The Tanuki is a pretty little vixen dog that we frequently find in the form of auspicious figurines at the entrance of the shops in the land of the rising sun.
If you write its name in phonetic characters, it means “surpassing others” and remains a symbol of commercial prosperity.

It is often characterized by 8 attributes, called the «8 blessings»:
•The straw hat against evil,
•The eyes to recognize a customer’s potential,
•The happy face with the indispensable smile in the business world,
•The rounded belly that evokes safety,
•The sake vial that recalls moderation in behavior,
•The general ledger to balance revenues and expenditures,
•The thick tail that symbolizes stability,
•The bag of gold coins for prosperity…

This magnificent Yukari fountain pen will bring happiness and success to its purchasers in this special period.

Each Namiki Tanuki is signed by KOKKOKAI group’s artisans.
Hira & Togidashi Maki-e Gold powder.
“Kokkokai” are a group of Maki-e artisans formed in 1931 centered around Gonroku Matsuda, who later became a living national treasure.
The name “Kokkokai” was derived from a quote by Ryosuke Namiki the founder, “In the way Sumo is Japan’s national sport, Maki-e is the nation’s light.”
Even today, Maki-e artisans from inside and outside the company, who have inherited Matsuda’s will, are making lacquerware around the country.
Kokkokai or the name of the artisans have been inscribed on each individual piece of Namiki work.

The Namiki Yukari Tanuki maki-e is limited to only 300 numbered fountain pens.