Autumn is finally here in Kyoto as the night air turns chilly and crisp. The colored leaves are emerging overnight in different parts of Kyoto and while the Takaokaya team is looking forward to the Momiji (colored leaves) season, today we are excited to introduce two new colors for our cotton fab...

With immense gratitude, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for the trust, support, and love you’ve shown us over the years. As our family business proudly mark our 105th year, we realize that this celebration is as much about you as it is about us. Your unwavering support and encouragem...

Our workshop will be taking a break from 10th to 18th of August (next week) as Japan celebrates Mountain Day followed by the observance of Obon (remembrance of deceased loved ones).  But don't worry, our online store remains open 24/7 for all your resting and relaxation needs so you can still get...

Hello Kutsurogi Friends of the World!It is finally that time of the year where every member at Takaokaya can enjoy a time of kutsurogi 💆🏻💆🏻‍♂️with their family and loved ones👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👭🏻👫🏼👨🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽, as we take a short break for the New Year holidays from 30 December 2023 to 8 January 2024. Our online ...

Celebrated annually during mid-August, the Obon Festival, which is seeped in traditional Buddhist origins, is an important annual cultural event for the Japanese people. The festival is of significance because it is a time of reunion and reconnection for families  as they come together to remembe...

To mark the beginning of the new month of August, we are pleased to introduce the 2 new faces that joined Team Takaokaya - Natsumi and Valery. Natsumi is the latest 4th gen family member of Takaoka, to join the 104 years-old family business. She will be working alongside her older sister, Kanae, ...