ABOUT
IFUJI is a craft brand that started in Japan in 2004.
The founder, Masashi Ito, studied the techniques of making wooden furniture before going independent and started out by making oval boxes, tableware, furniture, etc., by himself and selling his works through exhibitions and shops. Currently, there are more than 20 production staff members engaged in production, but IFUJI's approach to manufacturing has not changed since its founding.
Care for renewable wood
Humans have flourished on Earth thanks to their unique ability to "manufacture things." However, due to the dramatic energy revolution that followed the Industrial Revolution, we now produce and consume large amounts of things on a daily basis. As sustainability has become a top priority, if we continue on this path, the Earth's resources will eventually be depleted and the global environment may become uninhabitable for living things.
Wood has been one of the most fundamental resources for human manufacturing since the dawn of mankind.
Wood is a fundamental material that is indispensable in every region of the world, for things like shelter from the rain and dew, tools for hunting animals and fish, containers for serving them, furniture, and clothing. However, wood has a characteristic that sets it apart from other similar materials: it is "reproducible." By planting and felling trees appropriately, wood can be reproduced sustainably. Forests are also important in curbing global warming. Maintaining forests while using them appropriately as a resource for manufacturing will become an increasingly important issue for humanity in the future.
IFUJI only uses wood that comes from properly managed forests. For example, cherry wood is made from logs that have been harvested in a planned manner under the rule of "not cutting trees faster than the rate at which they grow" in the United States. In addition, IFUJI never uses illegally harvested wood, wood whose origin has been falsely identified, or smuggled wood.
Manufacturing that can be used for centuries
It is true that the culture of using one thing for a long time is the exact opposite of the modern trend, but IFUJI believes that the world needs to change course in that direction immediately. IFUJI's manufacturing uses solid wood as much as possible to ensure the durability of the product and make it possible to repair it through maintenance. Our directly managed stores and direct maintenance reception desks are always available for prompt repairs and maintenance. In addition to the durability of the product itself, IFUJI believes that in order to continue using it for a long time, it is important that the design is beautiful and has a deeper flavor. Authentic and highly sensitive design that combines simplicity and decorativeness, smooth texture unique to wood, and flavor and attachment that comes from changes over time. To achieve this, it is important to select the highest quality wood and the optimal painting method, advanced processing techniques without cutting corners, and "care" for the thing. Care means that the maker faces each and every product during production. All the production staff "care" about who this product will go to, and make it so that it will be liked and used for a long time. IFUJI values this process, which is possible only because it is handmade.
Add more beauty to your living space
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been spending more time at home, and the importance of a comfortable living space has been reconsidered. A room filled with a large amount of manmade objects can make people tired. By following this rule - arranging only the bare minimum of high-quality items neatly and tidying up small items so they are out of sight - not only will your room look completely different, but you will also be able to live a more mentally stable life. Furthermore, placing beautiful things in places where you can see them will bring more emotions such as joy and happiness. IFUJI has continued to prove that a small wooden box can change your life. We want to continue making attractive products that can be used for a long time. We want to spread the word about IFUJI products to people all over the world. That's what we think.