The Tsukiyo family is bursting with joy to announce that we are now the official stockist of the famed Kyujo Orin!
We are honoured and thrilled that Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin has agreed to let Tsukiyo bring their products to Singapore! Their Orins produce incredibly soothing sounds (and, as you’d read on later, are specially calibrated to a particular fluctuation for healing), look so aesthetic that they will fit perfectly into your decor, and bring a dose of serenity while cleansing the space of negative energies!
What is Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin?
Founded in Japan in 1907, the Yamaguchi Kyujo company is renowned for altar and ritual tools. As the company evolves, their products have transformed the traditional Orin (singing bowls) into different forms that similarly purify the space, but that fit right into our daily living: think adorable wind-chimes, doorbells, and name card holders, to simply state a few.
What is Orin?
Orin can be understood as singing bowls. They are traditionally associated with Buddhism and are used in related rituals, such as the reading of sutras. It is believed that the Orin’s sound purifies the space, exorcising evil.
These days, the Orin is not only used by Buddhists, but also for sound healing and as a part of spa sessions and the like. This is particularly true for Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin.
Why Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin?
There are tons of singing bowl choices out there, and it might be confusing to some why Tsukiyo is so enamoured with the Kyujo Orin. It’s not just because of the Japanese association, we swear! Although we do love Japan for the attention and effort they put into their products.
Quite simply, it is that Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin isn't just a singing bowl. The company spirit encapsulated in their products resonated deeply with us: the reach for serenity amidst the chaos of life, the pursuit of perfection in even the most minute detail and the belief that we are all deserving of positivity. We wanted these in our lives too and we could see them captured in the quality and craftsmanship of Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin products.
Sound Healing and Relaxation
Kyujo Orin products are tuned precisely to have “1/f” fluctuations. These fluctuations induce alpha brain waves that bring us into a state of wakeful relaxation. Analysis done by Japan Acoustic Laboratory has also shown that the sounds of Kyujo Orin bring about a healing effect. So when we say the Kyujo Orin is a healing tool, we aren’t relying on hearsay of sound therapy or the fad of handmade full moon singing bowls.
Different Products for Different Environments
Depending on the environment and purpose of the singing bowl, the Orin is crafted differently to ensure that the sound carries and is melodious. The Orin has even been tuned to musical scales and can be played as a musical instrument.
The Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin has been used as school bells, the train departure melody of Japan Rail, and for telephone’s on-hold melody. You can hear the sounds at their YouTube Channel.
Chic Aesthetic
It can be difficult to park a giant singing bowl in your living room or crystal altar. They often look very out of place. The Yamaguchi Kyujo company realizes this and has since evolved their designs into minimalist household and office decor. No balcony to hang a wind-chime? Get a tabletop one! Want one in your office (where the bad juju never seems to leave)? How about a little dove name card holder?
Have we tempted you enough? To order the Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin products, join the preorders available or drop a DM (@thetsukiyo.co) to find out more. We can’t wait for you to own your very own Orin!
As a final note, we noticed that there are a lot of imposter products that use Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin’s design and descriptions. These products are sold for a lot cheaper, certainly, but they are not true Kyujo Orins.
All photographs and videos are used with permission from Yamaguchi Kyujo Orin.
