var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-21974590-1’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Bringing to you an assortment of COOL, Japanese goods.Tumblr (3.0; @rinroad)http://rinroad.tumblr.com/<p><span><span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIN-Road-Cool-Japanese-Goods/139437592790354">RIN Road • Cool Japanese Goods</a> Here is our ‘Sake Bottle Cup of Supremacy Series’ Arita Takumi No Kura (Artisan Collection) - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=sake-bottle-cup-of-supremacy-series-arita-takumi-no-kura-artisan-collection"><a href="http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=sake-bottle-cup-of-supremacy-series-arita-takumi-no-kura-artisan-collection" target="_blank">http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=sake-bottle-cup-of-supremacy-series-arita-takumi-no-kura-artisan-collection</a></a></span><span><img align="middle" src="http://rinroad.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/04-sectret-lake-colour.jpg" width="600" height="400"/><br/></span></span></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4713958402http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4713958402Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:01:00 +0900有田匠の蔵焼至福の徳利＆盃Sake Bottle &amp; Cups Supremacywww.rinroad.comCool Japanese GoodsSpecializing in Cool Japanese Goods有田焼日本の物<p>RIN Road • Cool Japanese Goods</p> <p>Here is our ‘Premium Shouchu Glass Series’ Arita Takumi No Kura (Artisan Collection) - <a href="http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=premium-shouchu-glass-series-arita-takumi-no-kura-artisan-collection" target="_blank">http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=premium-shouchu-glass-series-arita-takumi-no-kura-artisan-collection</a></p> <p><img height="600" width="480" src="http://rinroad.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/25-forrest-fairytale.jpg" align="middle"/></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4713907415http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4713907415Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:56:27 +0900有田匠の蔵至高の焼酎グラスPremium Shouchu Cups有田焼Rin Roadwww.rinroad.comCool Japanese Goods<p><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIN-Road-Cool-Japanese-Goods/139437592790354" target="_blank">RIN Road • Cool Japanese Goods</a> <p>Here is our ‘Square Dinner Plate Series’ - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=square-dinner-plates-arita-yaki"><a href="http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=square-dinner-plates-arita-yaki" target="_blank">http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=square-dinner-plates-arita-yaki</a></a></p> <p><img height="179" width="723" src="http://rinroad.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/chikumon.jpg"/></p> </span></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4712948870http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4712948870Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0900有田焼スクエア・ディナープレートSquare Dinner PlateAritaArita-yakiAmakusaKumamotoJapanJapanese有田焼有田日本の物www.rinroad.comCool JCool Japanese GoodsInteresting JapanInteresting Japanese GoodsInterior DesignJapanese Interior Design<p><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIN-Road-Cool-Japanese-Goods/139437592790354" target="_blank">RIN Road • Cool Japanese Goods</a> <p>Here is our ‘Premium Beer Glass Series’ Arita Takumi No Kura (Artisan Collection) - <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=premium-beer-glass-series-arita-takumi-no-kura-artisan-collection"><a href="http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=premium-beer-glass-series-arita-takumi-no-kura-artisan-collection" target="_blank">http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=premium-beer-glass-series-arita-takumi-no-kura-artisan-collection</a></a></p> <p><img height="600" width="420" src="http://rinroad.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/06-longmen1.jpg"/></p> </span></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4712905794http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4712905794Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:30:43 +0900有田焼匠の蔵プレミアムビアグラスPremium Beer GlassArita-yakiArita有田有田焼PotteryCeramic ArtAmakusaKumamoto日本の物www.rinroad.comCool JapaneseCool Japanese GoodsSpecializing in Cool Japanese Goods<p><span> </span></p> <h1 class="entry-title"><a title="Permalink to Arita-Yaki Ultimate Ramen Bowl Series / 有田焼究極のラーメン鉢" href="http://rinroad.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/arita-yaki-ultimate-ramen-bowl-series-%e6%9c%89%e7%94%b0%e7%84%bc%e7%a9%b6%e6%a5%b5%e3%81%ae%e3%83%a9%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a1%e3%83%b3%e9%89%a2/" target="_blank">Arita-Yaki ‘Ultimate Ramen Bowl Series’ / 有田焼究極のラーメン鉢</a></h1> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIN-Road-Cool-Japanese-Goods/139437592790354" target="_blank">RIN Road • Cool Japanese Goods</a></p> <p>Here is our ‘Ultimate Ramen Bowl Series’ -<a target="_blank" href="http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=ultimate-ramen-bowl-arita-yaki"><a href="http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=ultimate-ramen-bowl-arita-yaki" target="_blank">http://www.rinroad.com/collections/welcome-to-our-store?constraint=ultimate-ramen-bowl-arita-yaki</a></a></p> <p><img align="middle" src="http://rinroad.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/r0064-01.jpg" alt="Arita-yaki Ultimate Ramen Bowl" width="640" height="640"/></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4712605973http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4712605973Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:08:00 +0900Arita-Yaki ‘Ultimate Ramen Bowl Series’ / 有田焼究極のラーメン鉢www.rinroad.comcool japanese goodsSpecializing in Cool Japanese Goodsinteresting Japanese Goods<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lju2k5nQ341qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span> </span></p> <h1 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.rinroad.com" target="_blank">We are NOW OPEN ! ! !</a></h1> <p>We hope you enjoy! Find us here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.rinroad.com/"><a href="http://www.rinroad.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rinroad.com/</a></a>   We will be constantly updating and adding more products in the near future.</p> <p><strong>いらっしゃいませ！  </strong></p> <p><strong>RIN Road </strong>was created in 2010 and consists of a small team of three. Our physical location is on a beautiful island chain known as Amakusa in Southern Japan stretching off the West Coast of mainland Kyushu in Kumamoto Prefecture. Our team possesses a wide array of individual skills and experiences that we have brought together in the creation of our shop. Feel free to ask us questions on any of our products or simply tell us what you would like to see in our store, if we don’t  have exactly what you are seeking. Japan is a small country; however, what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in a variety of unique, well crafted & one of a kind goods. We want to stray well from the beaten path in terms of what is offered elsewhere, bringing to you an assortment of cool, Japanese goods.  </p> <p>It seems that ever more of today’s youth are moving from the countryside to the city in pursuit of employment with large corporations and the corresponding financial security. As Japan’s aging population moves on so will its ancient practices and its skillful arts. As a result, the arts are becoming increasingly scarce in Japan and their future is in danger as skillful generations of artisans have fewer and fewer pupils to whom they can pass on their skills. However, there are some very talented youth entering the arts, starting a new way forward while also continuing on with the traditions from generations past. They need our support, so we want to share their works with the world. Without them Japan would lose its way, for this is predominantly what the world has come to know and love about Japan.  </p> <p><strong>We aren’t about being trendy; we are about following the trends set hundreds of years ago that are still very much in play today. Some things have changed over time but others haven’t, which is a real testament to the style and quality of Japanese products and craftsmanship. Many of the things we offer are from small, local businesses, specializing in what they have been doing for generations. We love what they do and we hope you will too!   </strong></p> <p><strong>Our Team: </strong>Setsuko, Shigeru & Ian.  </p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.rinroad.com" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.rinroad.com" target="_blank">www.rinroad.com</a></a><br/></strong></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4712220565http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4712220565Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:43:00 +0900AmakusaAritaArita-yakiCool JapanCool Japanese GoodsInteresting Japanese GoodsJapanKumamotoKyushupotteryRIN Rd.RIN ROADwww.rinroad.com凛道匠の蔵有田焼熊本県Ceramic ArtSpecializing in Cool Japanese Goodsart<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_liekqaJ2WK1qeufvzo1_r2_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Help Japan. 2011 Earthquake/Tsunami.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p>Our hearts here at RIN Road go out to those here in Japan affected by the devastating earthquake/tsunami of 2011. Please help with the relief effort if you haven’t already by donating to the charitable organizations below. <em>Please click on the links for more information on how to donate.</em></p> <p><span> </span></p> <h5><span> <h5><a href="http://www.jrc.or.jp/index.html" target="_blank">Japanese Red Cross Society</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html" target="_blank">Japanese Red Cross Society Donation (via Google)</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://www.redcross.org/" target="_blank">American Red Cross</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=000005&tid=003" target="_blank">Canadian Red Cross</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://www.savechildren.or.jp/" target="_blank">Save the Children *Japanese</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://www.worldvision.org/" target="_blank">World Vision</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=240&__utma=121179421.3616349383372589600.1300239150.1300239150.1300239150.1&__utmb=121179421.1.10.1300239150&__utmc=121179421&__utmx=-&__utmz=121179421.1300239150.1.1.utmcsr=google%7Cutmccn=%28organic%29%7Cutmcmd=organic%7Cutmctr=doctors%20without%20borders&__utmv=-&__utmk=112342020" target="_blank">Doctors Without Borders</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://www.2hj.org/index.php/news/send_us_food_and_supplies/" target="_blank">Second Harvest Japan</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://www.hope.or.jp/en/suben/pr-2011-03.php" target="_blank">Hope International</a></h5> </span></h5>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4000770996http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/4000770996Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:20:00 +0900American Red CrossCanadian Red CrossDoctors Without BordersEarthquakeHope InternationalJapanJapanese Red Cross SocietyJapanese Red Cross Society Donation (via Google)Save the Children *JapaneseSecond Harvest JapanTsunamiWorld Visionwww.rinroad.com<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgwdcqRmez1qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Identity <strong>Tweak</strong>.</p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/3395352468http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/3395352468Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:50:00 +0900Rinroadamakusaaritaaritayakicooljapanesegoodswebsitejapankumamototakuminokurawww.rinroad.comCool Japanese GoodsInteresting Japanese GoodsTakumi No Kura<p><strong>Our other Blog <a title="RIN Road Blog @ Wordpress" target="_blank" href="http://rinroad.wordpress.com/"><a href="http://rinroad.wordpress.com" target="_blank">http://rinroad.wordpress.com</a></a></strong>.  Yeah, we are so busy we need two blogs!&#160;!</p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1687033739http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1687033739Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:25:00 +0900www.rinroad.comcool japanese goodsamakusajapankumamotoArita-yakiAritayakiAritaArita Premium Beer GlassArita Premium Shouchu GlassArita Square Plate SeriesArita Ultimate Ramen BowlArita Best Curry Dish<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lch1l46atd1qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em><strong>A Sneak Peak</strong></em> at Our <strong>New</strong> Store.</p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1686789944http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1686789944Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:58:00 +0900www.rinroad.comCool Japanese GoodsAmakusaJapanKumamoto<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcboja5xer1qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fall colours.  <em><strong>Arita, Saga</strong> Pref.</em></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656070680http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656070680Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:28:22 +0900SagaAritaJapanceramic artpottery<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcbogmHC1x1qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lunch in the famous ceramic art city of <em><strong>Arita, Saga</strong> Pref.</em></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656057999http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656057999Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:26:00 +0900AritaSagaJapanlunchpotteryceramic art<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcboec69zr1qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><span><strong><strong><strong>Karakusa Izakaya, Fukuoka (Hakata). 居酒屋からくさ　博多　福岡</strong></strong></strong></span><br/></strong></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656047055http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656047055Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:25:00 +0900KarakusaIzakayaFukuokaJapanHakatawww.rinroad.comCool JapanCool Japanese GoodsRIN Road福岡博多居酒屋からくさ<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcbocnYeM41qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><strong>Karakusa Izakaya, Fukuoka (Hakata). 居酒屋からくさ　博多　福岡</strong></strong></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656039215http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656039215Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:24:00 +0900Cool Japanese GoodsKarakusawww.rinroad.com博多居酒屋からくさ福岡JapanRIN Road<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcbodgqUgq1qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><span><strong><strong>Karakusa Izakaya, Fukuoka (Hakata). 居酒屋からくさ　博多　福岡</strong></strong></span><br/></strong></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656043034http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656043034Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:24:00 +0900福岡博多居酒屋からくさFukuokaHakataJapanwww.rinroad.comCool Japanese GoodsIzakaya<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcbobvWt1y1qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><strong>Karakusa Izakaya, Fukuoka (Hakata). 居酒屋からくさ　博多　福岡</strong></strong></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656035685http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1656035685Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:23:00 +0900博多福岡居酒屋からくさKarakusawww.rinroad.comRIN RoadJapanCool Japanese Goods<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcbnzmHdk41qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A recent trip to Fukuoka. A great meeting was had by all the wonderful people at <em><strong><a title="Paper Road" target="_blank" href="http://www.paper-road.jp">Paper Road</a>.</strong>  </em>Paper Road specializes in selling washi 和紙 (Japanese Paper).  This is in Canal City in Tenjin, Christmas lights.</p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1655976662http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1655976662Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:16:00 +0900FukuokaPaper RoadChristmas Lights<p><em><strong>Here it is!</strong></em>  We are almost there, you are going to  have to wait it out just a bit longer.  <em>We will post when we are up and running.</em></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1520888004http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1520888004Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:52:35 +0900<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lblh1tdXUd1qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Our new name, edited.  <em><strong>Rin Rd.</strong></em></p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1520855193http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1520855193Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:49:00 +0900rinroadRIN RoadRIN Rdwww.rinroad.comCool Japanese Goods<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lb7ljwOeWw1qeufvzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Today’s photo-shoot garnered a couple of onlookers.</p>http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1453360995http://rinroad.tumblr.com/post/1453360995Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:59:00 +0900