zori are most popular japanese footwear nowdays. (And the only one who doesn’t risk to disappear in a anytime soon). You can see them everywhere: with Yukata or Kimono for weddings 20 years old celebration, hanami or just a barbecue. There is numerous shapes, prices and qualities. Form the flip flop like to the authentic monk/ceremonial Zori (start from 550 USD). Very easy to wear anywhere with every kind of clothes.  We will propose a nice patchwork on Japan Treasure Quest. We have the chance to have an agreement…

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Okobo

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Okobo also called “pokkuri” and “koppori” are frequently were by young girls and Maikos. It is quite common to see a Maiko with her Okobos around the Gion area in Kyoto or walking around in Arashiyama.  They are made in wood with  a large base cut from a single piece (they are frequently painted in different colors, black/ red and white being the most common). The inside is hollow and may contain a small bell or tinkling noisemaker. Those shoes are very elegant and need some practice to work properly…

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Geta

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Geta (下駄) are a form of traditional Japanese footwear usually use with kimono or yukata. However nowday they are frequently weared with Western clothing during the summer months. In the past, geta had the practical use of keeping your kimono off the ground and away from puddles, snow and dirt. Over time they’ve become the more casual type of traditional shoe and most suitable for yukata, the light summer kimono. What all geta have in common is a wooden base, but there are tens of different types of geta. Here…

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What is Japan Treasure Quest?

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What is Japan Treasure Quest?   Located between Kyoto and Osaka, we are selling Japanese authentic craft products. Our main focus is on footwear. Concept: Very easy. We sell rare products, hand made, made in Japan. The best only. By nature all of our products are unique, handmade. We sale at a very small scale, to people who will enjoyed our product and respect the craftsman work. I let work the artisan and once I received his item I advertise on the website. First arrived, first served. Their will be…

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How to wear Japanese shoes (and relieve your back pain)

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Relieve your back pain by correcting your posture Two teeth geta: The first time you will see your geta you might be tempted to wear them as they where a kind of oriental  flip-flops. Even if no one will arrest you for doing it, it is not the correct way to wear it. Instead, you should push your feet back a bit and leave a gap between the strap and the connecting skin in between your toes. Ideally, the gap should be just wide enough for the tip of your…

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Waraji: One piece hero’s Luffy Shoes

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Waraji Waraji are sandals woven from straw (Obviously perfect for the Straw Hat). The most traditional material is rice straw. These sandals can also be worn with tabi (the traditional Japanese split-toe socks). Ropes made from the same material wrap around the ankles and bind the sole securely to the foot. During the Edo Period, samurai and commoners alike wore these practical shoes. If these days, Waraji are mainly worn by east blue pirates, In Japan you might see them for festivals, cosplay or occasionally worn by Buddhist monks. Note:…

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