This long-handled broom is made from broomcorn.

It is an Azuma (東, meaning “east”)-style broom—
a type that was traditionally made and used mainly in the Kanto region(around Tokyo).
This style is characterized by a long handle, a flat, horizontal broom head,
and a wide sweeping surface with a slim, lightweight form.

It comes in two colors: Blue and Brown.

Broomcorn is an annual plant of the grass family.
It is sown in spring, grows through the season, and reaches a height of about 6.5–13.0 ft by summer.

The stalk produces a tassel at the top, and it is mainly this tassel that is used to make brooms.

This broom is crafted using high-quality broomcorn grown in Nagano, Japan.

Each broom is carefully handcrafted by a skilled artisan with long experience in broom-making.

This is a classic long broom that has been made in Japan for generations.

Without the need for a vacuum cleaner, this broom alone can handle cleaning throughout your home, and it is especially useful for spacious areas such as tatami rooms or large living spaces.

During the shaping process, cotton thread is used to bind the broomcorn,
and the thread is naturally dyed with plant-based colors.

Dyed threads used for the Azuma-style Long Broom:

• Blue type: double-dyed with indigo and onion skins (light blue × indigo)
• Brown type: dyed with onion skins (light brown) × asenyaku (brown)

* Asenyaku is an extract from a plant in the Rubiaceae family,
whose leaves and young branches are used in herbal medicine.

** * Because the threads are plant-dyed, the color tone may vary slightly from piece to piece.

The basic posture is to hold the handle with one hand and place the broomcorn fibers vertically against the floor.
You don’t need much force—just sweep lightly, letting the tips glide over the surface, and the dust will gather naturally.

It sweeps smoothly not only on tatami mats but also on wooden or tiled floors,
and it effectively removes dust and crumbs caught in the weave of rugs and mats.

The light sound of the broom gliding over the floor is soothing.
After finishing your cleaning, you may find your room neatly refreshed
and feel a pleasant sense of clarity and release from moving your body just enough.

When cleaning stairs, which can be difficult to balance with a corded vacuum cleaner,
this long broom allows you to keep your body stable and sweep each step securely.

You can also make use of the long handle to reach higher areas, such as ceilings, to remove dust or cobwebs.

Light yet durable, this broom offers a quiet, distinct charm that differs from a vacuum cleaner.

Without the noise of a machine, you can listen to your favorite music while sweeping—
moving your arms and legs gently as a way to refresh both mind and body.
The time spent cleaning may become a small source of enjoyment.

And in this photo, one of the recommended ways to care for your broom.
It’s said to be good to gently stroke the broomcorn fibers with your hand from time to time.
(Please be careful not to pull the fibers too hard, as they may come loose.)

Before or after cleaning, try gently stroking the fibers while removing dust or hair.
This helps keep the fibers in good condition, allowing you to use the broom for years to come.

With time, the fibers may develop a curve or the tips may wear down, but through these changes,
the broom will become more familiar to your hand—a reliable tool that grows with you over the years.

May your cleaning moments be enjoyable ones.

＊＊＊Regarding Shipping＊＊＊

Because this broom is particularly long in total length,
it cannot be shipped together with other baskets or colanders in most cases.

To ensure that your order arrives safely, please note that if you order this broom together with other items,
they may need to be shipped in separate parcels, and additional shipping charges may apply.

If there are any changes to the shipping fee,
we will inform you in the order confirmation email (separate from the automatically generated email).

__Cultivating Broomcorn and Crafting Brooms__

The brooms introduced here are made almost entirely by one person—
from growing the broomcorn to crafting each broom by hand.

In spring, seeds are sown in the fields.
While watching over the young broomcorn as it sprouts and grows,
the maker thins the plants, removes weeds, and tends the field with care.
When the stalks have grown tall, well beyond human height,
the tassels are harvested at the height of midsummer, under the intense sun.

Each tassel is carefully examined and hand-picked,
and the materials for a full year’s broom-making are gathered during this period.

The harvested broomcorn is then sun-dried for several days
and sorted according to which part of the broom each piece will be used for.
(This sorting process is said to be one of the most important steps that determine the quality of the broom.)

After the materials are prepared, the actual broom-making finally begins.

From tending the fields under the summer sun to sorting the materials and finishing each broom,
every stage is approached with sincerity and care—
and you can feel that dedication when you hold the finished broom in your hands.

Please note:
This item ships from Japan.
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.