Bringing thoughtful memorial services closer to you At hand memorial items "Tou (light)" to accompany your heart

Kyoto Hirokuniya, the Long-established store of at hand memorial offerings, has released its first new product in two years, at hand memorial offering "Tou (light)" made with Kyoto's traditional techniques of "lacquer" and "Kyoto braided cords.

Product features

The soft warmth of natural wood

Lacquer gives the product a lustrous feel.

The shape of the lamp allows you to hold it tightly in your hand and pray for the deceased.

The delicate handmade braid of Kyoto braided cords adds a touch of elegance to the product.

A masterpiece made by craftsmen in Kyoto who pay close attention to every detail.

The "Tou (light)" at hand memorial offering will go on sale on August 16, 2025.

On August 16, the Gozan Bonfire will light up the night sky of Kyoto.

Many of you may have felt your feelings for your loved ones in the soft flames of the bonfire. People have also naturally clasped something in their hands when praying or thinking of something important since ancient times. Lanterns" are handmade memorial offerings that give form to such "lights of thought.

This summer, Kyoto Hirokuniya, the originator of the at hand memorial service, will deliver this product.

Sold by: KAN Sogo Planning/Hirokuniya (Location: Kyoto City / President: Joji Yamasaki) https://hirokuniya.com/

Image of the "Tou" in use

Handmade memorial items "Tou" to hold and remember

Product introduction

The "Tou" is a natural wooden cylinder-shaped memorial offering that gently embraces your feelings for the deceased. With a height of 17 cm and a diameter of approximately 2 cm, the slim shape fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and blends quietly into your living space. The interior can hold a small amount of the deceased's ashes, allowing time to feel connected to the deceased in daily life.

Two types of lacquer coating are available for the body: a deep lacquer coating and a glossy cashew coating. The lacquer coating is available in black "Gengetsu" and red "Benihari," while the cashew coating*1 is available in blue "Soukou" and green "Taimu," each reflecting the Kyoto-style aesthetic sense and adding a quiet dignity to the memorial service.

A small charm tied with a Kyoto braided cords is attached to the tip of the lid. The delicate hand-crafted decoration brings a sense of splendor and luxury to the quiet presence of the memorial, gently swaying as a "symbol" of the connection between our thoughts and feelings for our loved ones.

Four types of "Tou" (1)

*1 Cashew painting is a painting technique using cashew oil, an oil extracted from the nuts of the cashew nut tree (Ursiaceae), which is a tropical plant.

At hand memorial offerings and interest in natural materials

A memorial service is a new way to remember the deceased in daily life by keeping a portion of the deceased's bones or ashes close at hand. It has been attracting attention in recent years due to the choice not to have a grave and the growing need to keep the deceased's memory close at hand.

In addition, with the recent increase in environmental awareness, there is a growing interest in products made of natural materials.

In addition to the warmth of wood, "Tou" carefully incorporates traditional Japanese techniques and natural colors to create a memorial offering that is gentle on both the mind and the environment.

Handmade memorial offerings "Tou" in four types (2)

Origin of the product name

The name "Tou" means "light" in Japanese.

It is not a flame that burns fiercely, but a small, quiet light that burns deep in the heart.

It is a small, quiet light that burns in the depths of our hearts.

The "light" is gently protected and passed on in our daily lives.

We have given form to such a prayer-like feeling.

Commitment to our products

Kyoto Hirokuniya, the originator of the term "at hand memorial service," was established in Kyoto in 2002 and has been developing and selling handmade memorial services for over 20 years.

The interest in at hand memorial offerings has been growing year by year, and it is estimated that more than 100,000 people a year now use our products, compared to about 3,000 people in the beginning. Kyoto Hirokuniya's management policy is "timelessness and fashion," and we strive to develop products that incorporate changes to suit the times while never forgetting the essential part of the heart, which is the offering of memorial services. We also offer products that can be worshipped, worn, held, and sometimes talked to.

Outline of the product

Product Name ：Tou (light)

Date of release: August 16, 2025 (Saturday)

Material: Natural wood (varies according to the type)

Coating ：Lacquer coating (Gengetsu, Benihari), Cashew coating (Soukou, Taimu)

Size: Approx. 17 cm (height) x 2 cm (width) x 1 cm (depth)

● Features: with Kyo-kumi-himo charms, can hold a small amount of remains

Suggested Retail Price: 49,500-60,000 yen (tax included)

● Sales agency : KAN Sogo Planning/Hirokuniya (https://kan-hiro.co.jp/)

Sales site: Kyoto Hirokuniya online store ( https://hirokuniya.com/ )