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We, ICHI Inc. Japan🇯🇵, are the authorized Japanese agency and distributor of Kobaien inksticks for the international market since 2015.

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Soutai ( 蒼苔 苍苔 青墨 由古梅园(古梅園)制造)

For Painting & Sumi-e

For Calligraphy

For Advanced practitioners

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Chiyomi Tanaka's Brushes

Chiyomi Tanaka is a traditional brush artisan living in Nara, Japan. She handcrafts her brushes from natural materials. She carves the brush handle, attaches the bristles, and trims the brush to create a brush that is uniquely her own.

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Koufu ( Wool, horse tail, medium size brush ) 中筆201　江風

Sumi-e for Beginners

Rokujou ( Suitable for drawing exhibition works. wool, horse tail, Tanuki ( raccoon dog ) hair ) 兼毛106 六条　

Sumi-e for Advanced

Calligraphy for Beginners

Saikouhou 2 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 2 , Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Calligraphy for Advanced

Chiyomi Tanaka Brushes by Material

Horse, horse blend and weasel brushes

Wool and wool blend brushes 

Rare and unique brushes 

Only one brush in stock

All brushes by Chiyomi Tanaka

Read the story of Nara brushes and Chiyomi Tanaka

Beyond the Inkstick and brush

Kobaien Liquid inks

Inkstones and brushes

Kobaien Finishing Touches

Handmade Echizen Washi paper by Heizaburo Iwano Heizaburou Co.,Ltd., Japan. 岩野平三郎製紙所 越前和紙

Handmade Echizen Washi paper by Heizaburo Iwano Heizaburou Co.,Ltd., Japan. 岩野平三郎製紙所 越前和紙

Uda Gami Washi ( traditional Japanese paper )

Uda Gami Washi ( traditional Japanese paper )

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News

To Our Customers in the United States — No More Surprise Fees, and a New Carrier You Can Trust
To Our Customers in the United States — No More Surprise Fees, and a New Carrier You Can Trust
September 11, 2026

To Our Customers in the United States — No More Surprise Fees, and a New Carrier You Can Trust

Import Tariffs ( a small import tax ) — What You Need to Know
Import Tariffs ( a small import tax ) — What You Need to Know
August 18, 2026

Import Tariffs ( a small import tax ) — What You Need to Know

Summer Closure and Shipping Schedule Notice 2026
Summer Closure and Shipping Schedule Notice 2026
August 5, 2026

Summer Closure and Shipping Schedule Notice 2026

In Japan, there are currently consecutive public holidays
In Japan, there are currently consecutive public holidays
May 2, 2026

In Japan, there are currently consecutive public holidays

Kobaien's Ryuun ink is back on sale again ( April 19, 2026 )
Kobaien's Ryuun ink is back on sale again ( April 19, 2026 )
April 19, 2026

Kobaien's Ryuun ink is back on sale again ( April 19, 2026 )

Kobaien's Ryuun ink is temporarily out of stock ( March 10, 2026 ) .
Kobaien's Ryuun ink is temporarily out of stock ( March 10, 2026 ) .
March 10, 2026

Kobaien's Ryuun ink is temporarily out of stock ( March 10, 2026 ) .
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