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Inomata — Japanese housewares, made in Yokkaichi
Workshop catalog from Mie

Japanese housewares moulded for tight spaces

We mould our rice washing bowl so water drains through the side wall while the grain stays inside. This catalog gathers small plastic answers for rooms where every shelf and counter has a task assigned to it.

Japanese Rice Washing Bowl with Side and Bottom Drainers

Moulded in Yokkaichi

We cut every mould and press every piece in our workshop in Mie, Japan.

Food-grade polypropylene

Kitchen pieces use food-grade polypropylene that is BPA-free without extra coatings or fillers.

Drawn for narrow gaps

We shape walls and rims to fit the dead spaces beside appliances and inside cupboards.

Footprints on every card

Each product card gives the exact outer shape so you know it fits before ordering.

Easy Pack Square 9 Pack Clear White
One from the bench

Easy Pack Square 9 Pack Clear White

We mould this nine-piece keeper set in three square volumes that share straight walls and flat lids. The square footprint avoids wasted gaps on refrigerator shelves and inside deep drawers.

$35.37★★★★★142
42of 118 pieces cost under ten dollars
The small money end

Cheap here means small, not thin

A mug, a soap case, a drainer for the corner of the sink. The inexpensive end of the catalog runs through the same moulds and the same polypropylene as the rest of it; the pieces are simply smaller.

Narrow it down by the job
Storage Basket, Trim Basket, Wide, Set of 5, Blue
Baskets and organizers

Boxes shaped for the dead space

The shelf holds 35 pieces moulded to slide into the narrow slot beside a refrigerator or stack inside a deep drawer. Straight side walls keep the interior open from bottom to top so items do not jam.

Tabs along the lower rim let identical bins sit on top of each other without slipping. Handles are moulded directly into the end walls so you can pull a loaded basket with one hand.

See the baskets
Since 1957

Why we mould small plastic

Our workshop stays with everyday housewares because small spaces require exact shapes. A thick rim or a rounded corner wastes room on a crowded counter. We cut moulds with straight drops, firm snap lids, and fine drainage slits so standard kitchen tasks run smoother in tight quarters.

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Bath and laundry

Moulded tools for wet floors

This shelf holds 15 pieces built for the washroom. Bath stools and wash basins use rounded edges that drain water away quickly, while smooth inner surfaces rinse clean under the tap.

Foot buckets and laundry pegs use the same sturdy polypropylene as our kitchen line. The bases rest flat on wet tile without rocking, and the basins stack inside one another when dried.

Relaxing Footbath
How to use

Washing rice, the short version

Measure

Level cups into the bowl. The ribbed floor will do the scrubbing for you.

Swish

Cold water in, a dozen brisk stirs with your hand or a paddle. The water turns milky at once.

Drain

Tip the bowl. The side slits let the cloudy water out and keep every grain in.

Repeat

Three or four rounds, until the water runs nearly clear. Then cook as usual.

The long version lives in our notebook

118pieces on the shelves
6shelves in the catalog
52,014shopper ratings counted
37pieces rated 4.5 and up
Heard back

Letters from small kitchens

The drain slits on the rice bowl let the starchy water run off without losing grains into the sink.
Mariko S., Seattle
The narrow basket slides right into the open crack beside our pantry wall and pulls out easily.
Kenji T., Chicago
The lid on the keeper clicks tight every time and the clear base lets me see what is left inside.
Elena R., Austin

Choosing housewares by the job

Begin with the exact spot on your counter or shelf rather than the overall style. Measure the clear opening between uprights, then look for pieces with flat outer faces. Straight walls use the area better than tapered tubs. Our 118 pieces across 6 shelves cover 24 rice tools, 19 food keepers, 16 sink items, and 9 display cases.

Japanese housewares focus on tight tolerances. When parts fit together closely, lids seal on simple friction beads instead of soft gaskets that wear out over time. Strainers use narrow slots cut into the wall itself rather than wire mesh inserts. These solid mouldings stay rigid through daily dishwashing and sit steady when stacked in pairs.

ShelfPiecesPrices
Rice & Grain24$5.49+
Sink & Prep16$7.99+
Food Keepers19$3.96+
Baskets & Organizers35$6.12+
Bath & Laundry15$5.98+
Hobby Display9$12.79+
  • Prices across the catalog run $3.96 to $103.72.
  • The busiest shelf is Baskets & Organizers, with 35 pieces.
  • Shopper ratings across all listings add up to 52,014 voices.
  • Most kitchen pieces are food-grade polypropylene, moulded in Japan.

Where to start

Try our picker tool by selecting the room and the task you need solved. If you want a single piece to start, look at our rice washing bowl with side drainage slits.

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Moulded well for daily use

We build plain plastic housewares in Yokkaichi to help you use the narrow gaps and tight corners in your home.