Edo Tokyo Kirari Project: Celebrate New Beginnings in Spring with Floral Gifts
2026.03.23
LIFEThe harsh winter cold is finally beginning to ease, and the sunlight is starting to show the gentle signs of spring. As the seasons shift, why not add a touch of springtime color to your surroundings? This time, we have selected several flower-themed items from brands participating in the Edo Tokyo Kirari Project that celebrate the arrival of spring—each an ideal gift for someone embarking on a new chapter in life.
●Maekawa Inden’s Medium L-Shaped Zipper Long Wallet – Black/Pink, Cherry Blossom Motif
This long wallet, scattered with pink cherry blossoms across a black background, is crafted by Maekawa Inden, a brand based in Asakusa that works to share the charm ofindencraftsmanship. Using this traditional technique in which patterns are raised in lacquer on smooth deerskin, the wallet adds an elegant touch of seasonal brightness to spring attire. Designed with practicality in mind, it offers generous storage: not only for banknotes and coins, but also space for up to 26 cards, along with receipts and tickets neatly organized inside.
The L-shaped zipper design makes it easy to see the contents at a glance, while the flap section features two snap-button settings, allowing thickness to be adjusted depending on how much is stored inside. Medium L-Shaped Zipper Long Wallet – Black/Pink, Cherry Blossom Motif (W19.5 × H9.4 × D4 cm, 33,000 yen).
●Shiina Kiriko’s Tsukiyo-Zakura (Gold Red × Fluorescent Yellow) Sake Glass and Sakura Saku (Gold Red × Light Blue) Katakuchi Glass
These sake vessels from Shiina Kiriko reveal a kaleidoscopic reflection of cherry blossoms along the sides when filled with sake, thanks to the cherry-blossom motif carved into the base. The Tsukiyo-Zakura (Gold Red × Fluorescent Yellow) Sake Glass layers vivid gold-red glass over a fluorescent yellow base, evoking the beauty of cherry blossoms blooming under a moonlit sky—a piece that brings the feeling of springtime cherry-blossom viewing into the home. Meanwhile, the Sakura Saku (Gold Red × Light Blue) Katakuchi Glass combines pinkkirikoglass layered over a light-blue base to express the vibrant hues of cherry blossoms in full bloom.
In addition to the enchanting cherry-blossom reflections, the glasses’ tactile texture and smooth rim enhance the flavor of the sake. From left: Tsukiyo-Zakura (Gold Red × Fluorescent Yellow) Sake Glass (diameter 7 × height 6 cm, 36,300 yen); Sakura Saku (Gold Red × Light Blue) Katakuchi Glass (diameter 9 × height 8 cm, 59,400 yen).
●Yamamoto Noriten’s Ume no Hana Small Canister Set (2 Cans, Toasted Nori & Seasoned Nori)
Featuring packaging adorned with plum blossoms, Ume no Hana is one of Yamamoto Noriten’s signature products. Carefully roasted nori of the highest grade—selected through the company’s proprietary ranking system—delivers a crisp texture, rich umami that spreads across the palate, and a fresh ocean aroma. Both toasted nori andajitsuke(seasoned) nori are packaged in individual single-serving packets, ensuring that when each pack is opened, the nori remains as fresh as can be.
A long-selling favorite from Yamamoto Noriten. To fully appreciate the natural flavor of the nori, try enjoying it just as it is, without any additional seasoning. Ume no Hana Small Canister Set (2 Cans, Toasted Nori & Seasoned Nori) (10 packets of four 1/8-cut sheets in each can, 5,400 yen).
＊Prices as of time of writing.
◼️Products handled by the Edo Tokyo Kirari online store
・Maekawa Inden
https://www.store.kirari.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/category/select/bid/48
・Shiina Kiriko
https://www.store.kirari.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/category/select/bid/45
・Yamamoto Noriten
https://www.store.kirari.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/category/select/bid/8
◼️Maekawa Inden
Official website
https://maekawa-inden.co.jp/
Online store
https://maekawainden.theshop.jp/
◼️Shiina Kiriko
Official website
https://glass-labo.com/
Online store
https://glasslab.official.ec/
◼️Yamamoto Noriten
Official website
https://www.yamamoto-noriten.co.jp/english/
Online store
https://www.yamamotonori-shop.jp/
