10 souvenirs you can only buy in Yamagata and Yonezawa! Introducing carefully selected traditional crafts

• Table of Contents
• The craftsmanship shines! Traditional wood carving "Sasano Ittobori Otaka Poppo"
• "Kinoakari Fuu" is a kumiko lighting fixture with a checkered pattern.
• Palm-sized LED lamp "Kinoakari Asanoha Cube Hotaru"
• A wooden helmet with the motif of the sun and moon, "Sengoku Warlord Helmet: Uesugi Kenshin"
• A wooden helmet carved with the large character for "love" written on it, "Sengoku Warlord Helmet: Naoe Kanetsugu"
• "Sengoku Sensu Sengoku Spirit" decorated with gorgeous samurai family crests
• "Self-reliance charm: If you don't try, you won't achieve it" to help you achieve your goals through your own efforts
• "illbe Yonezawa-ori 3B Navy Blazer" made from fabric carefully woven using traditional techniques
• Sengoku T-shirt "Naoe Yamashiro no Kami"
• Sengoku T-shirt "Uesugi Kenshin Family Crest"
• You can purchase it at Uesugi Joshien!

The craftsmanship shines! Traditional wood carving "Sasano Ittobori Otaka Poppo"

"Sasano Ittobori" is a traditional craft made by carving wood with a single large blade. The most representative example is the "Otaka Poppo", a hawk figurine, which is customarily given as a lucky charm on special occasions in Yonezawa.

Each Sasano Ittobori is hand-carved from wood and painted in vibrant colors, giving each piece a different look and feel, and not one is exactly the same. Why not compare the real thing in Yonezawa and choose a special one to take home as a souvenir?

【price】

・Size 4 (approx. 12 cm): 1,210 yen
・Size 6 (approx. 18 cm): 1,650 yen
・Size 8 (approx. 24 cm): 2,640 yen
・Size 11 (approx. 33 cm): 5,040 yen
・Size 15 (approx. 45 cm): 10,340 yen
・Size 18 (approx. 54 cm): 17,020 yen

"Kinoakari Fuu" is a kumiko lighting fixture with a checkered pattern.

The "Kinoakari" series is a lighting fixture that uses the traditional Japanese craft technique of "Kumiko." "Kinoakari Fuu" is made by assembling thin pieces of wood that are only 1.3 mm thick into a checkered pattern. The unique, fantastical light and delicate design will bring a special sense of comfort to your life.

Product Information

[Price] 66,000 yen

[Material] Hiba (Japanese cypress) from Aomori Prefecture

[Dimensions] Height 42cm / Width 15cm / Depth 15cm

[Power consumption] 25W (replacement bulb 40W) *Can use incandescent or LED bulbs

Palm-sized LED lamp "Kinoakari Asanoha Cube Hotaru"

"Kinoakari Asanoha Cube Hotaru" is made of resin using a 3D printer, allowing for precise design and an affordable price. The beauty of the light and shadow spilling out from the asanoha pattern is a distinctive feature. Although it is a small lighting fixture that fits in the palm of your hand, it instantly creates a fantastical space.

Product Information

[Price] 11,000 yen

[Material] ABS-like resin

[Dimensions] Height 5cm / Width 5cm / Depth 5cm

[Lighting time] 38 to 40 hours

[Battery used] Coin-type lithium battery CR-2032

A wooden helmet with the motif of the sun and moon, "Sengoku Warlord Helmet: Uesugi Kenshin"

This product is made from Chinese pagoda tree wood and is modeled after the helmet of Sengoku period warlord Uesugi Kenshin.

Uesugi Kenshin only lost two of the 70 battles he fought in his lifetime. He was a military commander known as the "god of war" for his strength. His helmet is decorated with a sun and crescent moon motif. It is said that this is because he worshiped Marishiten, the deity of heat haze and sunlight. Marishiten was said to be the god of victory and protection, and was deeply revered by samurai.

This product is made by carving the Chinese pagoda tree, which is said to be a "wood that wards off evil," and is carefully crafted one by one. It is a masterpiece that evokes the bravery of the samurai and the skill of modern craftsmen.

Product Information

[Price] 22,000 yen

[Size] Height approx. 14cm, width approx. 16.5cm (including base)

*As this item is handmade, there may be slight differences in size.

A wooden helmet carved with the large character for "love" written on it, "Sengoku Warlord Helmet: Naoe Kanetsugu"

This helmet, also made from Chinese pagoda tree, is that of the Sengoku period warlord Naoe Kanetsugu.

Naoe Kanetsugu was a senior retainer of the Yonezawa domain who supported the first lord of the domain, Uesugi Kagekatsu. He is highly regarded as a military commander who excelled in both scholarship and martial arts.

His helmet features the single character "love" (ai) which is very striking. This product is a masterpiece that beautifully reproduces the complex shape of "love" and the cloud pattern. Please come to Yonezawa to see the real thing and experience the high level of skill of Yonezawa's craftsmen.

Product Information

[Price] 22,000 yen

[Size] Height approx. 22cm, width approx. 15cm (including base)

*As this item is handmade, there may be slight differences in size.

"Sengoku Sensu Sengoku Spirit" decorated with gorgeous samurai family crests

A folding fan is an ancient Japanese tool used to fan the air. It can be folded compactly and carried around, making it an ideal gift or practical item.

This product, with the family crest of a warlord from the Sengoku period on a black background, looks very gorgeous. The family crest is a symbol of the warlord's beliefs and pride, and the design evokes the spirit of the time. This is a product we recommend to all samurai fans.

Product Information

[Price] 1,320 yen

[Size] Width approx. 40cm x Height approx. 22cm

"Self-reliance charm: If you don't try, you won't achieve it" to help you achieve your goals through your own efforts

"If you try, it will be done. If you don't try, it won't be done. If something doesn't get done, it gets done because people don't do it."

These are the words of Uesugi Yozan, the ninth lord of the Yonezawa domain. He is said to have inspired the people of the Yonezawa domain by saying, "Anything you do will surely come to fruition if you do it with a strong will."

This product is a talisman that promises to carve out your own future with your own will, as taught by Lord Uesugi Yozan. Each hand-sewn talisman bag contains a wooden tag made of Chinese pagoda tree and a declaration card. Please write your goals and thoughts on the declaration card and make your wishes come true with this talisman.

Product Information

[Price] 5,500 yen each

【 color】
・Image on the left: The charm bag has an orange string. Inside is a wooden tag with a red dragonfly design.
・Image on the right: The charm bag has a green string. Inside is a black wooden tag with a dragonfly design.

"illbe Yonezawa-ori 3B Navy Blazer" made from fabric carefully woven using traditional techniques

This jacket is made using Yonezawa weave, a traditional Yonezawa fabric.

Yonezawa weaving is a fabric that is highly regarded not only in Japan but also overseas. Its technical capabilities are comparable to those of Como in Italy, which is said to be the best in the world in the field of weaving.

This product was developed as formal wear for Montedio Yamagata, a professional soccer team based in Yamagata Prefecture. Taking advantage of the stretchiness of Yonezawa weaving, the jacket is very easy to move in despite being a formal jacket. It is comfortable enough for athletes who travel a lot to relax in.

Furthermore, it is an environmentally friendly product, as it uses some of the sustainable fiber "cupra" and recycled polyester made from PET bottles.

Yonezawa weaving continues to update itself by incorporating modern elements while inheriting ancient traditions. Please take a look at the real thing and experience its unique feel.

Product Information

[Size] *The size indicated is Italian size, the size in parentheses is an approximate Japanese size.
・46 (M): Length 72cm | Shoulder width 45cm | Bust 55cm | Waist 49cm | Sleeve length 61cm
・48 (L): Length 73cm | Shoulder width 46cm | Bust 56cm | Waist 50.5cm | Sleeve length 62cm
・50 (LL): Length 74cm | Shoulder width 47cm | Bust 57cm | Waist 51.5cm | Sleeve length 63cm
・52 (XL): Length 74cm | Shoulder width 48cm | Bust 58cm | Waist 53cm | Sleeve length 64cm

[Material] Outer: 78% polyester, 22% cupra; Lining: 100% polyester

Sengoku T-shirt "Naoe Yamashiro no Kami"

The character for "Love" that Naoe Kanetsugu had on his helmet is printed large on the back. On the front of the jacket, the characters for "Yamashiro no Kami" (Lord of Yamashiro), which was Naoe Kanetsugu's official rank, are printed.

Product Information

[Price] 2,760 yen

[Color] Available in two colors: gold letters on a black background, and pink letters on a black background

[Size] M / L / LL

[Material] 100% cotton

Sengoku T-shirt "Uesugi Kenshin Family Crest"

This T-shirt has the Uesugi family crest and the name of Uesugi Kenshin printed on the back. The bamboo and sparrows in the family crest are often used as the subject of Japanese paintings, and are said to symbolize strength of life and prosperity. The front is plain and has a simple design.

Product Information

[Price] 2,200 yen

[Color] Only one black background

[Size] M / L / LL

[Material] 100% cotton

You can purchase it at Uesugi Joshien!

All 10 of the products introduced here can be purchased at Uesugi Joshien. Yonezawa is home to many famous products nurtured by history and nature, giving you plenty of fun to choose from. Why not bring home some wonderful local products as a memory of your trip to Yonezawa and share them with your loved ones?

Uesugi Joshien Store Information

Business hours (product floor): Open all year round 9:30-17:30

Address: 1-1-22 Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, 992-0052

Phone number: 0238-23-0700

Official website: https://www.uesugijoshien.jp/