Official
"My own treasure" Saruya Nihonbashi's name toothpick
"Tokyo Mannaka ippindo" is an EC site where you can purchase souvenirs recommended by Chuo-ku at great value.
This year, we will introduce the target products on the "Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog".
This time, I would like to introduce "Nihonbashi Saruya"'s "named toothpick Nakaai type".
It is a product in which a handmade toothpick is enclosed in a paulownia box filled by calligraphers one by one, but I have presented it on Father's Day.
●Named toothpick middle type (Recommended souvenir introduction page)
The first thing I used was Neanderthals!
By the way, when you look at the homepage of "Saruya Nihonbashi"、"The first time you used a toothpick was a Neanderthal man, about 100,000 years ago"!
The history of toothpicks is almost the same as the history of mankind!
A stylish store with the scent of spicebush
I came to a shop in Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo to listen to the story!
First of all, what surprised me is the good scent of wood!
And a variety of products are lined up neatly and I'm very excited.
It has been 300 years since it was founded in Nihonbashikoamicho. The only toothpick specialty store
We spoke with Mr. Yamamoto, Representative Director.
Founded in Nihonbashikoamicho (Teruricho) two years after the Chushingura incident during the Edo period.
About nine years ago, I moved to the current Nihonbashi Muromachi. (In a long history, it may be "recent.")
It is said that the origin of the store name "Saruya" is that monkeys have white teeth, and that they sold toothpicks with monkeys in their backs.
Named toothpick created by a long-established connection
Next, I asked you about the background of the product development of the name toothpick.
It seems that this was triggered by the introduction of Mr. Uchiyama of the Japanese calligraphy family from a long-established senior.
That person is Mr. Higuchi, the president of the Nihonbashi Benmatsu Sohonten!
(Mr. Higuchi and Mr. Uchiyama are Jim friends.)
For Saruya Nihonbashi, it was planned to collaborate with Uchiyama to do something interesting, so the "name toothpick" where characters can be put in custom-made.
It may be the source of Nihonbashi's vitality to create new and attractive products through long-established connections.
The toothpick made of black letters is not only very fragrant, but also supple, strong, and hard to be touched.
Handmade toothpicks one by one are valuables that can be made only about 400 bottles a day by skilled craftsmen.
How to use the box unexpectedly
Contains 80 bottles of Nakaai type. It's good luck with the spread "eight"! It seems that the number itself does not mean much.
It is said that the balance with the size of the box is taken into account.
By the way, my father uses the box after using the toothpick as a accessory case.
As you can see in the photo, it's just the right size for a card holder, but it's not a target but a coincidence!
The wind of an era seeking gifts with originality
Not only that the discerning toothpick is wonderful, but also by putting custom-made characters such as names, Saruya's name toothpick that will become a "personal treasure" for the recipient.
It is said that there is a world that seeks originality, and sales are increasing.
It is very recommended as a gift for a commemorative day for individuals and companies!
●Named toothpick middle type (Recommended souvenir introduction page)
Nihonbashi Saruya
〒103-0022 1-12-5, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5542-1905
Business hours
Weekday 10:00～17:00
Saturday: 12:00～17:00
Regular holidays: Sunday and public holidays
Access 5-minute walk from Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line