Journey through the gates

Beams Japan is a celebration of the country’s vibrant heritage, with its Beams Japan Gate Stores elevating this commitment. Each shop is managed by local staff, offering exclusive products that showcase the area’s traditions and craftsmanship. From handcrafted figurines to intricate charms, discover six keepsakes that capture the essence of their respective regions.
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1

Izumo
Magatama keychain

This golden set of charms reinterprets the San'in region’s ancient comma-shaped bead, a spiritual symbol of good fortune that has existed in Japan since the Neolithic period.
1346-5 Taishacho Kizukiminami, Izumo-shi, Shimane

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2

Nikko
Nikko-bori figurine

Depicting the three wise monkeys that adorn Nikko’s Toshogu shrine, this figurine is handmade in the traditional Nikko-bori woodcraft style using a hikkaki tool.
2287 Yamauchi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi

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3

Miyajima
Clay bell

Adorned with Miyajima’s iconic deer, this charming piece rings with a gentle, warm chime. Its unique orange hue has been added to nod to Beams Japan’s signature colours.
Iwaso Sakura-bekkan, 374 Miyajimacho Minamimachi, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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4

Kobe
Hime Daruma doll

This handcrafted figurine is made through a unique style of papier-mâché using traditional Japanese washi paper. Crafted in Suma, each features its own distinct character.
2F Kobe Port Tower, 5-5 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo

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5
Zenkoji

Mizuhiki keychain

This keychain – featuring an ox-shaped mizuhiki cord from Iida City, renowned for its decorative knotting – reinterprets a traditional artform into a modern accessory.
491-i Nagano-Motoyoshicho, Nagano-shi, Nagano

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6
Maizuru

Tango chirimen bag

This bag is an ode to Kyoto’s beloved local supermarket, with its iconic logo placed on tango chirimen – a textured fabric unique to the region and its history as a textile hub.
Atick 1F, 1049 Kitasui, Maizuru-shi, Kyoto

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