September 2025

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[Plan Your Trip Using the Japanese Calendar]

When you start thinking about traveling in Japan, the first thing you should pick up is the “Japanese Calendar.” Why? Because it clearly lists national holidays and consecutive holidays, which is crucial information for planning your travel schedule.

Japan has 16 national holidays annually, many of which connect with weekends to form three-day weekends. These periods are highly popular domestically as “perfect for outings and travel,” leading to crowded tourist spots and often higher accommodation and transportation costs. Additionally, many people utilize the “Happy Monday System,” which moves holidays to Mondays, or combine scattered holidays with paid leave to create extended vacations.

In other words, planning your itinerary to avoid these long weekends not only allows you to enjoy tourist spots at a more leisurely pace but also significantly increases the likelihood of keeping travel and accommodation costs down.

Teshigoto Forum's Koichi Odanaka Calendar is perfect for such travel planning while bringing Japanese culture closer to you. It features printed stencil-dyed patterns inspired by Japanese handwork and seasonal motifs, each sheet imbued with a warm, thoughtful design.

Of course, Japanese holidays are color-coded, allowing you to grasp the holidays at a glance, making it perfect for planning your travels. A calendar that lets you appreciate beautiful designs, feel the culture, and help plan your travels—that's the charm of this calendar.

It can be handed over as a greeting gift or mailed in an envelope with a stamp attached, along with a letter. Quantities are limited, so please consider ordering soon.

Teshigoto Forum's Koichi Odanaka Calendar
https://www.shokunin.com/en/teshigoto/calendar.html
Showroom Information
https://www.shokunin.com/en/showroom/

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[The Bold Bento]

When you cook for yourself, you'll find yourself preparing not just daily meals but also your own bento lunches more often. While eating out or grabbing convenience store food is convenient, homemade bentos offer a great balance of cost and nutrition.

While bento boxes often evoke images of small portions of colorful dishes, why not be bold and pack just one generous serving of a single dish when it's for yourself? That's where the Kobo Aizawa Large Square Food Box comes in.

Its capacity is impressive—it easily holds two rice cooker cups of rice, or 1.5 servings of dishes like Napolitan pasta or yakisoba (the Napolitan in the photo weighs 760g!). It's a “seriously large-capacity bento box” that truly satisfies your appetite. Plus, it's perfect for a “clean-cut bento” like a Napolitan bento. The ketchup flavor retains its richness even when cold, making it ideal for lunch boxes. By the way, if you toss pasta with olive oil after draining it before adding sauce and toppings, it's less likely to stick together over time.

Furthermore, this food box is made of stainless steel. Unlike plastic containers, it minimizes odor and color transfer, so you can safely pack strong-flavored dishes like curry or meat sauce. Its simple shape with few corners makes it easy to wash and keeps it clean at all times, providing great peace of mind. Durable and long-lasting, it becomes a reliable ally for your daily bento-making.

It's also handy for the recently popular “leave-behind bento.” This refers to pre-made lunches left at home or in the fridge for family members staying behind or for yourself. Prepare it the night before and store it in the fridge—then just grab it when needed. Packing plenty of dinner leftovers means you can quickly handle lunch during work-from-home days, helping you use your time efficiently.

While everyone has their own priorities when making bento, “convenience,” “satisfying meals,” and “easy cleanup” are likely key points for those who cook their own lunches. Try enjoying a “clean-cut bento” packed boldly with your favorite dish, tailored to your taste.

Kobo Aizawa's Square Food Box L
https://www.shokunin.com/en/aizawa/foodbox.html

Reference
https://www.nichireifoods.co.jp/media/16455/

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[Teshigoto Forum's Koichi Odanaka Calendar Has Been Added]

Teshigoto Forum's Japanese Handwork Calendar has been well-received every year. The calendar was renamed the “Koichi Odanaka Calendar” and is now available again this year in limited quantities. Both desktop and poster calendars are made by printing stencil dyes featuring Japanese handwork and seasonal scenes.

The simple, beautiful, and warm designs reflect Mr. Odanaka's character, the sensibilities he acquired studying under the Living National Treasure dyeing artisan, Keisuke Serizawa, and the techniques passed down through generations of his family's dyeing business.

They can be handed out as greeting gifts or mailed in an envelope with a stamp attached, along with a letter. Quantities are limited, so please consider ordering early.

Teshigoto Forum's Koichi Odanaka Calendar
https://www.shokunin.com/en/teshigoto/calendar.html