In a quiet riverside town in Japan, a small family-run company has spent over 60 years rethinking something as simple as a bucket. The result is colorful, highly functional, and unexpectedly refined: the Hachiman Bucket.
Don’t confuse it with the average plastic pail. The Hachiman Bucket may look cheerful on the outside, but it’s built with serious design in mind. It can support up to 330 pounds, stacks easily, comes with a lid, and is completely waterproof. It can serve as a compost bin, yarn basket, toy chest, cooler, planter, trash can, or even a stool for your garden.
Everything is intentional. The handle has an opening designed to hold a hose for hands-free filling. The ribbed exterior isn’t just for looks — it adds durability and grip. And this bucket isn’t meant to hide in a cabinet. It’s made to be seen.
It comes in three sizes: Mini (4 liters), Large (10 liters), and Extra Large (20 liters). It’s made from recyclable polypropylene with a polyethylene ring, and it’s free of phthalates and PFAS. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
The Hachiman Bucket is a recipient of Japan’s prestigious Long Life Design Award — given to timeless, functional products that are built to last. It reflects a core idea in Japanese culture: even the most ordinary objects deserve thoughtful design.
Whether it’s composting in the kitchen, toy storage in a kid’s room, or adding a pop of color to your backyard, the Hachiman Bucket quietly proves that good design belongs everywhere — even in something as humble as a bucket.
