In 1916, Nousaku was founded and began manufacturing Buddhist ritual objects, Japanese tea-ceremony utensils and flower vases made of brass and bronze in Takaoka City. The city has flourished since 1609 and built its reputation as the center of the copper industry in Japan over those 400 years.90% of copperware are casted in this city such as giant temple bells and bronze statues, and the copperware made in this city is called “Takaoka Doki” and it is assigned as a traditional craft in Japan.

Founded by Ginpo Toki, GINPO is a distinguished brand rooted in the legacy of Banko ware, crafted over four generations since 1932. Despite scarce local resources, relentless innovation and traditional techniques have produced products that seamlessly blend heritage with modern needs. Its signature series—Kikka, Hana Mishima, and Sumi-Kannyu—exemplify both elegance and practicality. With a meticulous five-stage production process combining artisanal skill and technology, GINPO consistently delivers exceptional quality from raw material to finished masterpiece.

Gold leaf (Kinpaku in Japanese) is an ultra-thin sheet of pure gold, traditionally used in Japanese art and craftsmanship.Each sheet is beaten to a thickness of approximately 0.0001 millimeters, so delicate that it can transmit light.For centuries, gold leaf has been used to adorn Buddhist statues, architecture, paintings, ceramics, and lacquerware, symbolizing eternal brilliance and luxury.In Kutani ware and other traditional crafts, artisans apply gold leaf onto the surface and fire it to create a rich texture and a sense of depth.Renowned for its luster and resistance to tarnish, gold leaf remains a timeless emblem of Japanese elegance and refinement.