Hello, I am Takada, a craftsman. It has been almost half a year since I started working at MITUBACI in April this year. My work is gradually becoming more familiar in my hands, and the number of technical things I can do is increasing. But at the same time, I find myself stopping to ask myself, "Was this the right thing to do?" But at the same time, I feel that there are more and more times when I have to stop and ask myself, "Is this the right thing to do? The six-month milestone is a time of growth...
Artisans who love making things: How they spend their private time
Hello. I am Takada, a new craftsman who joined the MITUBACI team this April. I am learning the skills of a craftsman little by little by taking charge of workshops and being taught by senior craftsmen every day. From my perspective as a newcomer, I would like to share with you what I feel and notice through my daily work....
MITUBACI TOKYO Introduction of the main store
MITUBACI TOKYO is pleased to announce the opening of its main (flagship) store on July 1, 2025! This article introduces the MITUBACI TOKYO main store. Easy access to the main store MITUBACI TOKYO is located in Sangen...
Behind the Scenes: Preparing MITUBACI TOKYO’s New Flagship Store
As mentioned in our previous blog, MITUBACI TOKYO will be opening a new store in Sangenjaya! (For more details, please see this blog.) The opening is scheduled for July 1 (Tuesday), and all the staff is currently in the midst of preparations for the opening. The new space is taking shape little by little...
Business Trip to Singapore - Artisan Event @KOBO
Recently, MITUBACI's artisan, Yanagizumi, went on a business trip to Singapore. In Singapore, there is a sister store of MITUBACI called KOBO (Kobo). https://kobojewellery.com This store has the same worksho...
Diamond Excavated in Botswana, 2492 carats, 2nd largest in the world
Hello, this is MITUBACI staff Nishimura. Today, I personally received a very eye-catching news. A rough diamond of 2492 carats was found in Botswana! I can't imagine 2492 carats. I saw an image of the President of Botswana looking at it on the news...
I went to Itoigawa to look for jade.
Hello, this is MITUBACI staff Nishimura. The other day, I went to Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture as part of a company off-site meeting. MITUBACI holds an out-of-town training once a year away from Tokyo. Last year, we visited "GURURURITO" in Sakuho Town, Nagano Prefecture, a handmade ju...
Talk about tools used for ring stretcher and engraving
As the name suggests, a ring stretcher is a tool that can stretch or shrink a ring. The upper part is used for stretching. It cannot be adjusted too drastically, but if you want to make it a little bit larger, use this part. The lower part is used for shrinking. The perfect circle is mortised. Finger...
Preparation for ring making
Most of our MITUBACI customers prefer a workshop where they can make their own rings. There are a few things that our artisans can do to prepare our customers for a smooth production process. Here is a brief list. Stretching the metal with a roller At MITUBACI, the width of the ring is 1.7...