Notice of Year-End and New Year Holiday Closure 2024-2025
Thank you for your continued patronage. Please be advised of our year-end and New Year holiday closure schedule below.2024/12/29-2025/01/05During t...
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Where to Buy Authentic Japanese Nambu Tetsubin Iron Kettles in Japan
Our tetsubin are available for purchase at the following retailers. Please contact the stores directly for availability. Click on a store name to v...
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The world of Japanese cast iron kettles by traditional craftsman Shingo Kikuchi, who carries on the 400-year-old molding technique of Nambu Tetsubin into the modern era.
At OITOMI, we maintain a consistent system from design to production for Nambu ironware, including iron kettles, teapots, iron pots and pans, iron ...
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Japanese Cast Iron Kettle Handles: Fixed vs. Movable - Which Is Best for You?
We offer two main types of handles for our iron kettles, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. We classify them in the product des...
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If You're Buying a Kettle, Consider Nambu Tekki! -Explaining the Popularity and How to Choose
For those considering purchasing a new kettle, Southern Ironware might be on the radar. The kettle from Southern Ironware is known as "Nambu Tekki,...
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Discovering Japanese Cast Iron Kettles - Characteristics and Production Areas of Tetsubin
In Japan, a plethora of diverse tetsubin types can be found. Currently, tetsubin production is not limited to our location in Iwate Prefecture (kno...
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Crowdfunding for "Tetsunabe LABO (Japanese Nambu Ironware Cast Iron Pot): The all round iron pot!" has started on Kickstarter
What is the reason behind the exceptional taste of Japanese rice? The iron pot, known as "hagama," has historically been dedicated to the art of r...
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Can Nambu Ironware (Tetsubin) be used with induction heating?
"Can Nambu Ironware be used in induction heating coker?" "I can’t buy Nambu Ironware since I use induction cooktop burner" We have frequently recei...
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Regarding the delivery date of ordered products
Due to the heightened volume of orders, we are experiencing a growing number of inquiries concerning the anticipated product delivery date. As pre-...
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How to remove rust from Nambu cast iron kettle(Tetsubin)
Rust consistently develops, even when utilized by skilled artisans such as ourselves. This occurrence should not raise significant concern un...
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What is "Kama-yaki", the technique of rust prevention for Nambu cast iron kettles (Tetsubin)?
In the year 1884, a significant fire engulfed the city of Morioka, during which iron kettles were buried. Strikingly, these kettles underwent tra...
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