Journal

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the inspiration we find daily from the cultural contribution made by First Nations artists.

Oval Boxes – Masashi Ifuji

Japanese craftsman & designer Masashi Ifuji specializes in creating simple but functional wooden objects, utilizing traditional techniques and minimal forms.

Ohayo – Yasujiro Ozu, 1959

On this quiet Sunday, April 12th, marked for spiritual reflection, we wanted to share with you one of our favourite Japanese films, Yasujiro Ozu’s 1959 colour masterpiece, Ohayo.

ITSUMO Store Open

We are thrilled to share exting news. ITSUMO Shop is now open. Located at 279 East 6th Ave. Vancouver BC.

Meguri on Bowen: Pop-Up at Miki Tanaka Jewelry

We are excited to announce our ITSUMO seasonal Pop Up is back, this time on Bowen Island at jewelry designer Miki Tanaka’s beautiful atelier.

Form and Function

The intersection of design where harmony is found between aesthetic, function, form and ingenuity.

Happy New Year 2019

May the Year of the Pig (Boar) bring you good fortune and lots of Happiness!

Thank You – Fall/Winter Pop-Up Shop

We would like to thank all of you who came by and shared your amazing stories, experiences, and warm celebration of the holiday season with us.

Daily Ritual

Striving for a calm quality of life by investing in refined routines.

Patina

Patina: graceful metamorphosis found within the inevitable evolution of Time.

Tradition & Craft

Colour, Form, Texture, Utility, and Tradition.

Fall/Winter Pop-Up Shop

The ITSUMO Pop Up Shop is back again! This holiday season, we hope to share with you a freshly curated selection of Japanese lifestyle products while focusing on five fundamental concepts.

Thank You – Summer Pop-Up Shop

It was great to be back again in the beautiful neighborhood of Strathcona this Summer. Thank you so much for stopping by, sharing your stories, and smiles.

Back to School

Gekkoso sketchbooks and stationery are our favorite tools to always take notes and enjoy drawing.

ITSUMO Pop-Up Shop – Summer 2018

ITSUMO seasonal pop-up shop is back! Open from August 15th Wednesday until September 3rd Monday. Our product range focuses on tableware, housewares, textiles and kitchen tools, all born from tradi...

Photo Diary Summer Album

Sori Yanagi

Whether handcrafted or manufactured, a design is born from its connection to everyday life. And this is also the source of true beauty.

Thank You

THANK YOU SO MUCH! For everyone who visited our local pop-up shop this winter, our team is truly grateful for all your warm and kind support for ITSUMO. It was great meeting single one...

Customer Appreciation 2017.12.26

We wanted to say thank you one more time before we finally close our doors, at least until the next ITSUMO popup event in Late Spring, 2018. Please join us at the shop, Tuesday, December 26th, 12-...

Celebrate the Holidays

01 and ITSUMO invite you to celebrate the holidays and the launch of the new 01 studio space at 478 Union Street.

Late Night Shopping

Last minute gift shopping? Our pop-up shop is open till 8pm every night (Sunday till 6pm). During the busy season for all the dinner parties and holiday event, we’re here to assist you to f...

Pop-Up Shop Open

Hello! ITSUMO Lifestyle Pop-up Shop is now open. We are here till December 24th. If you’re in the neighborhood, please stop by. We’ll have some hot tea for all customers on the cold days. Addres...

Pop-Up Shop Invitation

Our pop-up shop is open now till December 24th.

A Whisper of Winter, the Warmth of Home

ITSUMO Pop-Up Shop FW2017

A Whisper of Winter, The Warmth of Home. Our seasonal pop-up shop will open from November 16th to December 24th in the Strathcona neighborhood of Vancouver, BC.