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
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
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
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
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
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
Gate store locations:
1. Izumo 1346-5 Taishacho Kizukiminami, Izumo-shi, Shimane
2. Nikko 2287 Yamauchi, Nikko-shi, Tochigi
3. Miyajima Iwaso Sakura-bekkan, 374 Miyajimacho Minamimachi, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima
4. Kobe 2F Kobe Port Tower, 5-5 Hatobacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
5. Zenkoji 491-i Nagano-Motoyoshicho, Nagano-shi, Nagano
6. Maizuru Atick 1F, 1049 Kitasui, Maizuru-sh Kyoto
Flagship locations:
7. Shinjuku Lumine Est Shinjuku B2F, 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
8. Shibuya Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 2F, 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
9. Kyoto Atick 1F, 1049 Kitasui, Maizuru-shi, Kyoto
