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Yamamoto Katsunosuke
Established in 13th year of Meiji (1880). It is located in Kainan city of Wakayama prefecture where is warm and rich in nature.

The business has been called “Kaneichi” which inherited the spirit of the founder, Mr. Katsunosuke Yamamoto, it produces hemp palm brooms with skilled craftmanship and natural materials. They stick to the traditional method to produce the best quality of the products.

What is Shiuro Broom?

Shuro brooms, made from palm bark, are a traditional Japanese cleaning tool said to have a history spanning several centuries. Rich in natural oils, shuro fibers are water-resistant and extremely durable. The fine fibers cling to dust, hair, and other small debris, allowing even invisible particles to be swept away without scattering into the air.
Moreover, thanks to their natural oil content, shuro brooms can add a subtle, natural sheen to floors—unlike chemical wax—making them both effective and eco-friendly.

6 Reasons Why We Recommend It

1. Masterpiece of Craftsmanship
2. The Power of Natural Shuro Fiber
3. Minimizes Dust in the Air    
4. Ideal for Nighttime Cleaning
5. Perfect for Homes with Pets
6. Floor-Friendly Material

About the Origin of Shuro

All of our Shuro products are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Kishu, using the traditional hand-wrapping method.
However, the bark used as raw material is no longer sourced domestically.
While Shuro trees still grow in Nogamidani, Wakayama Prefecture, there are no longer craftsmen who peel the bark—a skill essential for maintaining its quality.
As a result, today’s Kishu artisans import the bark from Taiwan and China, as it is no longer feasible to produce high-quality materials from domestic trees.
Without continuous harvesting, the quality of the bark declines over time, and Japanese-grown bark is no longer usable for product-making.
Many artisans hope that as Shuro products gain renewed attention, domestic bark harvesting will one day be revived in Japan.

Three Types of Shuro Brooms

Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten offers three main types of traditional shuro brooms.
The largest and longest is the long-handled broom, designed to be held with both hands for upright sweeping.
The medium size is the hand broom, about half the length of the long broom, used with one hand while slightly bending at the waist.
The smallest type is called the Koujin broom or small broom, ideal for tight or high spaces.
With these three types, you can cover nearly every sweeping need in a full-sized home.
For smaller homes, a combination of two—such as a long-handled broom and a Koujin broom, or a hand broom and a small broom—will be more than sufficient.

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From left to right: Long-handle broom, Koujin broom, and Hand broom

 

Recommended for those who value authenticity

This is a premium, limited-production broom made using “Onige,” a rare and resilient fiber that is both strong and flexible, harvested in small amounts from each sheet of palm bark. Only a few of these brooms can be crafted each day.

Regular price ¥2,900 JPY
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This handcrafted shuro broom is made by bundling carefully selected palm fibers. It’s perfect for reaching dust in high or hard-to-access areas—such as ceilings, corners, and light fixtures—where v...
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This broom is made exclusively with “Onige”—the most prized portion of palm fiber, known for its exceptional resilience and supple flexibility.Bundled from carefully selected fibers, this 5-bundle ...
Regular price ¥3,200 JPY
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This broom is made exclusively with “Onige”—the most prized portion of palm fiber, known for its exceptional resilience and supple flexibility.Bundled from carefully selected fibers, this 3-bundle ...
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This shuro duster is made by bundling carefully selected shuro (palm) fibers.The tightly bound bristles offer minimal flex, making it highly effective for removing dust from hard-to-reach places su...
Regular price ¥20,900 JPY
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This is our finest long-handled broom, made with Onige, an exceptionally strong and supple palm fiber that can only be harvested in small quantities from each sheet of bark.Unlike regular palm fibe...
Regular price ¥36,300 JPY
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This broom is made exclusively with “Onige”—the most prized portion of palm fiber. Compared to standard shuro fibers, Onige is less processed (uncombed), making it far less prone to shedding powder...
Regular price ¥24,200 JPY
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This broom is made exclusively with “Onige”—the most prized portion of palm fiber. Compared to standard shuro fibers, Onige is less processed (uncombed), making it far less prone to shedding powder...
Regular price ¥19,800 JPY
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This Broom was developed in collaboration with skilled craftspeople in response to customer feedback requesting a wider version of our popular shuro brooms.Ideal for cleaning spaces ranging from sm...
Regular price ¥11,900 JPY
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The Shuro broom is made from the fibers of the Shuro tree, a type of palm tree.This is our standard long handled broom featuring 9 Bundle.While it uses carefully selected shuro bark, it is crafted ...
Regular price ¥4,400 JPY
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Among the shuro brooms we offer, the 5-Bundle Hand Broom is one of our most popular items, right alongside the longer 7-Bundle version.What sets this hand broom apart is its convenient size and eas...
Regular price ¥480 JPY
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A tawashi is a traditional Japanese scrubbing brush.Made from natural fibers, it has a soft yet firm texture that allows for effective cleaning without the need for detergent—making it an eco-frien...
Regular price ¥480 JPY
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A tawashi is a traditional Japanese scrubbing brush.This eco-friendly tool features soft yet resilient bristles that clean effectively without damaging delicate surfaces — even without detergent. I...