New Product 'TSUKEMONO STONE' Now Available from 'WITH WECK'!
Marks International Inc. has released a redesigned 'TSUKEMONO STONE' under its 'WITH WECK' brand, specifically designed to make traditional Japanese pickling easy and stylish using WECK glass canisters. The porcelain weight is lightweight, dishwasher-safe, and versatile for other kitchen uses like draining tofu.
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Marks International Inc. (Headquarters: Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Itaru Natori), a wholesaler and retailer of interior, kitchen, and lifestyle products with a vision to 'enrich daily life,' is pleased to announce the launch of 'TSUKEMONO STONE' from its original Japanese brand 'WITH WECK.' This brand proposes new uses and scenes for 'WECK,' the German-made glass storage container brand for which the company acts as an importer and distributor. Pre-sales have started on Marks International's direct EC sites (marcs STORE main store | https://marcs.shop/ and Rakuten store), and nationwide sales at interior and lifestyle shops will begin on Monday, May 18.
Featuring a light green, antique-like texture, WECK was born in Germany 120 years ago and celebrates its 25th anniversary of sales in Japan this year, 2026. WECK is loved by many in Japan. 'WITH WECK' offers Japanese-planned items to further enjoy WECK in our daily lives, including silicone caps and wooden lids. The 'TSUKEMONO STONE,' which was sold around 2017, has now been redesigned in shape and size for its new release.
■ About TSUKEMONO STONE
This is a pickling stone that allows you to enjoy making pickles in WECK, which is delightful during early to late summer. It can apply moderate weight to vegetables or press down on ingredients to keep them from floating in the pickling liquid. It can also be used for tasks like draining water from tofu.
It can be used with WECK canisters with a lid size of M or larger. (Please note that it may be difficult to use depending on the shape). Recommended WECK models include MOLD 170ml, MOLD 230ml, QUADRO 545ml, MOLD 500ml, and MOLD 750ml.
If you use a glass lid or silicone cap, you can, of course, put it in the refrigerator while pickling. The material is porcelain, and it is lightweight at approximately 125g, making it easy to handle. It is easy to maintain and can be put in the dishwasher. Furthermore, it can be used not only for WECK but also for various storage containers and bowls with a diameter of 8cm or more.
■ What is 'WECK'?
'WECK Canister' is a German-made glass storage container featuring a strawberry logo as its trademark. Originally having a history of over 100 years as a food storage container, WECK has been loved since then for its high airtightness and ease of vacuum sealing. It has spread from its home in Germany to the rest of the world and is loved for various purposes today. The natural color of recycled glass and the timeless design highlight the charm of whatever you put inside as the main attraction. The wide variety of shapes and sizes—simple, cute, smart, or interesting—offers the joy of choosing according to what you put in, where you want to place it, or the intended use.
Marks International began selling WECK in Japan in 2001. Additionally, the company manages the original brand 'WITH WECK,' which plans and sells items that further color a life with WECK by using them together, proposing and disseminating new uses and scenes for WECK. For WECK, you can choose from several types of lids depending on your purpose, such as the included 'glass lid' that can be fixed with separately sold rubber gaskets and stainless steel clips for boiling sterilization, or the Japanese-planned 'silicone cap' exclusive for WECK canisters, which is easy to open and close yet highly airtight and leak-proof even when tilted.
■ 'WITH WECK' TSUKEMONO STONE Launch Overview
Release Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 (Currently on pre-sale at the direct EC shop 'marcs STORE')
Seller: Marks International Inc.
Retailers: marcs STORE (https://marcs.shop/), marcs STORE Rakuten Store, and nationwide interior/lifestyle shops
■ Product Overview
Product Name: TSUKEMONO STONE
Colors: White / Grey
Price: 2,970 yen (including tax)
Size: Φ6.8 x H2.8 cm (Main unit) / W8.5 x D8.7 x H5 cm (Box)
Weight: Approx. 125g
Featuring a light green, antique-like texture, WECK was born in Germany 120 years ago and celebrates its 25th anniversary of sales in Japan this year, 2026. WECK is loved by many in Japan. 'WITH WECK' offers Japanese-planned items to further enjoy WECK in our daily lives, including silicone caps and wooden lids. The 'TSUKEMONO STONE,' which was sold around 2017, has now been redesigned in shape and size for its new release.
■ About TSUKEMONO STONE
This is a pickling stone that allows you to enjoy making pickles in WECK, which is delightful during early to late summer. It can apply moderate weight to vegetables or press down on ingredients to keep them from floating in the pickling liquid. It can also be used for tasks like draining water from tofu.
It can be used with WECK canisters with a lid size of M or larger. (Please note that it may be difficult to use depending on the shape). Recommended WECK models include MOLD 170ml, MOLD 230ml, QUADRO 545ml, MOLD 500ml, and MOLD 750ml.
If you use a glass lid or silicone cap, you can, of course, put it in the refrigerator while pickling. The material is porcelain, and it is lightweight at approximately 125g, making it easy to handle. It is easy to maintain and can be put in the dishwasher. Furthermore, it can be used not only for WECK but also for various storage containers and bowls with a diameter of 8cm or more.
■ What is 'WECK'?
'WECK Canister' is a German-made glass storage container featuring a strawberry logo as its trademark. Originally having a history of over 100 years as a food storage container, WECK has been loved since then for its high airtightness and ease of vacuum sealing. It has spread from its home in Germany to the rest of the world and is loved for various purposes today. The natural color of recycled glass and the timeless design highlight the charm of whatever you put inside as the main attraction. The wide variety of shapes and sizes—simple, cute, smart, or interesting—offers the joy of choosing according to what you put in, where you want to place it, or the intended use.
Marks International began selling WECK in Japan in 2001. Additionally, the company manages the original brand 'WITH WECK,' which plans and sells items that further color a life with WECK by using them together, proposing and disseminating new uses and scenes for WECK. For WECK, you can choose from several types of lids depending on your purpose, such as the included 'glass lid' that can be fixed with separately sold rubber gaskets and stainless steel clips for boiling sterilization, or the Japanese-planned 'silicone cap' exclusive for WECK canisters, which is easy to open and close yet highly airtight and leak-proof even when tilted.
■ 'WITH WECK' TSUKEMONO STONE Launch Overview
Release Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 (Currently on pre-sale at the direct EC shop 'marcs STORE')
Seller: Marks International Inc.
Retailers: marcs STORE (https://marcs.shop/), marcs STORE Rakuten Store, and nationwide interior/lifestyle shops
■ Product Overview
Product Name: TSUKEMONO STONE
Colors: White / Grey
Price: 2,970 yen (including tax)
Size: Φ6.8 x H2.8 cm (Main unit) / W8.5 x D8.7 x H5 cm (Box)
Weight: Approx. 125g