kokokashiko.jp | "Kokokashiko," a site for information and shopping centered on the theme of "praying," is now open.

kokokashiko.jp | Kokokashiko

Japanese-inspired products for Buddhist altars, good luck charms, and more

A shopping site themed around 'prayer'?

Japan's unique customs of reverently respecting gods, buddhas, and ancestors with a sense of broad-minded awe are truly beautiful.
Kokokashiko, a unique site that introduces topics related to prayer and sells surrounding products, has opened.
Five companies are involved in its planning and operation: Style Y2, Maruwakaya, Tokyo Kit-chi, and 360°, which operate around traditional crafts and local industries, and Kusuul, which specializes in web planning and content development.

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Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

From Cloud Shelves to Pet Urns

“Perhaps the bright seeds of creativity surrounding the primitive desires common to all people will surely bring more happiness to the world.”—Based on this hypothesis, Kokokashiko is an endeavor to explore the 'catalysts for prayer' from the perspective of their 'form'.

The planning and operation team states, “As creators, it is a great happiness if the things we are involved with can uplift, amuse, comfort, and heal people. We plan and sell original products and disseminate related information, considering how forms are accompanied by the heart, and how forms can save us, through the many joys and the sad partings within life.”

The correct way to enshrine an amulet is “in a high place. Where sunlight streams in abundantly. Leaning it upright, not laying it flat. The important thing is gratitude.” For those who find a proper Shinto altar difficult, the ideal is the “Kumotana” (cloud shelf) crafted by Katsuhito Ohno of Inami Carving, who specializes in sculptures for shrines and temples. This masterpiece, finished entirely with chisels without any polishing tools like sandpaper, allows one to adorn their home or office wall with a serene, drifting cloud.
“Kumotana” ¥16,800

The sake cup shaped like a kagami mochi (mirror rice cake), perfect for the New Year, is a creation by an artist who turned their passion for cooking into pottery. Remove the mandarin orange, flip it over, and it transforms into a sake cup adorned with a beautiful blue glaze. These warm, handcrafted products are also ideal as gifts.
“Guinomi Kagami Mochi” ¥11,550

Directed by Style Y2 and produced by Kamide Chōemon Kiln, a traditional Kutani ware pottery in Ishikawa Prefecture, this is a lacquered tray for beloved dogs, presented in a paulownia box. The Buddhist vessel for a cherished departed family member is sized for about five pieces of dry food and includes a unique bowl and a bone. In front of a photo of a beloved animal who lived a full life, one can offer their favorite food or water.
“Wanwan Hana-tsume Monyo” ¥32,550

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