The kimonos and obi belts hold a rich history and cultural significance in Japanese society. From being just simple pieces of clothing, the kimonos and obi belts have evolve over a few centuries, to become a recognizable symbol of Japanese identity and tradition, representing elegance, beauty, ...

Our customers have asked, and we have listened! For our beloved Shiki Futon Mattress, we have created a cover as a companion to keep it spotless and easy to clean. Futon Mattress cleaning services are a common thing that is widely available in Japan, however, might be a lot harder to find in othe...

We have exciting news! Takaokaya has decided to add an additional color to our solid color family. For those who have been looking for a deep indigo blue color to match your style, this one is for you. This color is called Kachiiro. A brief explanation of history and reasoning behind the name of...

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a lovely day indoors, staying safe and healthy.  Recently, we have been receiving quite a lot of requests from our customers to recommend a cushion that will be perfect for meditation use. It got both me and Matsuo san thinking the different cushion combi...