2011 Japanese Tsunami Buoys (Hanging Planters) - Collected from coastal beaches

Recovered from the shores of British Columbia, these buoys were brought to us by the devastating 2011 Japanese Tsunami. For over a decade, our friends at Ocean Legacy have been tirelessly collecting them, giving us the opportunity to repurpose these incredible pieces of history.

Each buoy is truly one of a kind, with unique features from size to texture—no two are alike. 

We have hundreds in our collection, but can only offer generalized sizes & colours online. Email us to let us help you find the right buoy for you.

Please Note:
When purchasing online and selecting your preferred general colour and size, you are allowing us to choose the specific buoy for you. Some buoys feature Japanese writing, some have English, and others include both!

Some buoys have a semi circle cut and some have circles - this feature will be picked by us unless otherwise specified in the notes section or via email.

While these were recovered together and most feature clear Japanese markings, we cannot definitively guarantee that each one originates from the tsunami.

If you’d like to request specific markings or features, please email us directly to place a custom order for an additional fee - otherwise not all these features are guaranteed.