First year of Taisho era (1912)
Long-established company offering products of the highest quality through skilled processing techniques
Tanaka Sotoba WORKS is a company that has been carrying on the traditional industry of making sotoba for over 300 years in Hinode-cho, Nishitama-gun, where good quality fir trees were once produced. We manufacture sotoba, goreki, and gomagi in-house, sell them directly, and ship them nationwide.
From 2022, we have launched a new brand, Momi 100, utilizing the technology we have cultivated over the years. The brand concept of Momi 100, which was established with the aim of creating a new 100 years, is to “give form to the active ingredients of the fir tree and propose products that are useful in daily life. Momi is an evergreen coniferous tree belonging to the fir family of the Pinaceae family. It is a wood with excellent deodorizing/anti-insect/anti-oxidant, humidity control, micro-scent, and sacred/aesthetic qualities. Tanaka Sotoba WORKS makes household and other products using Canadian and other firs carefully selected for their products. Items with sophisticated designs and reliable quality are available at the official online store. Their highly functional rice pans and cutting boards are popular as products that bring the warmth of wood to water areas that tend to be inorganic.
History
Tanaka Sotoba WORKS is a stupa manufacturing and sales company originally founded in 1913 as Tanaka Chuichi Stupa Shop Ltd. Currently, the company is headed by the fourth generation, Kota Tanaka. In Hinode-cho, Nishitama-gun, which accounts for more than 60% of the nation’s shipments of sotoba, the company continues to produce Hinode brand products utilizing high-quality fir trees while maintaining the traditional manufacturing process. The company is trusted by many temples and shrines for its technology backed by tradition.
Featured products/Pickups
Easy to take out every last grain of rice
29,700 yen
This rice bin is made of laminated fir wood with a simple design that emphasizes ease of use. It is designed to collect the rice that has run low in a saucer placed in the corner of the interior. The lid is a sliding type that can be opened and closed with a single finger. The lid is easy to open and close with a single finger, and it prevents rice scraps and dust from accumulating, making it an attractive product that is easy to clean.
Hygienic cutting board with quick drainage
16,500 yen
It is a cutting board made of solid fir wood. The beautiful grain of the wood, called “quarter grain,” gives warmth to the kitchen. The phytoncide component contained in fir prevents mold and blackening. It is also attractive in that the cutting board can be placed in a slanted state by using the attached stand, so it can drain efficiently and is hygienic.
Balsam fir essential oil 10ml
1,540 yen
Essential oil of balsam fir (balsam fir). The fresh, woody, forest aroma is calming and can be expected to improve concentration and vitality. It is said to have immune-enhancing and antibacterial effects, as well as respiratory and congestion-relieving properties, making it a suitable item for cold-prevention measures.
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Tanaka Sotoba WORKS is launching a new brand “Momi 100” in September 2023. We offer products that are useful in daily life by giving form to the active ingredients of the fir tree. With this concept, we provide lifestyle products that combine stylish design with ease of use, using traditional techniques that have been handed down for a long time. |
New brand “Momi 100 Official Web Site
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