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When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]（9/18）

Takahiro Yagi, the sixth generation president of Kaikado

Takahiro Yagi, the sixth generation president of Kaikado/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

A pitcher made based on advice from Thomas Ricke

A pitcher made based on advice from Thomas Ricke/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

On the right is the hammer he inherited from his grandfather

On the right is the hammer he inherited from his grandfather/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

A tea caddy that can carry different types of tea leaves at the same time. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as for storing matcha or candy.

A tea caddy that can carry different types of tea leaves at the same time. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as for storing matcha or candy./ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Kaikado store near the Kamo River. The workshop was originally located here.

Kaikado store near the Kamo River. The workshop was originally located here./ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Inside the store, you can see how the tea caddies change over time.

Inside the store, you can see how the tea caddies change over time./ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]

When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Kaikado store near the Kamo River. The workshop was originally located here.

Kaikado store near the Kamo River. The workshop was originally located here./ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The workshop behind the store

The workshop behind the store/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The lid falls smoothly, demonstrating the skill that goes into Kaikado's tea caddies

The lid falls smoothly, demonstrating the skill that goes into Kaikado's tea caddies/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The lid falls smoothly, demonstrating the skill that goes into Kaikado's tea caddies

The lid falls smoothly, demonstrating the skill that goes into Kaikado's tea caddies/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

"No matter which craftsman makes it, it has to be a Kaikado tea canister," says Yagi.

"No matter which craftsman makes it, it has to be a Kaikado tea canister," says Yagi./ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]

When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]

When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The tea canister has been through the important task of determining the diameter of the can.

The tea canister has been through the important task of determining the diameter of the can./ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

It is said that there are approximately 130 steps involved in completing a tea canister.

It is said that there are approximately 130 steps involved in completing a tea canister./ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]

When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]/ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Takahiro Yagi, Director of Kaikado Co., Ltd.

Takahiro Yagi, Director of Kaikado Co., Ltd./ Photo by Kensuke Okamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

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  • Takahiro Yagi, the sixth generation president of Kaikado
  • A pitcher made based on advice from Thomas Ricke
  • On the right is the hammer he inherited from his grandfather
  • A tea caddy that can carry different types of tea leaves at the same time. It can be used in a variety of ways, such as for storing matcha or candy.
  • Kaikado store near the Kamo River. The workshop was originally located here.
  • Inside the store, you can see how the tea caddies change over time.
  • When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]
  • Kaikado store near the Kamo River. The workshop was originally located here.
  • The workshop behind the store
  • The lid falls smoothly, demonstrating the skill that goes into Kaikado's tea caddies
  • The lid falls smoothly, demonstrating the skill that goes into Kaikado's tea caddies
  • "No matter which craftsman makes it, it has to be a Kaikado tea canister," says Yagi.
  • When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]
  • When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]
  • The tea canister has been through the important task of determining the diameter of the can.
  • It is said that there are approximately 130 steps involved in completing a tea canister.
  • When in doubt, ask the founder -- Kaikado's Takahiro Yagi [Kyoto-based creative unit "GO ON" 3/5]
  • Takahiro Yagi, Director of Kaikado Co., Ltd.
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