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Kobaien
Nara / Japan
📍 7 Tsubaicho, Nara-shi, Nara, Japan
What Kobaien is known for
Founded in 1577, Kobaien is one of Japan's oldest makers of Nara sumi, hand-producing calligraphy ink sticks by traditional methods passed down sixteen generations. Its ink is sold from the head shop in Tsubaicho, Nara and a branch in Kyoto.
Best for — sumi ink, calligraphy, ink sticks
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