Loft to Host 'Shimakaze Store' Featuring Okinawan Tableware and Delicacies

Shibuya Loft will host the 'Okinawan Tableware and Delicious Foods: Shimakaze Store' from Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to Monday, August 24, 2026. This event will showcase a curated collection of Okinawan cuisine and tableware.

An expanded version of last year's 'Utsuwaya' project, this year's event will transform the entire venue into a celebration of Okinawan culture.

A wide variety of items will be available, including pottery, glassware, wooden tableware, sweets, and awamori, allowing visitors to enjoy the flavors and craftsmanship of Okinawa.

Period: July 14 (Tue), 2026 – August 24 (Mon), 2026 ※Last day closes at 6:00 PM

Location: 3F Cook & Dine Event Space, Shibuya Loft

Sample Products: ※All prices include tax

[Stylish Glassware, Ceramics, and Wooden Tableware for Summer Dining]

Featuring unique handmade pottery inspired by nature and glass tumblers that evoke the seas of Okinawa, each piece has its own distinct character.

● Tsuchimon Namimaki Fuki Glass – ¥6,160 each

A fantastical glass from Kogei Kobo Niji (Ishikawa Glass), where the third generation continues the tradition and techniques of master craftsman Seikichi Inamine. The glass changes appearance depending on the light.

Tsuchimon Namimaki Fuki Glass

● Tokkuri Aomaru – ¥4,730 / Ochoko Maru – ¥3,520

Glass sake sets crafted using recycled bottles, featuring ergonomic shapes that fit comfortably in the hand.

Tokkuri Aomaru / Ochoko Maru

● Zampa Sunset Glass – ¥6,270 and more

A rock glass inspired by Okinawa's sunset, created by Kaifu Studio, which expresses Okinawan landscapes and skies in glass.

Zampa Sunset Glass

● Gekko Oval Plate – ¥9,460

A medium-sized bowl from a studio in Ishigaki Island, featuring a plump glaze and a warm, user-friendly shape.

Gekko Oval Plate

● E-zara 12cm – ¥6,270

A hand-carved wooden plate made from banyan trees native to Okinawa.

E-zara 12cm

[Nostalgic Yet Modern Okinawan Items Made from Washi Paper and Fabric]

Gift-worthy lifestyle goods featuring Okinawan designs inspired by local nature, food culture, daily life, and spiritual traditions.

● Bucket Tote Bag – Auspicious Hibiscus – ¥3,850

A tote bag designed with a fusion of the vibrant hibiscus flower, affectionately known as 'Akabana,' and traditional auspicious patterns symbolizing happiness.

Bucket Tote Bag – Auspicious Hibiscus

● Tea-in-a-Can – ¥1,430 each and more

Tea bags of sanpin tea, hibiscus tea, Okinawan black tea, and green tea packed into palm-sized cans. Each contains 7 tea bags.

Bucket Tote Bag – Auspicious Hibiscus

[Okinawan Branded Awamori and Whiskey]

Featuring awamori and house-produced rice whiskey, showcasing Okinawa's unique alcoholic beverages.

● Ryukyu Awamori 'Shimauta' – from ¥1,023

A new type of awamori blending aged awamori with sake yeast, preserving strength while achieving a refreshing taste and smooth drinkability without off-flavors.

Ryukyu Awamori 'Shimauta'

● Masahiro Blended Whiskey 47% 700ml with Glass – ¥2,750

Early maturation made possible by Okinawa's subtropical climate, blending house-produced rice whiskey with single malt whiskey using awamori distillation techniques.

Masahiro Blended Whiskey 47% 700ml with Glass

● Tsukino Shoryusho 43% 500ml – ¥5,500

The only distillery on Okinawa Island using traditional ground-pit stills. Recreating ancient methods, rice is steamed using the 'jigama' and 'koshiki' from the Ryukyu Kingdom era, and fermented in jars made at Chukyo Kiln.

Tsukino Shoryusho 43% 500ml

[Delicious Okinawan Sweets Made with Island Banana, Kokuto Sugar, and Shikuwasa]

● Island Banana Cake (3 pieces) – ¥1,320

A moist cake made with the sticky-sweet and slightly tart flesh of Miyako Island's native island bananas.

Island Banana Cake (3 pieces)

● Hachijima Kokuto Box – ¥1,125

A tasting set featuring black sugar from eight remote islands near Okinawa: Iheya Island, Ie Island, Aguni Island, Tarama Island, Kohama Island, Iriomote Island, Yonaguni Island, and Hatoma Island.

Hachijima Kokuto Box

● Shikuwasa Lemon Cake Set (8 pieces) – ¥3,100

Lemon cakes made with 100% juice from Okinawan-grown shikuwasa, including the peel, generously used in both the batter and icing.

Hachijima Kokuto Box

[Convenient Okinawan Foods and Seasonings]

● Spam Jushii Base – ¥745

A base mix for Spam jushii, an Okinawan-style mixed rice dish using reduced-salt SPAM®. Just mix with rice and cook to enjoy authentic Okinawan home cooking. Serves 2 portions.

Spam Jushii Base

● Ishigaki Curry Base – ¥972

A green curry base made with mashed pineapple from Ishigaki Island and lard from moromi pork. Blended with original curry powder and coconut milk. Certified specialty product of Ishigaki Island.