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The Osaka Castle Park

The Osaka Castle Park

  The Osaka Castle Park is a historical place located in the center of Osaka City of Japan, and in addition to housing the historical Tenshukaku Tower, visitors may enjoy...
October 01, 2018
Our rain chain, Migumo, has been installed in Philippines

Our rain chain, Migumo, has been installed in Philippines

  To our delight, our Migumo rain chain is being used in Philippines. In comparison to other products in our product line, Migumo rain chain has a pure Japanese style...
August 08, 2017
Today, I would like to share a news with you that our rain chain has been adorned by a new hotel in Kyoto, the former capital of Japan.

Today, I would like to share a news with you that our rain chain has been adorned by a new hotel in Kyoto, the former capital of Japan.

  Ever since the transfer of the capital from Nara to Kyoto in 794AD, the city has flourished as the center of Japanese culture and politics. You will find many...
February 08, 2017
We received a pleasant picture from our rain chain enthusiast in Canada and I would like to share it with all of you

We received a pleasant picture from our rain chain enthusiast in Canada and I would like to share it with all of you

  Can you recognize the icicle on the right of the picture? The cold temperature up North had turned the trickling water into ice thus icicle that hangs down from...
January 19, 2017
About Japanese Customs upon Welcoming the New Year

About Japanese Customs upon Welcoming the New Year

  Happy New Year!!   As this is our first edition on our blog in 2017, I would like to provide a simple guideline and speak upon Japanese customs related...
January 03, 2017
About “Gargoyles” on massive gothic architecture in the West.

About “Gargoyles” on massive gothic architecture in the West.

  In the West, rain spouts called Gargoyles exist. The origin is from the French word gargouille. It means “throat”, perhaps being named for the fact that it sticks out...
December 21, 2016
Our rain chain “Toh” now has a larger model in size L, which will drain water even for truly oversized roofs.

Our rain chain “Toh” now has a larger model in size L, which will drain water even for truly oversized roofs.

  In addition to “Toh” rain chain with conventional size, a slightly larger “Toh L” is now available. Larger 60mm diameter is one and a half times larger than the...
December 20, 2016
About the cooper and stainless steel that are used for our rain chains

About the cooper and stainless steel that are used for our rain chains

We use cooper and stainless steel for our rain chains. Each metal has unique characteristics so we will explain about their features: Toh Copper About cooper The chemical symbol for...
December 05, 2016
Visiting Ainokura Gassho-style Village

Visiting Ainokura Gassho-style Village

There is a world heritage registered village in Toyama Prefecture. At the foot of a mountain called Gokayama, there are dwellings with oversized thatched roofs. The angles of the roofs...
November 10, 2016
Rain chain called “Tama” made by SEO Inc. is installed on a home with Japanese garden in Canada.

Rain chain called “Tama” made by SEO Inc. is installed on a home with Japanese garden in Canada.

Tama rain chain is being used at a couple’s home in Vancouver, the city that hosted winter Olympics in 2010. As with many, this home has also installed the rain...
November 10, 2016
Takaoka City of Toyama Prefecture in Japan is full of history.

Takaoka City of Toyama Prefecture in Japan is full of history.

SEO Inc. has its main office in Takaoka City of Toyama Prefecture. It is a city where metal casting and cooper ware industries thrived and the succeeding traditional industry of...
September 28, 2016
Ta-ke (Bamboo)

Ta-ke (Bamboo)

Ta-ke grows in humid and tropical climate in Asian regions, and is a plant that is very familiar to the Japanese. The inside of bamboo is a hollow tube yet...
September 13, 2016