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THE HUNT FOR RED DECEMBER

The Hunt for Red December

In which Alex (Niwaki Field Report Editor) visits: Suzaku Garden, Demachi Myō-on-dō Temple, Renge-Ji Temple & other notable sites in Kyoto in search of December colour.

Either you were very naughty last year (Father Christmas saw you flicking those snails into the neighbour’s garden) or else your hints were too subtle.

Now that the fuss is over, why not treat yourself to the gift you REALLY wanted:

Hori Hori Pro
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Niwaki Hori Hori Pro: weeder, digger, planter, and all-around do-gooder

Lucano-2-Step-Mustard-Yellow-open
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Lucano 2 Step: now available in mustard yellow and crystal grey

Niwaki Kenzan • Extra Large
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Niwaki Kenzan: for ikebana flower displays

Niwaki Joppari Secateurs
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Niwaki Joppari Secateurs: double spring/cushioning for non-stop pruning

Niwaki Garden Waistcoat
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Niwaki Garden Waistcoat: weatherproof workwear

Hand Hammered Copper-Tumbler Set
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Hand Hammered Copper Tumbler: hand-formed and traditionally made

Kurumi-Set-Inside-Box
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Kurumi Set: a trio of higher-spec Japanese pruning tools

Nijihiro Chisels Boxed Set
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Nijihiro Chisels • Boxed Set: something to treasure

Niwaki Winter Gloves
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Niwaki Winter Gloves: fleece lined and rubber coated

Tombow Irojiten
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Tombow Irojiten: the ultimate encyclopaedia of colour

Golden Spade • Standard
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Golden Spade • Standard: unrivalled digging prowess

Fridge Magnet Scissors • Carrot
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Fridge Magnet Scissors: always right where you need them

Woolly Hat • Karashi Yellow
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Woolly Hat • Karashi Yellow: made from 100% raw Guernsey wool

MIni Sickle
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Mini Sickle: harvest, weed and more

Niwaki Enamel Mugs&cta
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Niwaki Enamel Mug: will survive multiple trips to the garden

Kanekoma Higonokami Blue Steel
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Niwaki Blue Steel Higonokami Folding Knife: no fuss pocket knife

Care and maintenance, climbing a Niwaki Tripod Ladder to pass a sharpening stone

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Sharpening Service

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Garden tools from Japan

Garden tools

Japanese gear and clothing from Niwaki

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Niwaki S Type Rattan Secateurs

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Niwaki homeware and knives from Japan

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Niwaki Ikebana, wreath and shimenawa Workshops 2025 in Semley and London

NIWAKI WORKSHOPS

Niwaki HQ Semley & Chiltern Street Workshops

From Ikebana (Semley and London) to seasonal winter decorations (Semley), our relaxed but informative courses are a great way to jump-start your crafting and arranging skills. Click to browse the current range of course, which are being added to all the time.