GIF Techcraft
GIF Techcraft’ is a craft brand that innovates Japan’s traditional crafts, which have a history of hundreds of years, through technology.
What we create as ‘Techcraft’ is,
1. Our AI agent delivers new creative ideas (the voices the world demands) to artisans,
2. Artisans first creates ‘digital crafts’ using traditional techniques,
3. Upon the request from customer (support), the artisans will transform the ideas to reality.
This is a completely new form of manufacturing.
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Right now, these pieces exist only in digital form. Help this artisan create the real thing.
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Third-generation artisan Soko Kamiakwa created these pieces digitally.
But the "real thing" you can hold in your hands doesn't exist yet. Not even one.
Don't let his work remain digital only.
Help him create the real masterpieces with 400 years of inherited mastery.
The new crafts the world is asking for.
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Yes, they're expensive.
But this isn't "shopping."
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Manufacturing begins only when this crowdfunding succeeds.
This means you become:
✨ The first owner in the world
🔨 The person who made the artisan's historic challenge possible
📖 A partner creating the future of traditional crafts
This means you become:
✨ The first owner in the world
🔨 The person who made the artisan's historic challenge possible
📖 A partner creating the future of traditional crafts
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Why this price?
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✓ 99.9% pure silver used luxuriously
✓ Hand-crafted by artisan over weeks to months, piece by piece
✓ One-of-a-kind, uniquely yours
✓ Lifetime quality, passed down through generations
This is not a disposable item.
It's a lifetime investment that becomes a family heirloom.
✓ Hand-crafted by artisan over weeks to months, piece by piece
✓ One-of-a-kind, uniquely yours
✓ Lifetime quality, passed down through generations
This is not a disposable item.
It's a lifetime investment that becomes a family heirloom.
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Mass-produced glass: A few thousand yen → Replace in years → Value drops
Artisan pure silver: Tens of thousands yen → Use for life → Value increases over time
Which do you want to hold 10 years from now?
Artisan pure silver: Tens of thousands yen → Use for life → Value increases over time
Which do you want to hold 10 years from now?
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"I'll buy it someday" might be too late. If this project doesn't succeed,
these pieces will remain digital forever. Make the artisan's dream real, with your own hands.
these pieces will remain digital forever. Make the artisan's dream real, with your own hands.
GIF Techcraft - A craft brand that creates artisanal products that do not yet exist in the world, combining technology and tradition.
'GIF Techcraft' is a craft brand that innovates Japan's traditional crafts, which have a history of hundreds of years, through technology.
What we create as 'Techcraft' is,
1. AI delivers new creative ideas (the voices the world demands) to artisans,
2. Artisans create first as 'digital crafts' using traditional techniques,
3. Only when there is customer demand (support) do they produce the 'physical' items.
This is a completely new form of manufacturing.
What we create as 'Techcraft' is,
1. AI delivers new creative ideas (the voices the world demands) to artisans,
2. Artisans create first as 'digital crafts' using traditional techniques,
3. Only when there is customer demand (support) do they produce the 'physical' items.
This is a completely new form of manufacturing.
Ice plays 'music', and your hands complete 'art'.
The voices of the world have met 400 years of craftsmanship.
Why this project now?
I want to make a glass of whiskey more special. I want to savor my morning coffee with all five senses.
I want to be freed from the stress of hard butter.
I want to be freed from the stress of hard butter.
Through technology, countless 'voices' have reached artisans around the world. However, before GIF Techcraft was born, artisans creating traditional crafts faced significant barriers.
The serious dilemma faced by artisans
The weak yen and the Japan boom. The world is seeking Japan's traditional crafts. However, artisans were hesitant.
One is the 'wall of creativity'. They are uncertain about what the world wants and anxious about what to create next.
The other is the 'wall of economics'. Craft items like silverware incur significant costs just to create one prototype. The challenge itself carries risks.
The world's 'wants' and the artisans' 'desires to create' had not yet met.
One is the 'wall of creativity'. They are uncertain about what the world wants and anxious about what to create next.
The other is the 'wall of economics'. Craft items like silverware incur significant costs just to create one prototype. The challenge itself carries risks.
The world's 'wants' and the artisans' 'desires to create' had not yet met.
Our answer: Artisans × Technology
What if the 'voices' from around the world could be accurately delivered to artisans? 'GIF Techcraft' was born from that question.
Artisans with Global data drive tradition forward
AI collects and analyzes the real 'voices' of the world and 'translates' them for artisans. Artisans respond with the 'techniques' passed down for 400 years.
This is the birth of a new craft that fuses technology and tradition.
Artisans with Global data drive tradition forward
AI collects and analyzes the real 'voices' of the world and 'translates' them for artisans. Artisans respond with the 'techniques' passed down for 400 years.
This is the birth of a new craft that fuses technology and tradition.
So, why can this be realized? - Because there are 'silversmiths' with 400 years of skill.
Tokyo Silverware - The skills of 'silversmiths' that have continued since Edo.
Tokyo silverware, a traditional craft that has continued for 400 years since the Edo period. The artisans are called 'shirogane-shi' (silversmiths).
Nisshin Precious Metals Co., Ltd. has been passing down the techniques inherited from father Munetaka Kamikawa to the next generation through a family of three sons and one daughter from Edo.
Nisshin Precious Metals Co., Ltd. has been passing down the techniques inherited from father Munetaka Kamikawa to the next generation through a family of three sons and one daughter from Edo.
The seven Techcrafts that were born
Seven pure silver products born from the voices of the world.
🥃 Hyomei - Whiskey tumbler: The music created by ice. The 'resonance point' at the bottom transforms a drink into a sensory ritual.
☕ Tsukiyomi - Iced coffee tumbler: The ultra-thin rim disappears on the lips. The ultimate cup that allows you to feel temperature and aroma directly.
🌟 Hoshiyomi - Incense burner: The gold wears away with use, revealing your own starry sky. An incense burner that grows with time.
🧈 Onjin - Butter knife: Melts hard butter with body heat. A self-contained breakfast revolution that requires no power.
🍶 Tekage - Sake cup: Your hand leaves a shadow on the perfect mirror surface. A design completed by the user.
🍵 Shīnra - Pure silver tea set: The spiral grooves dance the tea leaves. A masterpiece worth over 1.5 million yen.
✨ Soki - Pure silver guasha: Cools to tighten and warms to circulate. An innovation in dual texture.
🥃 Hyomei - Whiskey tumbler: The music created by ice. The 'resonance point' at the bottom transforms a drink into a sensory ritual.
☕ Tsukiyomi - Iced coffee tumbler: The ultra-thin rim disappears on the lips. The ultimate cup that allows you to feel temperature and aroma directly.
🌟 Hoshiyomi - Incense burner: The gold wears away with use, revealing your own starry sky. An incense burner that grows with time.
🧈 Onjin - Butter knife: Melts hard butter with body heat. A self-contained breakfast revolution that requires no power.
🍶 Tekage - Sake cup: Your hand leaves a shadow on the perfect mirror surface. A design completed by the user.
🍵 Shīnra - Pure silver tea set: The spiral grooves dance the tea leaves. A masterpiece worth over 1.5 million yen.
✨ Soki - Pure silver guasha: Cools to tighten and warms to circulate. An innovation in dual texture.
This is not a 'thing', but an 'experience'.
🎁 A ritual that satisfies the five senses
The music played by ice, the temperature felt on the lips, the art nurtured by hands. Everyday life transforms into special moments.
📖 A story just for you
It changes with use and grows with its owner. This is a gift that engraves a personal story.
⏳ A gift of lasting value
Quality that can be used for a lifetime. A family heirloom passed down through generations. All items come in high-quality paulownia boxes.
💡 A gift of thoughtfulness
Elegantly solving small daily stresses. Practical and sophisticated thoughtfulness has been shaped.
The music played by ice, the temperature felt on the lips, the art nurtured by hands. Everyday life transforms into special moments.
📖 A story just for you
It changes with use and grows with its owner. This is a gift that engraves a personal story.
⏳ A gift of lasting value
Quality that can be used for a lifetime. A family heirloom passed down through generations. All items come in high-quality paulownia boxes.
💡 A gift of thoughtfulness
Elegantly solving small daily stresses. Practical and sophisticated thoughtfulness has been shaped.
Why pure silver?
Thermal conductivity 420 W/(m·K) — 26 times that of stainless steel
Conveys temperature changes to your fingertips (Tsukiyomi), melts butter with body heat (Onjin), and maintains hot and cold therapy (Soki).
High antibacterial properties that do not compromise the flavor of food. All products are hygienic and safe.
The unique texture of silver deepens with use. A story carved by time. It is beautiful in itself.
Conveys temperature changes to your fingertips (Tsukiyomi), melts butter with body heat (Onjin), and maintains hot and cold therapy (Soki).
High antibacterial properties that do not compromise the flavor of food. All products are hygienic and safe.
The unique texture of silver deepens with use. A story carved by time. It is beautiful in itself.
This does not yet exist in the world.
The products you see exist only digitally at this time. Only after this crowdfunding is successful will the artisans of Tokyo silverware begin production.
*Product images are AI-generated concept images. The actual products will have textures, weights, and brilliance that cannot be expressed in images, crafted by artisans.
Your support will create the 'real thing'.
*Product images are AI-generated concept images. The actual products will have textures, weights, and brilliance that cannot be expressed in images, crafted by artisans.
Your support will create the 'real thing'.
Your support will create 'reality' for the first time.
Only after this crowdfunding is successful will artisans begin production.
In other words, supporters will be:
✨ The first people in the world to own these products 🔨 Those who make the artisans' historic new challenge possible 📖 Partners who create the future of traditional crafts together.
✨ The first people in the world to own these products 🔨 Those who make the artisans' historic new challenge possible 📖 Partners who create the future of traditional crafts together.
Ultimate rarity exclusive to the first production.
The minimum lot size will be manufactured for this project. There are no plans for re-production, so the first production items will be extremely limited in number.
This is not a 'purchase', but a historic moment to carve a new page in traditional crafts together.
This is not a 'purchase', but a historic moment to carve a new page in traditional crafts together.
Project method: All-or-Nothing
The project will only be realized if the target amount is reached. If it is not achieved, all support funds will be refunded.
Your support will make the artisans' new challenge a reality.
Your support will make the artisans' new challenge a reality.
FAQ
Q. Why is the price high? A. We use 99.9% pure silver, and each piece is finished by the artisans of Tokyo silverware by hand. It is an investment in quality that is passed down through generations and in innovative experiential value.
Q. Is maintenance difficult? A. After use, simply wash gently with a soft cloth and wipe off moisture. The unique aging change (texture) of silver is also one of its charms.
Q. Can it be repaired? A. We apologize, but due to the nature of the product, we do not accept repairs. We aim for quality that can be used for a lifetime, so please handle it with care.
Q. Is the weight accurate? A. The listed weight is a guideline. Due to the handwork of artisans, the weight may vary by individual, but please understand that this is part of the uniqueness of handwork.
Q. When will it arrive? A. Delivery is scheduled to start from X month 2026. Please understand that it will take time due to the completely made-to-order production by artisans.
Q. Are the images actual photos of the products? A. No. They are concept images generated by AI. The actual products will have different textures, colors, and details due to the artisans' handwork. Prototypes do not currently exist, and this is a challenge to create the actual products for the first time with the supporters.
Q. Is maintenance difficult? A. After use, simply wash gently with a soft cloth and wipe off moisture. The unique aging change (texture) of silver is also one of its charms.
Q. Can it be repaired? A. We apologize, but due to the nature of the product, we do not accept repairs. We aim for quality that can be used for a lifetime, so please handle it with care.
Q. Is the weight accurate? A. The listed weight is a guideline. Due to the handwork of artisans, the weight may vary by individual, but please understand that this is part of the uniqueness of handwork.
Q. When will it arrive? A. Delivery is scheduled to start from X month 2026. Please understand that it will take time due to the completely made-to-order production by artisans.
Q. Are the images actual photos of the products? A. No. They are concept images generated by AI. The actual products will have different textures, colors, and details due to the artisans' handwork. Prototypes do not currently exist, and this is a challenge to create the actual products for the first time with the supporters.
Risks and Challenges
This project is a completely made-to-order production by traditional craft artisans.
- Due to the handwork of artisans, there may be delays in delivery times.
- Due to the nature of handwork, there may be individual differences in the actual products (weight, color, etc.).
- If the market price of pure silver fluctuates significantly, we may have to request price adjustments.
- Due to the handwork of artisans, there may be delays in delivery times.
- Due to the nature of handwork, there may be individual differences in the actual products (weight, color, etc.).
- If the market price of pure silver fluctuates significantly, we may have to request price adjustments.
Our Promise
We will work closely with artisans and transparently communicate the production process. We will strive to ensure that you can watch the project with peace of mind.
Project Team Introduction
Tokyo Silverware 'Nisshin Precious Metals Co., Ltd.' Silver Master: Munemitsu Kamikawa, the third generation inheriting the 'silver master' techniques passed down from his master and father, Sōtō Kamikawa, since the Edo period. He challenges the next generation of traditional crafts by merging 400 years of tradition with youthful sensibility.
GIF Techcraft Management Team Representative: Tomohiro Oizumi. Under the mission of 'Voices of the World to Japanese Craft,' he established a brand that connects technology and traditional crafts.
GIF Techcraft Management Team Representative: Tomohiro Oizumi. Under the mission of 'Voices of the World to Japanese Craft,' he established a brand that connects technology and traditional crafts.
Your support creates the future.
This project is not just a 'product sale'. It is a challenge to change the future of traditional crafts.
Your support will:
- Enable the artisans' historic challenge
- Connect the fading Japanese techniques to the next generation
- Serve as a bridge connecting talents from around the world and Japan.
A glass of whiskey plays music, and your hands complete the art. Can we create such a future together?
Your support will:
- Enable the artisans' historic challenge
- Connect the fading Japanese techniques to the next generation
- Serve as a bridge connecting talents from around the world and Japan.
A glass of whiskey plays music, and your hands complete the art. Can we create such a future together?
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⚠️ Please be sure to check before supporting
- All product images on this page are concept images generated by AI. Prototypes do not currently exist.
- The actual products will differ in texture, color, and details from the images due to the artisans' handwork.
- We do not accept returns or cancellations after support due to individual differences from handwork or 'not matching the image'.
- Please support us with an understanding of the value of 'real' craftsmanship through traditional crafts.
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⚠️ Please be sure to check before supporting
- All product images on this page are concept images generated by AI. Prototypes do not currently exist.
- The actual products will differ in texture, color, and details from the images due to the artisans' handwork.
- We do not accept returns or cancellations after support due to individual differences from handwork or 'not matching the image'.
- Please support us with an understanding of the value of 'real' craftsmanship through traditional crafts.
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【Notation based on the Specified Commercial Transaction Law】
Sales Company
Nisshin Precious Metals Co., Ltd.
Management Supervisor
Atsuhiro Kamikawa
Location
〒111-0055
1-3-13-1F, Misuzukita, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Contact Information
Phone Number: 03-5687-5585
Email Address: soukoh@nisshin-kikinzoku.com
Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
* In principle, inquiries are accepted via email.
About Returns, Exchanges, and Cancellations
【Return Policy】
Due to the nature of crowdfunding, returns and refunds for supporter convenience are generally not accepted.
【Conditions for Accepting Returns】
Returns and exchanges are accepted only in the following cases:
Damage during delivery
Initial defects
Products received differ from the order
Obvious manufacturing defects
【Return Acceptance Period】
Please contact us by email within 7 days of receiving the product.
【Return Shipping Costs】
For returns due to the above reasons, we will cover the return shipping costs.
【Cases Where Returns Cannot Be Accepted】
More than 8 days have passed since the product was received
Returns due to supporter convenience
Products that have been used once
Returns based on differences between AI-generated images and the actual product
Returns based on individual differences due to the craftsman's handiwork
【Cancellations】
Cancellations cannot be accepted after the project has been successfully funded and production has begun.
About the Product
【About Weight】
The weight listed is a guideline. Since each piece is handmade by the craftsman, there may be variations.
【Delivery Timing】
Due to the made-to-order nature of the craftsman's handiwork, delays may occur depending on the production status.
【In Case the Project Does Not Succeed】
If the target amount is not reached, all support funds will be refunded (All-or-Nothing method).
Sales Company
Nisshin Precious Metals Co., Ltd.
Management Supervisor
Atsuhiro Kamikawa
Location
〒111-0055
1-3-13-1F, Misuzukita, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Contact Information
Phone Number: 03-5687-5585
Email Address: soukoh@nisshin-kikinzoku.com
Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
* In principle, inquiries are accepted via email.
About Returns, Exchanges, and Cancellations
【Return Policy】
Due to the nature of crowdfunding, returns and refunds for supporter convenience are generally not accepted.
【Conditions for Accepting Returns】
Returns and exchanges are accepted only in the following cases:
Damage during delivery
Initial defects
Products received differ from the order
Obvious manufacturing defects
【Return Acceptance Period】
Please contact us by email within 7 days of receiving the product.
【Return Shipping Costs】
For returns due to the above reasons, we will cover the return shipping costs.
【Cases Where Returns Cannot Be Accepted】
More than 8 days have passed since the product was received
Returns due to supporter convenience
Products that have been used once
Returns based on differences between AI-generated images and the actual product
Returns based on individual differences due to the craftsman's handiwork
【Cancellations】
Cancellations cannot be accepted after the project has been successfully funded and production has begun.
About the Product
【About Weight】
The weight listed is a guideline. Since each piece is handmade by the craftsman, there may be variations.
【Delivery Timing】
Due to the made-to-order nature of the craftsman's handiwork, delays may occur depending on the production status.
【In Case the Project Does Not Succeed】
If the target amount is not reached, all support funds will be refunded (All-or-Nothing method).