About us

Our Philosophy

Carefully selected materials that feel comfortable in your hands and on your skin, and that you'll grow to love with long-term use. These exceptional items will lift your spirits when you incorporate them into your daily life, yet you won't even notice them when you're using them.

We believes the ideal everyday item is one that brings out the best in its user, like a prop in a movie.

With the theme of "everyday items as tools," we offer a wide range of fascinating crafts and art pieces.

 

　

Shop & Gallery

Founded by Koshiro Tokiwa, a product designer from Kamakura, amanai opened in 2021 as a space where people can experience and interact with various things and  thoughts. 

Located close to Yuigahama beach in Kamakura, the store permanently stocks everyday tools that are close to the user's daily life. In the gallery space, we occasionally plan and hold events or exhibitions that focus on the expressions and techniques created by creators.

 

Product + Criation

At amanai, there are original products designed by Tokiwa Koshiro. His specialty is tracing the roots of people's lives and tools, unearthing the wisdom behind them and applying it to modern daily life.

 

 

The space, which can be flexibly moved between shop and gallery, leaves room for artists and brands to express their ideas. We are accepting space rentals. Also, we accept deal in our products, produce your original product, and undertake spatial design for stores and events, etc. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested.