Experience the Best of Japan

Unveiling Japan’s Hidden Gems to Your Doorstep

At Dream of Japan, we bring you the finest goods crafted by hand-selected Japanese artisans. Rooted in tradition and perfected over generations, each piece reflects a deep dedication to craftsmanship.

By supporting these makers, we preserve their heritage and share their artistry with the world—creating wow moments through authentic, beautifully crafted products.

Every item tells a story — one that now becomes part of yours

Made with love in Japan just for you...

About us

Dream of Japan is a parent company of the following brands:

JAPANESE GREEN TEA CO.

Winner of the Global Tea Championship (2017, 2018, 2019 and 2025) and Japanese National Tea Award in 1974, 1975, 1979, and 2010. Japanese Green Tea Co. sells authentic, healthy Japanese matcha and green tea harvested in sugarcane soil.

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JAPANESE KNIFE CO.

Japanese Knives Co. — a company that for over 110 years has been perfecting the art of craftsmanship and functional performance. Legendary sword makers craft each handmade knife with techniques handed down to the generation. Add historical authenticity and exquisite artistry to your kitchen arsenal with the best chef’s knife you can find in Japan, built to last for decades.

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JAPANESE COFFEE CO.

Japanese Coffee Co. is famous for SUMIYAKI Coffee, one of the world’s rarest coffees, only available from Japan. Sumiyaki, which means charcoal roasted in English, is a unique and historical Japanese method that they use to roast their premium coffee beans.

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SHIZUOKA TEA.COM

ShizuokaTea.com offers a carefully curated selection of premium teas backed by centuries of tradition, competitive pricing, and bulk savings.

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KAGOSHIMA TEA.COM

KagoshimaTea.com brings you premium green tea from Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan’s second-largest tea producer. Their teas are Grown in mineral-rich volcanic soil and offer exceptional umami, smoothness, and natural sweetness.

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HISTORY OF KATANA

History of Katana is a YouTube channel dedicated to the art and legacy of the Japanese sword. It showcases samurai cinema, epic katana duels, and cultural stories that reveal the craftsmanship, spirit, and timeless influence of the katana across film and history.

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Stories

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We will have a booth at LB Sake Day at Long Beach, CA by Sake Secret 9/6/2025 - Join Us!

LB Sake Day 2025 Recap at Long Beach, CA by Sake Secret 9/6/2025

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Magnolia Wooden Handle

Smooth, Comfortable, and Natural Feel

There are many reasons that home cooks and chefs choose to use a magnolia handle. The foremost is that they're incredibly comfortable and feel perfect in hand. The importance of this can't be understated - a knife that's easier to hold is easier to cut with.

High-quality, solid wood.
Smooth, easy hold that feels good.
Great color - water and fade resistance.

Magnolia Wood Handle

Why Magnolia Wood?

Magnolias are beautiful, large flowering trees that have sweet, floral fragrances. The wood of the Magnolia tree is beloved by Japanese artisans for a number of reasons. Such as its easy workability, strength, and lightness. It is also highly water-resistant, has a lovely bright color, and is reasonably priced. These qualities have made it a popular material choice for a variety of objects, including chopping boards, sheaths, furniture, and knife handles.

Magnolia Wood

The Benefits Of Magnolia Wood For Knives

Magnolia handles are the most popular in Japan. The bright-colored wood adds a beautiful natural look and comfortable feel. The wood itself is lightweight and soft, yet tough. It provides a textured grip that helps prevent slipping while cutting. It’s a great choice for knives as it is water-resistant and doesn’t contain any resins that might cause corrosion in carbon steel.

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The shape of the Wooden Handle

Shape of the wooden handle

For Left Handed knives, we will situate the D-shape in the opposite way than right-handed knives.

Knife Collar Options

Plastic Collar (Default Option - No cost)

Vegan Friendly & Economical
For those concerned about using animal products - we offer a plastic alternative. It’s just as reliable, waterproof, and durable. It is also the standard, free option.

Vegan friendly.
Waterproof & durable.

Helps protect your fingers.
The cheaper option.

Molded Buffalo Horns

For an additional $100

Buffalo horn is a waterproof, durable, and natural material pleasing to the eye. It feels especially nice when held. This material is a traditional choice and gives knife handles a classic Japanese look. It also makes the knife 100% natural origin.

Ethically sourced.
From Japanese water buffalo.

Helps protect your fingers.
Smooth & natural to the touch.

Magnolia Wooden Handle

Smooth, Comfortable, and Natural Feel

High-quality, solid wood.
Smooth, easy hold that feels good.
Great color - water and fade resistance.

Magnolia Wood Handle

Why Magnolia Wood?

Magnolia Wood

The Benefits Of Magnolia Wood For Knives

The shape of the Wooden Handle

Shape of the wooden handle

For Left Handed knives, we will situate the D-shape in the opposite way than right-handed knives.

Experience the Best of Japan

Dream of Japan is a parent company of the following brands:

JAPANESE GREEN TEA CO.

JAPANESE KNIFE CO.

JAPANESE COFFEE CO.

SHIZUOKA TEA.COM

KAGOSHIMA TEA.COM

HISTORY OF KATANA

Stories

Japanese Green Tea vs Vietnamese Tea

Tokyo Meets LA: Glitch Coffee and WYND Coffee’s Transpacific Partnership - Cafe Spotlight

LB Sake Day 2025 Recap at Long Beach, CA by Sake Secret 9/6/2025

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