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For nearly four decades, Kazuo Kuwabara, the sole proprietor of Oriental Treasure Box, has been in the business of acquiring and selling fine Japanese traditional art crafts and works of art. He opened his first store, in the autumn of 1984, in downtown San Diego's Olde Cracker Factory Building. He thrived and expanded there for the next 22 years. In the summer of 2006 he moved his business to a gallery in the eclectic neighborhood of Ocean Beach on Newport Avenue. Five years on, in the summer of 2011, he relocated to San Diego's Little Italy on Kettner Blvd. In the fall of 2018 he moved his store to Vickers Street in Kearny Mesa, an area that has emerged as the center for Asian businesses in San Diego.

In 2021 he closed his retail gallery and moved to a new Kearny Mesa location to concentrate on his exhibition & art show endeavors, as well as to increase his website offerings. He will continue to offer limited in person viewings of his collection, but in a by-appointment-only showroom.

In addition to fine Japanese traditional art crafts, his inventory includes the works of many of Japan's finest traditional and modern artists, personally selected by Kazuo, who travels to Japan many times a year to find more treasures to add to his collection.

He continues to exhibit at fine art and Asian art shows around the U.S. and in Japan. Please look at our show schedule to see if we will be exhibiting somewhere near you.

Our customers frequently remark that are items are museum quality and are delighted to find masterpieces by Japanese Living National Treasures and even Imperial Court artists available for purchase. We invite you to surf our website often and to visit us at a show near you. If we can assist you with any of our treasures, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail or telephone.

We look forward to hearing from you.


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SALE ITEMS
CHECK OUR WEBSITE LISTINGS FOR SPECIAL SALE ITEMS!
They will be tagged with an orange-red
SALE in the item title




2019







Original Miami Beach Antique Show:
SHOW RETURNS TO NEWLY RENOVATED CONVENTION CENTER!
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
*January 26-29, 2019 (PLEASE NOTE: Saturday-Tuesday)
http://www.originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com/
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NEW YORK ASIA WEEK - SPRING 2019 EXHIBITION:

Fabulous Forms and Imagery: Legendary Japanese Artworks

卓越した形と心象 ー 伝説の日本美術


The Nippon Gallery at The Nippon Club
145 West 57th Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10019
*March 16 - 23, 2019
Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Closed Sunday)
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THE JAPANTIQUE SHOW 2019:
Tokyo Prince Hotel
---Tokyo, Japan
*May 1-5, 2019
May 1st(WED) 10:00AM-6:00PM
May 2nd(THU) 10:00AM-7:00PM
May 3rd(FRI) 10:00AM-7:00PM
May 4th(SAT) 10:00AM-7:00PM
May 5th(SUN) 10:00AM-5:00PM
http://www.japantique.org/top_en.html
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GRAND RE-OPENING SALE
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
*June 14, 15 & 16, 2019
In Kearny Mesa -
8250 Vickers Street, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-1111
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OBJECTS OF ART SANTA FE 2019
El Museo Cultural De Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico
*August 8-11, 2019
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BALTIMORE ART, ANTIQUE & JEWELRY SHOW
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, Maryland
*August 29th - September 1st, 2019
www.BaltimoreSummerShow.com
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2020







ORIGINAL MIAMI BEACH ANTIQUE SHOW:
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
*January 4-8, 2020 (PLEASE NOTE: Saturday-Wednesday)
***Also note dates have changed and moved up to the FIRST WEEK of January!***
http://www.originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com/
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SAN FRANCISCO TRIBAL & TEXTILE ART SHOW:
Art of Asia, Africa, Oceania & The Americas

Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, California
*February 21-23, 2020
http://sanfranciscotribalandtextileartshow.com/
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NEW YORK ASIA WEEK - SPRING 2020 EXHIBITION:

Standing on Ceremony: Traditions in Japanese Art
儀式と伝統 ー 日本の美術工芸


*March 12 - 19, 2020
Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Closed Sunday)
The Nippon Gallery at The Nippon Club
145 West 57th Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10019
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2021







ONLINE VIRTUAL EDITION
SAN FRANCISCO TRIBAL & TEXTILE ART SHOW:
Art of Asia, Africa, Oceania & The Americas

---ONLINE---
*February 24-28, 2021
https://sanfranciscotribalandtextileartshow.com/about.php
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CLOSED OUR RETAIL LOCATION
*August 31, 2021*
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2022







Original Miami Beach Antique Show:
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
*January 20-23, 2022*
Thursday-Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm
http://www.originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com/
CLICK IMAGE LINK BELOW FOR COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS

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NEW YORK ASIA WEEK - SPRING 2022 EXHIBITION:

"Revival: Exquisite Craftsmanship from Edo to Now
(Tradition and Innovation in Japanese Art)"


*March 18 - 25, 2022
Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Closed Sunday)
The Nippon Gallery at The Nippon Club
145 West 57th Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10019
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THE JAPANTIQUE SHOW 2022:
Tokyo Prince Hotel
---Tokyo, Japan
*May 1-5, 2022
May 1st(SUN) 10:00AM~7:00PM
May 2nd(MON) 10:00AM~6:00PM
May 3rd(TUE) 10:00AM~7:00PM
May 4th(WED) 10:00AM~7:00PM
May 5th(THU) 10:00AM~5:00PM
http://www.japantique.org/top_en.html
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BALTIMORE ART, ANTIQUE & JEWELRY SHOW
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, Maryland
*October 20-23, 2022
BOOTH 104

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS at this link:
Click for Complimentary Tickets from Oriental Treasure Box

SHOW WEBSITE: www.BaltimoreFallShow.com
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2023







ORIGINAL MIAMI BEACH ANTIQUE SHOW:
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
*January 19-23, 2023*
Thursday-Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm
Monday 11:00am-4:00pm
BOOTH 409

http://www.originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com/
CLICK IMAGE LINK BELOW FOR COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS

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NEW YORK ASIA WEEK - SPRING 2023 EXHIBITION:

Celebrating Japanese Artworks and Artists:
10th Anniversary Collaborative Exhibition


*March 16 - 24, 2023
Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Closed Sunday)
The Nippon Gallery at The Nippon Club
145 West 57th Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10019
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SUMMER SALE 2023
First Ever Warehouse Sale!
Three Consecutive Weekends
June 24-25, July 1-2 & July 8-9
Saturdays & Sundays

11:00am-5:00pm

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2024






ORIGINAL MIAMI BEACH ANTIQUE SHOW:
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
*January 11-15, 2024*
Thursday-Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm
Monday 11:00am-4:00pm
BOOTH 408

http://www.originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com/
CLICK IMAGE LINK BELOW FOR COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS


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NEW YORK ASIA WEEK - SPRING 2024 EXHIBITION:

The Meiji Aesthetic: Influence from Edo to Now

明治の美学: 江戸から現在までの影響

*March 14 - 22, 2024

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Closed Sunday)

The Nippon Gallery at The Nippon Club
145 West 57th Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10019

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FINAL WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE SALE:
FINAL WEEKEND JULY 26th - 28th
Friday - Saturday - Sunday



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CLOSED OUR WAREHOUSE LOCATION
*July 28, 2024*
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We were part of this important exhibition:


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NEW ANTIQUE MALL SPACE!

Visit our NEW San Diego area antique mall booth at:


THE MART Antique Mall


Mission Gorge

6505 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120

OPEN DAILY: MONDAY-SATURDAY 9AM - 7PM SUNDAY 10AM - 6PM









2025







THE PALM BEACH SHOW
Jewelry | Art | Antiques | Design
*February 13-18, 2025*

Booth #306

Opening Night Preview Party:
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

General Show Dates:
Friday-Tuesday February 14-18, 2025 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm


Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
https://www.palmbeachshow.com/






NEW YORK ASIA WEEK - SPRING 2025 EXHIBITION:

TITLE TO BE ANNOUNCED

*March 13 - 21, 2025*
Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Closed Sunday)

The Nippon Gallery at The Nippon Club
145 West 57th Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10019