Edo Tokyo Kirari Project: Three Winter Companions to Warm and Restore the Body
2026.01.20
LIFEAs cold winds set in, returning home makes us long for something that will warm both body and spirit. This time, we have selected items from three Edo Tokyo Kirari Project brands that will make time at home during winter especially comfortable. Even as the cold deepens in the weeks ahead, let’s move through the season with warmth and a sense of well-being.
●Uchino’s Color Block Marshmallow Gauze Shawl
On chilly days, a shawl that can be lightly draped over the shoulders is an essential companion. Uchino’s Color Block Marshmallow Gauze Shawl, featuring a stylish three-color block design, is generously sized to wrap the body completely, yet remarkably lightweight. Made from 100% cotton, it offers a gentle, skin-friendly feel. Woven in three or more layers using carefully selected yarns, it combines excellent heat retention with superior breathability, as well as moisture-absorbing and quick-drying properties.
Another major appeal is that it can be washed at home and dries quickly. Resistant to wrinkling and surprisingly compact, it is easy to use even when out and about. (Color Block Marshmallow Gauze Shawl, W78 × H200 cm, 9,350 yen each)
●Ninben’s Hongare-Katsuobushi Nomu Odashi (Dried Bonito) and Hongare-Katsuobushi Nomu Odashi (Dried Bonito & Kelp)
For a warming cup to start a brisk morning, why not enjoy the rich aroma of Ninben’s finest bonito flakes,hongare–katsuobushi, with Hongare-Katsuobushi Nomu Odashi? The tetra-shaped dashi pack, made using Ninben’s “fresh pack” method, provides more internal space than flat packs, allowing the bonito flakes to gently bloom inside when hot water is poured over them. This fragrant, champagne-gold broth permeates through the body, offering a luxurious moment of warmth on a winter day.
Simply pour in hot water, wait two to three minutes, gently shake the pack, and remove—its ease of preparation is another highlight. Recommended as a comforting alternative to coffee or tea. (Ninben’s Hongare-Katsuobushi Nomu Odashi [Dried Bonito] and Hongare-Katsuobushi Nomu Odashi [Dried Bonito & Kelp], 6 g × 5 packs, 680 yen each)
●Mori Seimenjo’s Handmade Small Zabuton Cushion (Cork Leather Fabric, 40 cm)
In winter, cold tends to sap warmth from the body starting at the feet and waist. For such moments, this compactzabutoncushion, carefully crafted by Mori Seimenjo’s skilled artisans using a combination of cork leather and cotton fabric, is highly recommended. Cork leather is made from the bark of the cork oak (Quercus genus) and is both soft and supple. Combined with a cotton backing fabric, it offers excellent durability, and comes in a wide variety of cotton fabric options to suit your interior.
The Indian cotton filling is packed evenly right into the corners by expert artisans. Suitable not only for floor seating, but also for use on sofas or chairs in a variety of settings. (Handmade Small Zabuton Cushion [Cork Leather Fabric, 40 cm], W40 × H40 cm, 4,300 yen each)
＊Prices as of time of writing.
◼️Products handled by the Edo Tokyo Kirari online store
・Uchino
https://www.store.kirari.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/category/select/bid/33
・Mori Seimenjo
https://www.store.kirari.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/category/select/bid/43
◼️Uchino
Official website
https://en.uchino.co.jp/
Online store
https://uchino.shop/
◼️Ninben
Official website
https://www.ninben.jp/
Online store
https://shop.ninben.co.jp/
◼️Mori Seimenjo
Official website
https://futontokyo.com/
Online store
https://futontokyo.com/shop/
