Matsumura-san inherited his family lumber business some years ago, but was not satisfied with keeping it as it was - he soon opened a 'sub-store' in their office to deal with printmaking supplies. (Perhaps you can guess what his hobby is ...)

Over the past decade or so he has established a reputation as 'the' place to go in Japan for general print-making supplies. He carries a full line of tools and materials - everything necessary for contemporary woodblock printmaking.

His 'target' market is both professional and hobby printmakers both in Japan and overseas, but his lack of English ability means that he has not been able to do much away from his home territory. [Baren] is very happy that he has been willing to allow us to act as his overseas agent.

Corner of Matsumura's shop