YOTA KAKUDA

Designer

Born in Japan in 1979. Moved to England in 2003,
where he gained experience under AZUMI and Ross Lovegrove.
Graduated from Royal College of Art in 2007.
Having gained further experience at MUJI upon his return to Japan,
he went independent and established YOTA KAKUDA DESIGN in 2011.
He works in collaboration with such companies as Ligne Roset,
KIRIN, MUJI and JINS.

TOYO-SASAKI GLASS CO., LTD (glassware)

Manufacture

Two time-honored companies - Toyo Glass (ex. Shimada Glass established in 1888) and Sasaki Glass (established in 1902) - integrated in 2002 to from Toyo Sasaki Glass.
The company develops original glass production technology such as the new type of crystal glass“Fine Crystal”and the tempered glass for commercial purpose“HS Hard Strong”. They offer a wide lineup,
from products for professionals to those for the standard household.

Tsubame Shinko Industrial Co., ltd (cutlery)

Manufacture

Began the production of knives in 1919 as the Koyonagi Knife Factory.
In 1943 it was reorganized into Tsubame Shinko Co., Ltd.
It has released a variety of types of cutlery design,
including the TI-1 series, which won the Good Design Award and the German iF Award. The company works actively over a wide area,
including in the production of traffic signs and traffic safety mirrors.

NITTAX CORPORATION

Manufacture

In 1919, the first plywood mass-production manufacture in Japan.
To live up to the changing needs of the times, the company has proposed new possibilities mainly for wood products.
In 1952, the production of water-resistant laminated wood material, COMPLITE, had been started.
COMPLITE has been used in a wide range of products from construction materials to chopsticks and chairs.

Fukui Craft Co., Ltd

Manufacture

Founded Shinjiro Takano shikki in 1967 and began the business of lacquer coating in Echizen. In 1981 founded Fukui Craft Co., ltd
It’s expanded a variety of tableware series to the world, not only for Japanese but also for Chinese and Western food.
Also, it operates planning, manufacturing, coordinationatinn of wide variety items, mainly for commercial lacquer ware. 

HARIO

Manufacture

Founded in 1921. Longstanding Japanese manufacturer of heat-resistant glass and the only maker of its kind with a large-scale production factory in Japan (located in Koga city, Ibaraki prefecture). The company manufactures and sells a wide variety of products, ranging from heat-resistant glass tableware to items for the preparation and enjoyment of coffee.
The HARIO Glass® used for Common is made from 100% natural materials and possesses exceptional heat resistance, making it suitable for use with boiling water and in the microwave.