🎌 Toothpick specialty store "Saruya" - 1,000 boxes

"Saruya," located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, has been established for over 300 years since the Edo period and is currently the only specialty toothpick store in Japan. They insist on handcrafting each toothpick, which offers a soft and delicate touch when used, making them very popular as high-end toothpicks for wagashi (Japanese sweets) and as souvenirs. The toothpicks are made from the wood of the camphor tree, specifically from the Cinnamomum camphora species. The refreshing aromatic oils are also used in the production of perfumes and soaps, and Saruya uses young black camphor trees that grow to about one meter in height. The "Senryōbako," which contains the camphor toothpicks in a paulownia box, carries auspicious meaning and is one of the best-selling items for New Year gifts or souvenirs. The box is hand-written with "Kin Senryō" using a brush, and when given as a gift, it is sure to receive praise for its "elegant" taste. The elegant packaging design has won a silver medal at the Japan Packaging Exhibition. The box sizes vary depending on the number of toothpicks, and the paulownia boxes feature designs of "ōiri-bukuro" (large lucky bags) and kabuki motifs, making them popular due to their distinctly Japanese design.

Founded during the Edo period, it is currently the only remaining specialty toothpick shop. Using black camphor wood, each toothpick is handcrafted using traditional methods. The "Senryō-bako," packaged in a paulownia box, is very popular for its auspicious meaning. It has won a silver medal at the Japan Packaging Exhibition.