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Source: Japantastics, Inc.
Japantastics Launches Global Curator Platform Bringing Japan Craftsmanship to the World

TOKYO, February 3,2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Japantastics, Inc, a Tokyo-based company dedicated to promoting and distributing authentic Japan-made products to a global audience, has announced the official launch of Japantastics.jp, an online commerce platform that discovers and promotes unique, high-quality Japan-made products - focusing on craftsmanship, engineering, and stories that have long remained hidden beyond Japan's borders.

Japan is home to a remarkable depth of artisanal skill and manufacturing excellence. Yet while global interest in Japan continues to rise — reflected in 40+ million visitors in 2025 — many highly skilled artisans and small manufacturers remain oriented entirely toward the domestic market. As a result, much of Japan’s finest craftsmanship remains difficult to encounter outside the country.

Japantastics was founded to fill this divide, and curate products based on craft integrity, technical excellence, and cultural context, introducing makers whose work reflects years—often decades—of dedication and refinement. Rather than functioning as a conventional e-commerce marketplace, the Japantastics platform serves to discover and illuminate unique Japan-made crafts and products and will continue to broaden its lineup by discovering and introducing exceptional, lesser-known items from across the country.

“Interest in premium Japanese products abroad continues to expand,” said Aki Tsukioka, Co-founder of Japantastics, Inc. "However, many artisans lack the resources, language support, and international channels needed to reach customers overseas. Japantastics exists to bridge that gap—not by simply selling products, but by communicating the value systems, techniques, and stories behind them."

At the core of Japantastics is a belief that truly meaningful products are not disposable commodities, but lifelong tools shaped by human intention. By working closely with artisans and manufacturers, the company aims to present Japan-made goods not as trends, but as enduring objects that reward long-term use and appreciation. Each product is introduced with its background, production philosophy, and practical relevance for modern life.

The Japantastics platform will continue to expand its lineup by discovering lesser-known makers across Japan - ranging from traditional crafts to contemporary manufacturing - while maintaining a highly selective, story-driven approach to curation. With this model, Japantastics positions itself as a cultural bridge: connecting Japanese creators with global audiences who value authenticity, quality, and depth over mass production.

About Japantastics

Japantastics, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company dedicated to introducing authentic Japan-made products to global audiences. Through careful curation and storytelling, the company connects Japanese artisans and small manufacturers with customers worldwide who seek products defined by craftsmanship, longevity, and cultural meaning. Visit Japantastics.jp.

Media Contact:
Japantastics, Inc.
Email: japantastics@gmail.com
Website: https://japantastics.jp 



Topic: New store opening
Source: Japantastics, Inc.

Sectors: Retail & eCommerce
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