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Tokuda Meiboku

Shinon Wooden vase

¥13,200

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Product Details

Box Contents: 1 wooden vase
Material: Koyamaki wood (Japanese umbrella pine)
Color: Natural Wood, light brown
Vase Dimensions: Approx. Diameter 3.9" × Height 7.9" (100 × 200 mm)
Vase Weight: Approx. 21.9 oz (620 g)
Tube Dimensions: Diameter 0.8" × Height 5.9" (20 × 150 mm)
Tube Volume: Approx. 0.7 fl oz (20 ml)

Exclusivity Note: Each wooden vase is handcrafted from natural wood. Grain and tone may vary, making every piece unique.

Handcrafted from Koyamaki (高野槙), the rare Japanese umbrella pine, Shinon is a serene wooden vase that embodies the elegance of quiet design. Its light tone and fine grain reflect nature’s harmony, while its minimalist form brings warmth to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
A timeless piece, rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and soulfully made.

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A Vase with Soul
Designed as a refined Japanese flower vase, Shinon is shaped slowly and intentionally, allowing its soft lines and organic grain to emerge. Each wood vase is turned by skilled artisans and finished entirely by hand, no molds involved. The result is a quiet, sculptural piece where no two are alike, each carrying the unique mark of the maker’s touch.
The Character of Natural Wood
Shinon is made from finely grained natural Japanese wood, polished to a gentle matte sheen. Its flowing lines and pale tone offer a sense of calm, making it a versatile accent in modern or traditional interiors. Whether placed on a table, shelf, or alcove, it adds quiet warmth without demanding attention.
Rooted in Japanese Home Decor
More than a simple container, Shinon reflects the spirit of Japanese home decor: clean lines, balance, and reverence for materials. It brings a mindful presence to any room, holding not just flowers, but intention. A still, sculptural piece that speaks through subtlety.

Care Guide

About Your Wooden Vase
Each Shinon wooden flower vase is handcrafted from natural Japanese wood, shaped with care and finished to preserve the character of its grain. While its appearance is refined, the material itself, like all wood vases, remains sensitive to prolonged moisture.
That’s why every Shinon vase comes equipped with a tailor-made plastic cylinder (15 cm / 6 in long, 1.5 cm / 0.6 in diameter), designed to hold water without it ever touching the wood. Use this insert whenever displaying fresh flowers, and avoid pouring water directly into the vase body. For dry arrangements, the insert is optional.
Cleaning recommendations
To maintain your Japanese vase’s quiet beauty, simply wipe the surface with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth.
Avoid soaking, scrubbing, or placing it in direct sunlight for extended periods, as this may alter the finish or affect the wood’s stability. As with any piece made from natural wood, it’s best kept in a cool, dry place where its presence enhances the calm of your space.

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Behind the Wood

Tokuda Meiboku

Location: Kurotaki, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Expertise: Woodworking
Signature: Precious woods, including hinoki

High in the wooded hills of Nara, home to the region's famously friendly deer, Tokuda Meiboku carries forward a legacy rooted in fine Japanese wood since the late Edo period.
The name itself, meaning "precious woods of Tokuda," reflects a century-old expertise in selecting wood prized for its durability, natural sheen, grain, and fragrance.

Working with native species like hinoki cypress, magnolia, and elm, the company shapes manaita, wooden tableware, and decor through a slow, deliberate process that preserves the wood's natural character.
This dedication to fine wood continues today, blending time-honored methods with a refined, contemporary approach.

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For the Space You Value

Because You Know What Matters

In the end, the choice is yours.
You can choose an ordinary flower vase, something manufactured just to fill a shelf, with no soul.
Or you can opt for something unique: a piece that holds meaning.
Shinon is not just a wooden vase. It’s a quiet expression of wood art, handcrafted with care, not for mass appeal but for presence. It invites you to slow down and notice, to bring intention into your space, whether adorned with flowers or left empty to breathe.

At Tsukushi we believe the objects we live with every day should do more than decorate.
They should remind us of who we are: unique and special.

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In a World of Noise, Choose Calm

A Calm Presence in the Everyday

Amid the noise of everyday life, Shinon offers a quiet pause.
More than an object, it is a form of wooden art, simple, quiet, and deeply intentional. Whether placed on a shelf or used in seasonal display, it brings clarity to your space.
Rooted in the principles of wabi sabi interior design, Shinon embraces imperfection, time, and texture. Its flowing grain and natural curves invite a slower way of seeing, where beauty is found not in excess, but in restraint.
When you look beyond ordinary vase designs, Shinon becomes an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect, with yourself and your space.

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Cultural Notes

What Sets Japanese Vases Apart

In Japanese, a wooden vase like Shinon is called a Kabin (花瓶), literally, a “flower bottle.”
Far from being just a container, the kabin reflects the Japanese philosophy of beauty in simplicity. Whether in a traditional tearoom, a modern home, or an elegant office, it is placed with intention, often echoing the season or moment.
In this context, vase design is less about decoration and more about atmosphere.
That’s why decor vases in Japan are chosen not only for form, but for how they hold space, quietly, respectfully.

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Each wooden vase reveals the quiet elegance of Japanese wood, where every grain tells a story.
Turned with care by artisans' hands, it brings natural warmth and quiet form to the spaces we live in, not just to decorate, but to be felt.

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Wooden Vase Q&A

Can you put water in a wooden vase?

Not directly.
Like most wooden vases, Shinon should never hold water inside, as moisture can cause swelling or stains.
This is why each vase includes a fitted plastic cylinder, about 15 cm long and 1.5 cm wide, made to hold water safely for a single flower or a minimal arrangement.
For dried or sculptural displays, you can use the vase on its own while keeping the wood protected.

What types of flowers can I use in this vase?

Shinon works beautifully with both fresh and dried flowers.
Its slender form complements minimal ikebana-style arrangements, single stems, or small seasonal clusters.
For fresh flowers, we suggest using an inner container.
For dry or preserved blooms, the vase can be used directly as part of your decor vases collection.

Does the appearance of the wooden vase change over time?

Yes, and that’s part of its quiet beauty.
Made from premium Koyamaki, valued for its fine grain, Shinon slowly deepens in color and develops a soft sheen over time.
These changes aren’t flaws, but character. In Japanese style home decor, this natural aging is cherished, a reminder that beauty lives in change and that objects grow more meaningful as they age with you.

Ok but….What makes this wooden vase truly special?

Every Shinon vase is unique.
Crafted in small batches from Koyamaki, a rare Japanese wood, each piece shows its own grain, tone, and shape. No molds, only skilled hands shaping a form meant to last.
From the curve of the opening to the smooth finish, every detail is intentional.
The name Shinon, “the sound of pine,” reflects its quiet, natural spirit.

Can I use the Shinon vase in a Western-style interior?

Absolutely.
Shinon’s minimalist silhouette and natural material make it easy to place in any interior.
With dried stems or on its own, it brings warmth and balance. In biophilic design, it adds natural texture, and in Japandi spaces, it blends Japanese simplicity with Scandinavian softness.
Its form is traditional, yet its presence feels timeless.

Is the Shinon wooden vase a good gift idea?

Yes. Shinon is a meaningful gift if you want something personal, lasting, and uncommon.

Each vase is handcrafted from Japanese wood with grain patterns that never repeat, perfect for anniversaries, housewarmings, or wood anniversary gifts.
While it complements Japandi style, its appeal goes beyond trends, becoming a piece that grows into someone’s story.

Why choose a wooden vase over glass or ceramic?

While glass and ceramic are common, a wooden vase like Shinon offers something different: warmth, texture, and emotional depth. It doesn’t just sit in a room, it softens it.
Made from natural wood, it brings a living material into your home, where no two pieces are ever alike.

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A Japanese wooden vase on a dark beige background. Tsukushi

Featured Focus

Shinon, the Quiet Voice of Wood

The name Shinon (槙音) combines two kanji: 槙, meaning Koyamaki, the Japanese umbrella pine, a rare and sacred tree, and 音, meaning sound. Together, they evoke a poetic idea: the sound of stillness carried through wood.
Like its name, the wooden vase itself is quiet, but deeply expressive. Handcrafted from Koyamaki, prized for its smooth texture and gentle tone, Shinon reflects the soul of natural wood, unpredictable, unrepeatable, and alive.
Each curve and grain tells its own story, shaped not for perfection but for presence. That’s what sets Shinon apart. It’s not just crafted. It’s composed.

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Product Details

Tokuda Meiboku

Because You Know What Matters

A Calm Presence in the Everyday

What Sets Japanese Vases Apart

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