{"product_id":"kurihara-sweet-shop","title":"Kurihara Sweet Shop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hn-product-description-story\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKurihara Sweet Shop Japanese Book Nook Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Japanese sweet shop to build by hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurihara Sweet Shop is a DIY book nook kit that builds into a freestanding miniature Japanese confectionery. Its open front brings the sweet counter and garden into the same small scene. A dark tile-pattern roof, bamboo-leaf fretwork and green noren-style curtain panels give the facade its distinctive outline. Known in the product artwork as Kanmi-dokoro Kurihara, this wooden miniature kit is a project for people drawn to Japanese shopfronts, tiny food displays and detailed shelf decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThere is something on every shelf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWagashi-style sweet replicas sit in trays and patterned boxes, with small packages arranged behind them. A kettle and cup stand near the counter; a blue curtain printed with waves hangs at the back. Higher inside the shop, a maneki-neko figure sits beside a little pine decoration. The garden combines bamboo, layered foliage, printed rocks and a stone-look lantern. Printed surfaces and small assembled parts create these details, including the model sweets, plants and architectural textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn afternoon at the craft table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit has 227 pieces to assemble into the building, furnishings and garden. The illustrated instructions show the construction in stages, so you can work on the small shop fittings before bringing the scene together. Set aside an afternoon to begin, or divide the making across shorter sessions. Take the time you need to align the parts and place the miniature arrangements. HiNooki recommends this kit for makers aged 14 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA small shop with its own place at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labelled product images show a finished size of approximately 14.5 cm wide, 14 cm deep and 19.2 cm high. Allow enough shelf space for that garden base and for a clear view through the open front. Warm LED lighting, operated by a touch switch, brings out the counter and interior decoration. This Japanese sweet-shop book nook can stand beside novels, on a desk or with a collection of miniature houses and shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor someone who enjoys Japan and making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurihara offers a hands-on gift for a miniature enthusiast or someone who enjoys Japanese-inspired interiors and confectionery displays. The result is a little diorama to keep and look into, with the work of making it as part of its appeal. HiNooki lists English instructions and battery-powered lighting. Glue and batteries are not included in the store’s shipment; follow the enclosed guide when preparing supplies. Household books, full-size sweets, tea cups and other surrounding photo props are separate from the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Kurihara Sweet Shop \/ Kanmi-dokoro Kurihara.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: DIY book nook kit \/ freestanding miniature Japanese sweet shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces: 227.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished size: Approximately 14.5 cm wide × 14 cm deep × 19.2 cm high, according to the labelled product images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 14+, according to HiNooki’s listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting: Warm LEDs with a touch switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions: English, according to HiNooki’s listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare separately: Glue and batteries; follow the supplied instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:0;font-size:0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kurihara Sweet Shop miniature — two-story Japanese wagashi house with green-tiled roof, bamboo and stone lanterns, beside two glowing interior close-ups\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8288\/5969\/files\/1_c4996252-964c-4f00-abd2-410378102d30.webp?v=1763831417\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Three angled views of the assembled Kurihara Japanese sweet shop showing the wooden facade and garden steps\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8288\/5969\/files\/2_a5901d3e-1335-42fb-b24b-f8e2f6f9c18e.webp?v=1763831416\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kurihara Sweet Shop miniature displayed on a bookshelf between books as home decor and a gift\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8288\/5969\/files\/3_7155dbb4-cd6c-4b1f-bdf2-ce3da0d5ff49.webp?v=1763831416\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Exterior of the Kurihara sweet shop with a waving maneki-neko cat, touch switch and dust cover, labeled with finished dimensions\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8288\/5969\/files\/4_7cfeb90a-64a9-4c97-b9a5-7191600cef1f.webp?v=1763831415\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Warm glowing interior of the Kurihara confectionery shop at dusk — a relaxing handmade scene\" 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style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Four close-up details of the Kurihara interior — wagashi shelves, sweet trays, maneki-neko and sliding wooden doors\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8288\/5969\/files\/8_fe070487-1580-49d3-9839-03307d3ea2cc.webp?v=1763831416\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"People gifting and building the Kurihara Sweet Shop miniature together as a present for someone special\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8288\/5969\/files\/9_f1617c2e-f7fd-4d1f-b442-9e47e4ad03ef.webp?v=1763831416\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Hands assembling the kit with the illustrated step-by-step manual and sorted parts trays\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/8288\/5969\/files\/10_cf241da3-b0a9-44c3-8591-2de81f439d33.webp?v=1763831415\u0026amp;width=700\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HiNooki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47645755539490,"sku":"aoq1789725301335","price":45.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3545\/0146\/files\/kurihara-sweet-shop_1.webp?v=1789725304","url":"https:\/\/merinowoolsoft.shop\/products\/kurihara-sweet-shop","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}