Sarutahiko Coffee
“The Bridge Harajuku Station”

We designed the bib apron based on the traditional Japanese workwear ‘homaekake,’ to complement the serene, Japanese-inspired space.The blue fabric, which is the Sarutahiko Coffee’s signature color, is ‘Katakai Momen,’ a woven cotton fabric that was developed alongside the Mingei(Japanese Folk Craft) movement.We create this fabric from indigo-dyed threads at a workshop located in Katakai Town, Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, crafting original pieces.

Harada-Shoten
– Fresh Produce Shop

We produced the ‘hanten’ (traditional Japanese jackets) and ‘maekake’ (traditional Japanese aprons) for ‘Harada Shoten,’ a beloved establishment founded in 1907 in Kan-onji, Kagawa Prefecture.In response to the request for products that can be cherished and used for many years, we crafted durable items with lasting quality.

148 kawaracho
– A Japanese Historic House Hotel

Hotel ‘148 Kawaracho’ opened in the castle town of Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture.We produced uniforms for the front desk staff, who also serve as the town’s tourist information center.Near the hotel, there are historic soy sauce warehouses, and with the town’s atmosphere in mind, we designed a ‘haori’ with an accent at the collar made from ‘moromi* bags’ used in the soy sauce production process.
*The fermented mash of soybeans, wheat, and salt in the soy sauce brewing process.

“TATSUNO ART SCENE”
– An Arts & Culture Festival

We produced staff uniforms for the ‘ TATSUNO ART SCENE,’ an Arts & Culture Festival that started in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture.Using cotton kimono fabric from Kurume, Fukuoka, we placed a bold crest on the back, evoking the workwear worn by artisans in the soy sauce warehouses, the venue of the event.We used tenugui fabric dyed with the Chusen technique from Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture for the emblem. Even if the emblem design changes, the uniform can continue to be used by replacing the tenugui.

Snow Peak LAND STATION
KYOTO ARASHIYAMA

Snow Peak, Inc. operates an experiential facility, “Snow Peak LAND STATION KYOTO ARASHIYAMA”, which has been renovated from a traditional Japanese building.For the in-room wear at ‘JYUBAKO,’ the accommodation hub within the facility, we produced a traditional Japanese ‘samue’ made form soft Omi ramie.

“Super Yosakoi* Festival 2024”
– Harajuku Omotesando Genki Festival

Commissioned by the “Shopping District Promotion Association Harajuku Omotesando Keyakikai”, we produced “hanten” (traditional Japanese short coat) and “tenugui” (traditional Japanese hand towel).The “Super Yosakoi Festival 2024,” one of Tokyo’s largest Yosakoi events, blends Kochi’s traditions with Harajuku and Omotesando’s trends. Hanten and tenugui were worn during the opening and closing ceremonies.
*Yosakoi is unique style of dance that originated in Japan and that is performed at festivals and events all over the country.

“Takada Gion Matsuri ・ Daimin-yo Nagashi”
– Joetsu Matsuri

Commissioned by Joetsu Cable Vision Inc., a cable service provider serving the Joetsu and Myoko areas in Niigata Prefecture, we produced “yukata” and “obi”.The “yukata” and “obi” were worn by the company’s employees during the grand event, “Daimin-yo Nagashi” (traditional folk dance), at the “Takada Gion Matsuri”, one of the major events of the Joetsu Matsuri.

“Yanagawa Tachibana-tei Ohana”

Commissioned by “Ohana”, a ryotei-ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn and restaurant) in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, run by the descendants of the feudal lord, we produced “yukata” for guest wear and “hanten” as staff uniforms.Additionally, the ryotei has introduced our original kimono for their staff.This commission has become a significant project that bridges the spirit of the past with the future.