A not-so-usual Christmas tale of a gift of love from the heart, customization and Japanese craftsmanship.
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Kutsurogi simply means "relaxation" in Japanese but to all of us here at Takaokaya, Kutsurogi is a form of art.
The art of relaxation is a state when one is able to let go of stress and worries, experience serenity and be mindful. We hope to achieve that with our customized handcrafted Kangu.
Once you have experience the art of relaxation, you will find yourself breaking out into a happy smile!
Greetings to all Kutsurogi Friends!
This is Karen, the newest addition to Team Takaokaya. Alongside Nanako-san, I’ll be helping fans of Kutsurogi (the Japanese Art of Relaxation) from all over the world to get hold of their own Kangu (relaxation tool). Since I speak French and Indonesian on top o...
A Meaningful Gift for A Dear Friend
“Thank you for being there and looking out for Mariko while she is pursuing her studies in the US, my family and I are forever grateful to you.”
That is what Kenichi said to Jane, his dear American friend of more than a decade, as he placed a beautifully wrapp...
![Workshop Experience Begins [Part 2. Stuffing and Finishing]](http://takaokaya-kyoto.com/cdn/shop/articles/Blog_550x.jpg?v=1592361346)
![Workshop Experience Begins [Part 2. Stuffing and Finishing]](http://takaokaya-kyoto.com/cdn/shop/articles/Blog_1445x.jpg?v=1592361346)
After the first week of training, we proceeded next to the second week which will be focusing on the stuffing and finishing part of the production.
The most difficult part for me has to be the stuffing stage of production. It takes a lot of attention to detail and technique to be able to do this ...
![Workshop Experience Begins [Part 1. Cutting and Sewing]](http://takaokaya-kyoto.com/cdn/shop/articles/Blog_3_550x.jpg?v=1592202211)
![Workshop Experience Begins [Part 1. Cutting and Sewing]](http://takaokaya-kyoto.com/cdn/shop/articles/Blog_3_1445x.jpg?v=1592202211)
As a new employee, it was necessary for me to be trained in some areas to make sure that I understand what Takaokaya is all about. I started my training in the product packing and delivery area. From this, I learned the different types of products that are made by Takaokaya and what needed to be ...