Yorozuen

Yorozuen was founded in 1935 as a wholesaler of flowers and bonsai. In the 1960s and 70s, it shifted to specialize exclusively in tsurishinobu. While preserving traditional techniques dating back to the Edo period, the second-generation artisan Terumasa Fukano (recipient of the Edogawa City Intangible Cultural Property designation and the Tokyo Governor’s Award for Outstanding Skilled Workers) and his wife Eiko led efforts to develop designs suited to modern living spaces. Following Terumasa’s passing in 2023, the craft is now carried on by Eiko and their son Hiromasa, who continue to bring a sense of cool to hot summer days.