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Nousaku

Cast tin and brass homeware made in Takaoka.

Designed inToyama, Japan
Made inTakaoka, Toyama, Japan
Known forKAGO Square L
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01 / Story

Craft, factory and place.

Nousaku was founded in 1916 in Takaoka, a city known for metal casting. The company moved beyond Buddhist fittings by exposing the material qualities of pure tin and brass in daily objects.

  1. 1916

    Casting begins in Takaoka

    Nousaku starts by producing Buddhist ritual fittings.

  2. 2000s

    Pure tin enters daily life

    Flexible tableware reveals a new use for the traditional material.

  3. Today

    Casting for modern homes

    Tin and brass objects are still made in Toyama.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Nousaku.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production
  • KAGO Square L
  • Sake Cup - Standard
  • Wind Bell Onion

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Sources & further reading1 official source
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Take the origin note with you.

Core cast-metal goods are made in Takaoka; packaging and combined-material parts need separate consideration.

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