Japanese Knives, Made for the Left Hand.
Most Japanese knives are built around the right hand —
even the ones called "double-bevel."
We carry left-handed kitchen and bread knives
from makers we've worked with for years in Seki,
the city that's been making blades for over 800 years.
Three lines, three price points, three answers
to different questions.
Left-Handed Clipboard (A4 Size) – 3 Colors
HIDARI Versatile Can Opener
"MOKA" by Suncraft
Easy-Clean Kitchen Shears by Suncraft
HIDARI Left-Handed Planner 2026
HIDARI Originals
Tools we couldn't find anywhere else, so we made them ourselves. Most of them started from a single complaint — "why doesn't this exist for left-handers?" — and grew from there.
The Left-Handed Planner
A weekly planner designed from scratch for left-handed users. The binding is on the right side, so your writing hand never rests on the spine.
The Left-Handed Planner & More
The planner itself, plus a few things to go with it — a hardcover, a book band, and other ways to make it yours.
Other tools we've made
A few more things we've designed in-house — for the kitchen, the desk, and everywhere in between.
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As Featured In NHK WORLD-JAPAN "Japanology Plus"
Made in Seki
Just over the hill from us, the city of Seki has been making blades for over 800 years. Most of our knives, kitchen scissors, and bread knives come from makers there — Suncraft, Mitsuboshi Cutlery, and others we've worked with for years.
Best-Selling Picks
The tools our customers buy the most.
HIDARI Journal
Tools, design, and usability — insights from HIDARI for left-handers everywhere.
Built left-handed, not flipped
A joyful left-handed life
Cooking, writing, opening a can, cutting paper. Small daily things, made easier when the tool fits your hand. We gather and make tools for left-handers, here in Gifu, Japan.
Delivered to You from Japan
We've been running a left-handed tools shop in Japan since 2018. The online store grew out of that, and now we send these tools to people in over 90 countries.
News
We are delighted to announce that our Versatile Left-handed Can Opener has been selected as a TOPAWARDS ASIA 2025 winner—an invitation-only accolade that spotlights Asia’s most innovative consumer-package designs.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
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Add items to your cart, choose your country, and the exact fee will appear before you enter any payment details.
Delivery times vary by region — most orders arrive within 1–3 weeks. Faster options may be available depending on your destination.
It depends on where your order is being shipped.
United States: No additional charges on delivery. Duties and taxes are fully prepaid at checkout — what you pay is the final amount. We ship all U.S. orders via ECMS, which handles customs clearance on our behalf.
Other countries (international shipping): Duties and import taxes are not included in the order total and may be charged by your country's customs authority upon arrival. The amount varies by country, product type, and order value. We're unable to estimate this in advance.
Shipping within Japan: Consumption tax (10%) is included in all prices shown.
If you have questions before ordering, feel free to reach out via the contact form.
A. We dispatch most orders within five business days after purchase.
・Order-confirmation email: sent automatically within 24 hours of checkout.
・Standard dispatch: parcels leave our warehouse within 5 business days after that confirmation.
・If an item is out of stock or we foresee a delay (e.g., national holidays, severe weather), we’ll let you know right away.
・The moment your parcel ships, you’ll receive a shipping-confirmation email with a tracking link.
Delivery times vary by destination and shipping method.
United States — Standard Shipping (ECMS): 10–20 business days. Duties and taxes are prepaid; no additional fees on delivery.
All other countries — Two options available at checkout:
- Economy Shipping (Japan Post): 7–20 business days
- Fast Shipping (DHL Express): 4–6 business days
Please note that these are estimates and may be affected by local customs clearance, national holidays, or carrier delays.
We are generally unable to accept returns or exchanges for international orders. That said, if there's an issue with your order — damaged, defective, or not as described — please contact us first. We'll do our best to make it right.
Yes — we'd love to have you. Our store in Kakamigahara, Gifu is open several days each month. If you're visiting from overseas, please contact us at customer@hidari.com in advance so we can arrange your visit. You can try every product by hand and explore our full collection.
A. Yes. Please confirm with the hotel in advance that they accept parcels for guests.
If the package is refused, the shipping fee is non-refundable. HIDARI is also not responsible if Japanese customs prevents you from taking the items out of the country when you depart, so double-check that your purchase can be carried internationally.
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