LIFE products

Introducing Leather Note, Bank Paper Note, Symphony, Free Diary, and Bank Paper Envelope

Leather Note


The leather cover uses Japanese black cow that has been processed by a Japanese tanner. It is a simple, but elegant and luxurious. It has elasticity, and has all the benefits of an unprocessed material; the more you use it, the more you’ll gain attachment to it.

Dimensions:

75×125㎜

Available in dark brown, or light brown

Bank Paper Note

The book uses the highest quality paper (bank paper), allowing ink to not smudge or go through the paper. It will not leave eraser marks as well. The notebook is plain and un-ruled, so let your favorite pen slide on the notebook in any way that you’d like. The passionate craftsmen carefully put together each individual notebook by hand. Enjoy the excellent writing sensation of Life Note, only possible through the greatest Japanese paper brand.

Dimensions:

200Ｘ145mm

Available in white

Symphony

The surface is very smooth with tightly knit fibers, thus, it is very compatible to be written on with a fountain pen. Also, the paper is thick enough so you won’t have to worry about ink leaking to the other side. The paper uses neutral paper that is extremely resistant to aging; the natural white colour will last for a lifetime. Also, the cover has not been printed, and has been foil stamped instead, further adding to the quality of this notebook. Try out this luxurious ring notebook; you will surely fall in love with it.

Dimensions:

160X210mm (including rings)

Available in maroon(plain paper), brown(graph paper), and grey(ruled paper)

Free Diary

With the use of high quality paper, ink will not leak through the other side of the page. The diary intentionally leaves out dates so it can be used as a recipe book, or for other purposes that one may demand. The cover is of high quality; it has been foil stamped rather than being printed. Enjoy this high quality diary that will last you a lifetime.

Dimensions:

210 x 160mm (including rings)

Available in orange

Bank Paper Envelope

An envelope that uses high quality paper; it will not smudge ink or allow ink to leak through the other side. Use it when you write a letter to someone special.

Dimensions:

Small: 114 x 162mm

Large: 105 x 235mm

Oda Porcelain: Spice Container

Dimple

The dimple is a unique product. The dimples are made to hold a variety of condiments, which is used often in Japanese cuisine. You can add a variety of things such as soy sauce, salt, wasabi, pepper, etc. Make yourself stand out and enjoy this unique product.

Dimensions:

1 dimple - 110×80×30 (mm)

2 dimple - 180×80×30 (mm)

3 dimple - 260×80×30 (mm)

4 dimple - 165×165×35 (mm)

Mikamo: Tray

This tray is made with wood-turning techniques. The stainless plate is removable, adding versatility to the product. The wooden material is made from Japanese oak. It can be used as an ashtray, or as a container to hold your everyday items.

Material: Japanese oak(natural/black)

Dimensions:
(L) H150*W150*40mm
(S) H90*W90*D60mm

LIFE: Noble series

Introducing Noble Note, and Noble Pad

Life Noble Note
~High quality original paper produced by a Japanese veteran notebook brand~

Life is a Japanese veteran notebook brand that has specialized in making notebooks that are easy to write in and are beautiful at the same time. The high quality paper includes a laid pattern; it is soft to the touch and its cream colour is pleasing to the eye. Also, it is made of neutral paper allowing it to last for a long time. The books are individually hand-crafted by craftsmen. The surface is smooth with closely bound fibers, giving the paper immense ease to be written in by fountain pens. Also, due to its thickness, one doesn’t have to worry about the ink leaking through the other side. With your favorite pen, enjoy this notebook that will greatly enhance your ‘penlife’.

*Laid is the visible fibers that are apparent when light is transmitted through the paper

Noble Note comes in an assortment of colors and sizes. Which one will you choose?

Dimensions:

A4 - 210 x 297 (mm)

A5 - 148 x 210 (mm)

B5 - 182 x 257 (mm)

B6 - 122 x 182 (mm)

Noble Memo

~enjoy a miniature version of the noble note~

B7 - 127 x 90 (mm)

100 sheets

Choose from orange(graph paper), brown(plain paper), or blue(ruled paper)

Life Noble Pad
~A masterpiece which rewards its users with immense ease and smoothness in writing~

A notepad with dotted lines for the easy removal of pages. The paper is a cream colour, which is pleasing to look at and also creates a nice contrast between the ink and paper. Also, the paper uses a long lasting neutral paper. The paper feels great to write on especially with the use of a fountain pen. The design is simple and elegant. Each book has been hand-made and created to perfection. Why not incorporate this graceful product in your everyday life? It is also great as a gift, or somebody who is looking for a perfect product.

Dimenions:

Small:
including rim - 148 x 232 (mm)
paper only - 148 x 210 (mm)
80 sheets

Large:
including rim - 216 x 305 (mm)
paper only - 216 x 280 (mm)
50 sheets

Available with rim colours of navy(ruled paper) and brown(graph paper)

Hightide Wood Products 2/2

Introducing Pen Stand, Card Holder, and Desk Tray

Pen Stand
~A practical pen stand allowing one to store anything~

Office supplies such as pencils, pens, erasers, and staplers have various sizes and shapes, allowing the proper sorting of these supplies to be difficult. This pen stand has compartments to store small supplies, allowing you to properly sort your various office supplies. Also, it uses unprocessed trees giving it a unique touch the more you use the product.

Dimensions:

W19.5×H12.7×D11.5(cm)

Available in walnut and beach

Card Holder
This cardholder can be used as part of an interior design. The card holder has 17 removable index cards, allowing you to easily arrange and re-arrange your cards in any way you like. It has been finished with a breathable oil based finish, giving it a mature and luxurious feel.

Dimensions:

W11×H5×D27.5(cm)

Available in walnut

Desk Tray

Neatly organize your office files with this desk tray. It spins 360 degrees on its base so you can take the files from anywhere on the desk. The rotating base is made of brass, thus is durable and does not tilt easily even with excessive weight. Also, there are 4 rubber legs at the base, which will protect the desk from damage, as well as prevent slipping. The desk tray is made of unprocessed, virgin wood, allowing the desk tray to emit an everlasting warm feeling.

Dimensions:

W27×H11×D37(cm)

Available in walnut and beach

Hightide - Wood Products 1/2

Introducing CD/Book Stand, Plywood Desk Tray, and Plywood Penstand

CD & Bookstand

The wood material has a very stylish look. A plywood CD and bookstand that you would always want to keep by your desk. Having this stand will surely reduce the clutter in your work area. A plywood product that will go along great with other plywood products!

Dimensions:
W21×H11×D14(cm)

Available in walnut, rosewood, and teak

Plywood Desk Tray

A desk tray that will be of great use in any office environment. You can use it to store important office files, or use it as a mailbox for others to write letters to you. It fits letter size paper perfectly, allowing the easy organization of office files. This desk tray is definitely recommended with its elegant, and mature look. It also goes perfectly with other plywood products!

Dimensions:

W27×H5×D35(cm)

Available in rosewood

Plywood Pen Stand

The cylindrical pen stand utilizes plywood’s property of having invisible boundaries between connecting pieces of wood, accentuating the curved beauty of the product. The pen stand has a removable divider, allowing you to categorize your pens as you like. Also, the inside has a urethane finish, allowing not only the storage of pens but cutlery as well. This product goes great with other plywood products!

Dimensions:

φ10.3×H12(cm)

Available in walnut

NY Chair / Banex

Nii Takeshi

The designer is an internationally renowned artist.

Chairs that provide you comfort and happiness.

Nii Takeshi creates chairs which all contain the 5

qualities foran outstanding chair, which are

(1) comfortable (2) durable(3) light

(4) reasonable and (5) beautiful.

His signature work, “NY CHAIR” has been chosen

as part of　the Museum of Modern Art,

New York, and has received　numerous awards in

Japan. He calls himself the “furniture

professional”, and his chairs gain more attachment

the more　you use it. His chairs are

superb in functionality, which is　evident in all of his

high quality work. The outstanding comfort

which his chairs provide is also evident in his work

“M Chair 301”, which uses banex.

“banex” is next generation fabrics with unique

fabric construction made of special polyester

yarns that offer cushioning effect.

①The chairs are washable, and are quick to dry,

allowing you to always have a clean, sanitary chair.

②The chairs use a light material, even lighter than

Polyurethane foam.

③The chairs don’t emit any harmful gases

when burned.

④The chairs use a cloth cushion (3mm thick)

for a sleek look with comfort.

⑤The chairs are resistant to light and heat,

and they exhibit superb elasticity recovery.

Banex exhibits superb comfort by the use of adequate

elasticity, and a mechanism to efficiently disperse

body pressure.The mesh fabric allows the chairs to

have superb ventilation, further adding to your comfort.

Banex is a world renown special fabric that is used in car seats, train seats, as well as wheel chair seats. The Banex is known for the superb comfort it offers as well as durability.

Warnings on the use of Mchair

The Mchair is constructed to be used mainly indoors. It is useable outdoors, however, there is no guarantee on the longevity. The seat is made of polyester so rain should not affect it , however, acid rain may cause deterioration. The frame is made of stainless steel so it should not rust, however, that will depend on the environment. There is a customer who has been leaving his chair out for 4years on his balcony. The first part to deteriorate was the painting on the wooden parts. The frame deteriated as well, but there was no visible deteriation of the material or colour. Even direct sunlight hit the chair, however, the material has slightly hardend.You are free to use the chair outdoors, however, we are not responsibile for any damage caused by using the chair outdoors.You can order parts individually from japan if any of the parts become damaged.

Dimensions:M Chair 301

M Chair 301: W610mm x D770mm x H870mm
M Chair 301 (folded): W180mm x D770mm x H1.170mm
Seat Height: 350mm at front, 220mm at back
Weight: 6.3kg
Fabric: banex (100% polyester)
legs: natural wood, steel piping (1.5mm)

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M Chair 301 Ottoman

M chair 301 Ottoman: W490mm x D420mm x H350mm
M chair 301 Ottoman (folded): W95mm x D420mm x H585mm
Weight: 2.2kg
Fabric: banex (100% polyester)
legs: natural wood, steel piping (1.2mm)

Miyama Products: Bottle and Tea Pots

Introducing Bottle, Obi Dobin, and Cannon Dobin

Bottle

This is a multi-purpose bottle that can be used for any liquids such as soysauce, vinegar, or condensed milk. The only limit is your imagination. This bottle is hand-made by master-craftsmen

Dimensions:

93×56×61 (L x W x H in mm)

Capacity: 120cc

Obi Dobin (Ceramic Pot)

This is a hand-made ceramic tea pot. You can feel the passion of the master-craftsmen.

Dimensions:

142×101×104 (L x W x H in mm)

Capacity: 410cc

Cannon Dobin (Ceramic Pot)

This is a hand-made ceramic tea pot. You can feel the passion of the master-craftsmen.

Dimensions:

128×94×170 (L x W x H in mm)

Capacity: 420cc

Mikamo: Box

Box Set

These simple woodworks are crafted from a combination of Japanese cedar and ebony. Japanese cedar gives them a soft texture and ebony provides toughness and exquisite intricacy. The boxes are available in different sizes so you can use them for various purposes such as trinket boxes, medicine cases, or document cases.

Includes 6 Pieces

Material: Japanese cedar and cypress.

Dimensions:

(A) H100*W100*D60mm

(B) H140*W140*D75mm

(C) H180*W180*D92mm

(D) H220*W220*D108mm

(E) H260*W260*D125mm

(F) H300*W300*D142mm

Tenugui: Japanese Towels

Introducing Tenugui, and Pouch

What is Tenugui?

Tenugui are Japanese cotton towels. These towels are not only for wiping hands but also have a number of traditional uses and applications. For example, it can absorb one's sweat, or be used to dry dishes with. You can also decorate your interior with it. Tenugui has as many uses as your imagination.

Care for Tenugui

Please wash by hand in cold water with a washing product without bleach or a bleaching agent. If you are using a washing machine, do not mix with white cloth. The ends are unfinished, thus will fray after the first few washes. Please do not pull on the frayed strings, and cut them off instead.

Dimensions:
88 x 34 (L x W in cm)

Pouch

This pouch which is made out of tenugui, can be used as a lunch box, or as a pouch to carry whatever you wish. Make yourself stand out by using this original product.

Hightide Stationaries

Introducing Roll Pen Case, Animag, Slim Note, Note Flagship Model, and Ring Note.

Roll Pen Case

The combination of a durable cotton material and the leather string gives it a nice, elegant look with plenty of storage capacity. It lasts for a long time, and you will get more attached to it with use. You can leave it in your bag to carry a variety of small items, it will surely come in handy.

Dimensions:
190 x 80 x 30 (L x W x D in mm)

Available in black, white, blue, yellow, red, and green

Animag

These are card stands that are modeled after animals, they look exactly like the real thing. You can insert your favorite post card or picture, and you can also use it as a message board while you’re going out. The package is very cute so it’ll be great as a gift as well. The card stand uses a magnet to hold cards, thus, it can be used as a regular magnet adding practicality.

Dimensions:
varies, but approximately 50 x 30 x 55 (L x W x D in mm)

Available as dolphin, pig, deer, sheep, bear, zeebra, monkey, elephant, cow, and turtle

Slimnote

~Take notes like a real journalist~

Perfect for writing notes while standing, this notebook will make you look like a real journalist. The notebook comes with a hard cover so you can use it to write on, it is slim in size to fit easily in one’s hand, and it has detachable paper in order to provide the best practicality for its users. An attached book mark gives this product more value

Dimensions:
168 x 72 x 20 (L x W x D in mm, including rings)

Available in red, yellow, black, white, blue, green, and pink

Note Flagship Model

This series uses “book paper”. As the name implies, it is paper made for books. The paper is a cream colour that is soft to the eyes, and each paper has substantial volume, allowing one to easily flip the pages. Even if the pages rip or wear down with time, you can enjoy it as an antique. It also comes with labeling stickers, allowing one to easily index and organize notes.

Dimensions:
160 x 119 x 9 (L x W x D in mm)

Ring Note

The ring note comes with dividers, separating the book into 3 sections. This series uses “book paper” as well. This product is bigger than the note flagship model, allowing one to write more content than before.

Dimensions:

210 x 160 x 17 (L x W x D in mm)

Toto Koubou: Japanese Cards

Introducing Toto Awase (memory)

Toto Awase is a game of memory. Match the head and tail of the fish, and start learning the names of new species of fish! If you understand Japanese, you can learn some new kanji as well.

By learning the names of new fish, maybe you will know what to order the next time you goto a sushi resteraunt!

Included:
62 cards: 29 pairs of fish cards (58 cards), tea card, sake card, soy sauce card, bone card and instruction manual

Hightide Stationaries - Reptila Series 2/2

Introducing Photo Album, Card File, Clip Board, and Book Cover

Photo Album
~Because the great memories are worth keeping~

An excellent album with great preservation potential This album is used by inserting your photos in between the transparent film and the base paper. Its appeal comes from its ease in formatting; you can write and draw on the base paper and customize it in any way that you like. Other appealing points about this photo album is that the pages flip very quietly due to the newly produced soft glue, and the photos are easy to remove without causing damage.

Dimensions:
S: 246 x 230 x 18 (L x W x D in mm)
L: 336 x 265 x 20 (L x W x D in mm)

Available in orange, brown, black, blue, pink

Card file

The elegant gloss gives the lizard texture a classy feel in this card file. It is a 6ring binder style, allowing you to organize many business cards at once. It can hold up to 40 card holders (240 business cards), and because it comes with index sheets, you can neatly organize your business cards in categories. The card file has a mature, classy look, perfect for busy businessmen.

Dimensions:
200 x 145 x 30 (L x W x D in mm)

Available only in orange

Clip Board

With an elegant lizard texture, it doesn’t have the typical office look, and is for people who want style in any kind of situation. It has gained popularity from many people for being a useful tool to write on in a cramped office area, or to write on while standing up. The clip part is gold colour, adding a luxurious feel. Also, it provides superb comfort in ones hand with a natural fit.

Dimensions:
325 x 238 x 12 (L x W x D in mm)

Available in black, brown, orange, white, pink, and blue

Book Cover

This set comes with 3 book covers along with 3 book marks. The cover uses an elegant lizard texture, giving the cover a classy, mature look. The paper uses a unique paper which is very durable. Not only can you use it with books, you can use the cover on notebooks as well, giving it extra value.

Dimensions:

335 x 214 (L x W in mm)

Available in black and yellow

Hightide Stationaries - Reptila Series 1/2

Introducing B6 Notebook, Accordion Album, File Folder, and Accordion File Folder

Reptila Series
~Material for the elegant and mature~

The scaly texture is modeled after reptile scales, a texture made for the elegant and mature. The uneven texture accentuates the elegance, and gives it a real feel. The paper inside has been specially processed. It is much more durable compared to your average paper, and has a soft, comforting feel in your hand. It won’t even feel like paper!

In general, lizard textures appear dull, however, the reptila series will provide brilliant colours giving it a classy feel. The elegant gloss provides a luxurious feel, perfect for sophisticated adults.

B6 Notebook

When using many pages of notes, one worries about the ease to write in it. This notebook uses thread binding, allowing easy opening of the notebook, with no stress when writing in it. The notebook also has an attached bookmark, so you will never lose where you last left off.

Dimensions:
186 x 132 x 18 (L x W x D in mm)

Choose from brown, black, white, blue, or pink.

Accordion Album

The biggest difference of this accordion album from the standard album is its flexibility. Because there are no restrictions in layout, you can arrange the photos and stickers in any way that you’d like. Using the corner seals that are sold separately, you can store up to 20 postcards and pictures. Also, you can secure the cover with a rubber band, so the album will not open on its own.

Dimensions:
250 x 180 x 8 (L x W x D in mm)

Choose from orange, black or yellow.

File Folder
Hold your files together in a mature manner
This file folder comes with an elegant lizard texture and a beautiful gloss. Carrying files involves more clutter than you think. Use this elegant file folder to transport files with efficiency and ease. The covers can be secured with an elastic band so the files will never fall out on its own. The file folder will also not bend like your typical plastic file folders. The inside cloth looks beautiful and also provides friction, allowing your files to stay in place.

Dimensions:
316 x 248 x 6 (L x W x D in mm)

Choose from orange, black, white or yellow.

Accordion File Folder

This is an efficient file folder that opens up like an accordion, and can be secured together with a book band. It is the perfect size to fit receipts and envelopes. You can add indexes if you wish, and customize the way you organize it to your own liking.

Dimensions:
272 x 152 x 32 (L x W x D in mm)

Choose from orange, black, brown, white, or blue.

Geta: Cypress Footwear

Introducing Hinoki Chokusen, Blade, Sajin, Sakana, Sense Humming b

Wooden slippers made from Japanese cypress, underscoring the keen pursuit of aesthetic excellence.

The unique and gentle "fitontsid" fragrance emanating from the natural cypress tree is not only soothing to the mood, but also delivers antibacterial and deodorization effects.

Moreover, each slipper is crafted in a curvature that neatly wraps around the foot, ensuring a comfortable fit with a pleasant and soothing touch.

We offer several different styles, which one will you pick?

Hinoki Chokusen

Available in size L and LL (US men's size 7-8.5)

Blade

Available in size L and LL (US men's size 7-8.5)

Sajin

Available in size L and LL (US men's size 7-8.5)

Sakana (fish)

Available in size M and L (US women's size 5.5-7)

Sense Humming b

Available in size M and L (US women's size 5.5-7)