{"product_id":"sato-mokko-solid-hinoki-shinto-shrine-kamidana","title":"Sato Mokko: Solid Hinoki Shinto Shrine","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 28.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eSolid Hinoki Shinto Shrine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; background: white;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: 5 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Assistant; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; background: white;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japantastics.jp\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/japantastics.jp\/policies\/refund-policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Assistant; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAll prices include international delivery, duties, and taxes, fully arranged on your behalf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAll orders are shipped internationally via Nippon Express, with delivery fully managed from Japan to your residence and tracked throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eThe highest form of prayer. The beauty of straight-grain Hinoki. The ultimate expression of Shinmei-style architecture, carrying tradition forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eCrafted entirely from carefully selected Japanese Hinoki cypress, this shrine is made exclusively from the rare and highly prized \u003ci\u003emasame\u003c\/i\u003e (straight grain), which can only be obtained from the central portion of the timber. Resistant to warping and distortion, its perfectly linear grain flows with quiet precision, lending the shrine a sense of serenity and refined presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eFaithfully reproducing \u003ci\u003eShinmei-zukuri\u003c\/i\u003e—the oldest and most revered architectural style in Japan, exemplified by the sacred structures of Ise Grand Shrine—this piece embodies a timeless form of devotion. The clean, linear roofline is crowned with upward-reaching \u003ci\u003echigi\u003c\/i\u003e (forked finials) and substantial \u003ci\u003ekatsuogi\u003c\/i\u003e (log weights), creating a sculptural harmony that has defined Japanese prayer since ancient times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eExecuted without compromise, the pristine flow of the grain radiates a dignified clarity capable of transforming the atmosphere of any space. From the delicately stepped base to the finely crafted balustrades, and the gold-toned ornamental fittings that catch the light, every detail reflects the dedication of master artisans. This is a shrine that may rightly be regarded as a modern treasure—imbued with the fragrance of native Hinoki and the quiet authority of exceptional craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eNotes on Key Elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eMasame (Straight Grain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced only from the core of the log, masame is exceptionally rare and therefore highly valued. Its uniform appearance offers both visual purity and outstanding structural stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eShinmei-zukuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oldest form of Shinto shrine architecture in Japan, characterized by its purity and restraint. Despite its simplicity, it is regarded as the most authoritative and sacred architectural expression, conveying a profound sense of trust and tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eSolid Japanese Hinoki cypress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eNatural, uncoated wood finish (\u003cem data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ekiji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eShrine Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eShinmei-zukuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, single-bay configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eShrine Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eW 1060 × H 730 × D 365 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e15 kg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eArtist’s Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMaster Artisan of Contemporary Japanese Furniture\u003cbr\u003eThird-Generation Head of Sato Mokko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBorn into the distinguished Sato Mokko workshop—founded in 1934 in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture—\u003cb\u003eKeiichiro Sato\u003c\/b\u003e is the third-generation heir to a lineage long revered for exceptional craftsmanship. Once known locally by the saying, \u003ci\u003e“For bridal furnishings, go to Sato Mokko,”\u003c\/i\u003e the atelier built its reputation through refined heirloom furniture and traditional architectural woodwork. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFrom an early age, Sato absorbed the discipline of master craftsmanship under the guidance of his grandfather, Zenjuro. He inherited techniques rooted in shrine and temple architecture, including intricate \u003ci\u003ekumiko\u003c\/i\u003e latticework, complex structural joinery, and precision cabinetry—foundations that would later define his artistic language. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAt seventeen, he encountered a defining turning point when the family business faced severe financial hardship under the second generation. Taking on responsibility at a young age, Sato sustained traditional commissions while simultaneously pursuing an independent vision—one that would unite heritage craftsmanship with contemporary form. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGuided by the belief that true craftsmanship is timeless, Sato established his signature genre of \u003cb\u003eCreative Japanese Furniture\u003c\/b\u003e: works that combine rare solid Japanese zelkova, authentic urushi lacquer, gold leaf, and centuries-old techniques with a bold contemporary sensibility. His creations transcend conventional furniture, emerging instead as collectible works of functional art that embody the Japanese ideal of beauty through utility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn recent years, his work has received recognition both in Japan and internationally. Exhibitions include the Paris International Salon (recommended invitation), the Cartago Museum in Costa Rica (presented at the request of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs), exhibitions in Dalian, China, and selection for the Japan–France Contemporary Art World Exhibition for his work \u003ci\u003eTAMATEBAKO\u003c\/i\u003e. His works have also been presented at The National Art Center, Tokyo, alongside numerous museum exhibitions, solo shows, and publications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn 2023, a devastating fire destroyed his factory, showroom, tools, and materials accumulated over decades. Yet within only seven months, Sato resumed production—an act that reflects the resilience and uncompromising spirit that define master artisanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eToday, Keiichiro Sato continues to shape wood in pursuit of works intended to endure not merely for a lifetime, but for generations—objects of substance, beauty, and permanence, created with a view toward the centuries ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japantastics, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47590501417196,"sku":null,"price":5000000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6527\/5116\/files\/472720997_2959182367555856_4025671853812231835_n.jpg?v=1777705777","url":"https:\/\/japantastics.jp\/products\/sato-mokko-solid-hinoki-shinto-shrine-kamidana","provider":"Japantastics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}