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At Home with Ryuji Mitani – Containers for Daily Life

Ryuji Mitani pouring hot water into a coffee dripper with his coffee cup made by himself beside it. In the background, there's wooden containers lined all along the shelf.
Ryuji Mitani's kitchen shelves and cabinets  displaying his everyday things, including a wooden coffee canister made by himself
Up-close of Ryujij Mitani's shelf displaying a coffee canister and a small scoop made by mitani along with other everday items

コーヒー用キャニスター&メジャースプーン
コーヒー豆が200グラム入る容器。袋のままでも用は足りるけれど、容器に入れると視覚的に
スッキリして、部屋が片付く。毎日使うものだから、毎回気持ち良く使いたいものだ。

Hand holding an open Tea Case Usuzumi with a beige exterior and black interior made by Ryuji Mitani with tea leaves seen inside of it

茶筒(ティーキャニスター)
お茶は包装パックから出して、茶筒に移し替えるのが基本。それだけで使い勝手は良いし、棚に
置かれた姿も美しい。

Two-tiered black opened wooden box on a wooden table, displaying sweets inside.
Ryuiji Mitani in his dining room placing wooden objects made by himself on a wooden table.

二段重箱
和菓子の容れ物として作りましたが、パーティーやピクニックの時の、料理の器としても活躍し
そうです。

バターケース
バターケースは僕が最初に作った食器です。朝食には無垢の木のナチュラルな雰囲気が合ってい
る。バターの油分が知らず知らずに木の艶をよくしてくれる。冷蔵庫にしまっておいても、硬く
なりすぎない。僕の作った、最初のスタンダードです。

Wooden table top filled with wooden plates and food along side an open wooden toothpick container by Ryuji Mitani

爪楊枝入れ
果物を食べるときに、そのそばに楊枝が綺麗に収まった容器があると良いと思い作ったもの。オ
リーブの実など、お酒の時もそばに置きたい。

A wooden spice container with spoon and a wooden cutlery holder made by Ryuji Mitani on a wooden table top.

カトラリーボックス
カトラリーを人数分箱に入れてテーブルに出すというのは、家でもレストランでも今では良く見
る光景になっています。この箱は無垢の木を刳り抜いて作られていているので、よりナチュラル
で、安心した気分を生み出してくれると思います。

A person scooping a condiment with a wooden spoon out of a black wooden cup made by Ryuji Mitani

スパイス用のボウルと蓋、スプーン
ウチでは粉チーズを入れて使っています。お茶の時間のシュガーポットにも。

A wooden tray filled with wooden plates of pasteries and wooden lidded tea cups all sitting on a gray sofa

縁の高いトレイ
ベットで朝食を。あるいは風邪を引いた時の食事の時も。
縁が高いので、食器が転げ落ちる心配をしないですむのが嬉しい。

Opened wooden cotton swab cylindrical box by Ryuji Mitani on a bathroom countertop

綿棒入れ
洗面所の片隅に置かれた綿棒ケース。忙しい日々の中で、気にも留めないまま通過するものたち
へも、時にはありがとう、と伝えたい。

Opened wooden letter box made by Ryuji mitani with Mitani's hands pulling a letter out of the box

ポストカードケース(写真入れ)
大切な人からもらった手紙は、雑然とした引き出しにしまうのでなくて、
それだけを保管するための特別な箱が欲しいと思って作りました。

A tabletop showing a wooden boat stationary holder by Ryuji Mitani and displaying Mitani writing on paper in the back

舟形ペンケース
船は、今いる場所と、どこか別の場所を繋いでくれるもの。日常にあって、ふとどこかに行きた
くなった時。すぐそばにある船の形は、どこかへと心を運んでくれる。

A close up of Ryuji Mitani 's hand holding a open wooden coffee cup with the lid laying on the side made by himself. Surrounding him are other wooden bowls and box,

画像提供:Kazuhiro Shiraishi

Written by Ryuji Mitani

Ryuji Mitani

10月 25, 2025

'Y' (1996) - Painting
'Y' (1996) - Painting

'Y' (1996) - Painting

Ryuji Mitani

I am 'Y' (1996) - Painting. A body bent into a letter, a shape caught between gesture and symbol. The figure is mine, but the meaning’s yours.  

$5,200 USD
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Tea Case - Nano Glass Finish (OUT OF STOCK)
Tea Case - Nano Glass Finish (OUT OF STOCK)

Tea Case - Nano Glass Finish (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani

I am a Nano Glass Finish Tea Case. You’ll see only the wood grain, but there’s something hidden beneath my surface, preserving every leaf with care.  

$240 USD
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Boat (2025) (OUT OF STOCK)
Boat (2025) (OUT OF STOCK)

Boat (2025) (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani

I am a Boat (2025). I carry what words cannot, only distance and a sense of direction.  

$1,950 USD
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Teacup with Lid - Noir Urushi (OUT OF STOCK)
Teacup with Lid - Noir Urushi (OUT OF STOCK)

Teacup with Lid - Noir Urushi (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani for Nalata Nalata

I am a Noir Teacup with Lid. Small in size, infinite in depth. My darkness reveals every reflection, every pour of tea.  

$420 USD
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Cotton Swab Case (OUT OF STOCK)
Cotton Swab Case (OUT OF STOCK)

Cotton Swab Case (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani

I am a Cotton Swab Case. I’m proof that even the smallest details deserve a clean look.  

$275 USD
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Lighthouse (2025) (OUT OF STOCK)
Lighthouse (2025) (OUT OF STOCK)

Lighthouse (2025) (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani

I am a Lighthouse (2025). I stand watch, tall and steady, waiting for what drifts near.  

$3,500 USD
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Toothpick Container
Toothpick Container

Toothpick Container

Ryuji Mitani

I am a Toothpick Container. I keep things tidy, one point at a time.  

$380 USD
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Coffee Case (OUT OF STOCK)
Coffee Case (OUT OF STOCK)

Coffee Case (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani

I am a Coffee Case. The morning begins when my lid lifts and ends when the cup is empty.  

$450 USD
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Round Two Tiered Box (OUT OF STOCK)
Round Two Tiered Box (OUT OF STOCK)

Round Two Tiered Box (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani

I am a Round Two Tiered Box. What’s inside is for you to discover, one layer at a time. With two tiers, I have endless possibilities to hold sweets, treasures, and everything in between.  

$1,250 USD
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Tall Coffee Cup with Lid - White Urushi (OUT OF STOCK)
Tall Coffee Cup with Lid - White Urushi (OUT OF STOCK)

Tall Coffee Cup with Lid - White Urushi (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani for Nalata Nalata

I am a White Urushi Tall Coffee Cup with Lid. I keep coffee warm while life refuses to sit still.  

$520 USD
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Butter Box - Black Walnut
Butter Box - Black Walnut

Butter Box - Black Walnut

Ryuji Mitani

I am a Black Walnut Butter Box. Born from a question about messy butter, I turned critique into craftsmanship. Half practical, half poetic. I keep mornings smooth.  

$285 USD
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Cutlery Box - Nano Glass Finish - Chestnut Wood (OUT OF STOCK)
Cutlery Box - Nano Glass Finish - Chestnut Wood (OUT OF STOCK)

Cutlery Box - Nano Glass Finish - Chestnut Wood (OUT OF STOCK)

Ryuji Mitani

I am a Cutlery Box. I keep things in line and even the chopsticks behave when I'm around.   

$285 USD
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