Cylindrical Broom/Otaru Blue
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[Nakatsu Broom Craftsman Shinji Yoshida × UNGAPLUS]
The "Otaru Blue Large Cylindrical Broom" was created in collaboration with Shinji Yoshida, a Nakatsu broom craftsman based in Otaru. Nakatsu brooms are traditional brooms made in Nakatsu Village (now Nakatsugawa Town, Aiko District, Kanagawa Prefecture) since the Meiji period. Brooms are made from hand-bundled broom corn and woven with UNGAPLUS yarn, a signature Otaru style. 
This mini broom is knitted with yarn dyed in a blue gradation, inspired by the view of the sea from Otaru. This "cylindrical broom" is compact and fits comfortably in your hand, and its soft bristles can reach into small gaps and sweep away dust and debris. It's also recommended for cleaning keyboards and other items. It comes with a hanging string, so it can be stored anywhere. 
Yoshida's Nakatsu brooms are made from pesticide-free broom corn, and are beautiful brooms made with a unique perspective while carrying on tradition. They also make great gifts.
Nakatsu broom craftsman and artist. Born in 1984. Grew up in Nerima, Tokyo. In 2007, he began making Nakatsu brooms, a tradition passed down in Kanagawa Prefecture since the Meiji era, at Machizukuri Yamagami Co., Ltd. He is involved in a wide range of activities, including production, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and writing. He is currently based in Otaru, Hokkaido. His major awards include an honorable mention in the 51st Chiba Tetsuya Award, the 9th SICF runner-up prize, and has been selected for the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition since 2011. He was the 2017 Takumi Kanagawa representative for the LEXUS NEW TAKUMI PROJECT. He received the Japan Folk Crafts Museum Exhibition Association Award in 2021.
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Shipping & Delivery
[Shipping Fee]
Standard Shipping (Room Temperature)
Hokkaido: 800 yen (tax incl.) / Honshu & Shikoku: 1,100 yen (tax incl.) / Kyushu: 1,800 yen (tax incl.) / Okinawa: 2,500 yen (tax incl.)
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[Mail Service Gift (Click Post)]
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- Shipping cost is 200 yen per set.
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[Delivery Date and Time]
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[Shipping Carrier]
Standard Shipping: Yamato Transport
Mail Service: Japan Post
[Service Area]
Within Japan
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We offer paid wrapping/gift wrapping services for purchased items. Please choose your preferred wrapping option below and add it to your shopping cart.
In principle, all items in your order will be wrapped together as one package; however, depending on the size or quantity, items may be divided into two or more packages. Fragile items such as mugs will be wrapped individually.
For more details, please see this page.
Original Gift Box (with wrapping): ¥300 (tax included)
Box Wrapping (with tag): ¥300 (tax included)
Paper Bag: ¥55 (tax included)
*For Original Gift Box and Box Wrapping, our staff will select a box size suitable for the items.
*Paper bags will be provided to match the box size.
［Wrapping Paper］
Wrapping paper is a free service. You can choose from various headings. If you would like a name printed, please enter the name in the “Notes” field at the bottom of the cart page.
If you prefer inner wrapping, please write “Inner wrapping requested” in the “Notes” field at the bottom of the cart page. If no note is provided, all items will be wrapped as outer wrapping.
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Returns, Exchanges, and Cancellations
Please note that we cannot accept returns, exchanges, cancellations, changes to your order details, or modifications to your order for customer convenience after the order has been completed.
If, in the unlikely event, the delivered item is defective, please contact us via the inquiry form within 7 days of receiving the item.
In the case of a defective item, we will cover the shipping costs associated with the return.