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  • The Zabuton (座布団) is a traditional Japanese cushion with nearly 1000 years of history. Originally, the zabuton indicated high status and was only used by a person of high rank. Today it can be found in most Japanese households. The Zabuton (座布団) is a traditional Japanese cushion with nearly 1000 years of history. Originally, the zabuton indicated high status and was only used by a person of high rank. Today it can be found in most Japanese households.

    Kangu - relaxation products by Takaokaya

    Kyoto zabuton

    Zabuton cushions (座布団）are traditional Japanese cushions with nearly 1000 years of history.
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  • The Ojami cushion is an original cushion developed by Takaokaya over the last decade. The unique shape is inspired by the ancient Japanese beanbag toy called otedama, or ojami in the Kyoto dialect.

    Kangu - relaxation products by Takaokaya

    Ojami cushion

    Original cushion developed by Takaokaya over the last decade. The unique shape is inspired by the ancient Japanese beanbag toy called otedama, or ojami in the Kyoto dialect.
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  • This range was named after a well-loved Japanese snack, the senbei rice cracker. The Senbei Baby Play Mat has pleasant firmness for the little one to roll around, play, and nap. Its size and shape are wide enough to provide space This range was named after a well-loved Japanese snack, the senbei rice cracker. The Senbei Baby Play Mat has pleasant firmness for the little one to roll around, play, and nap. Its size and shape are wide enough to provide space

    KANGU - RELAXATION PRODUCTS BY TAKAOKAYA

    Senbei Baby Play Mat Cushion

    This range was named after a well-loved Japanese snack, the senbei rice cracker. The Senbei Baby Play Mat has pleasant firmness for the little one to roll around, play, and nap.
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  • Shiki futon mattresses are handmade by our craftsman one by one with the users’ well-being in mind and relaxation during sleep. We believe that good quality sleep is important for good health. With hand-filled 100 percent pure cotton. Shiki futon mattresses are handmade by our craftsman one by one with the users’ well-being in mind and relaxation during sleep. We believe that good quality sleep is important for good health. With hand-filled 100 percent pure cotton.

    KANGU - RELAXATION PRODUCTS BY TAKAOKAYA

    Shiki Futon

    Shiki futon mattresses are handmade by our craftsman one by one with the users’ well-being in mind and relaxation during sleep.
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Japanese Art of "Kutsurogi"

What is "kangu"?

寛具 (かんぐ) or 'Kangu' in roman letters is a word created by Takaokaya specifically to describe the essence of our products.
The kanji character 寛 was taken from the word 寛ぎ（くつろぎ - kutsurogi which means, 'to feel relax' or 'to feel at ease'.
A feeling that we wish is felt by our customers when using our products. It is the core value of Takaokaya as a company, and the reason why we do what we do is to provide relaxation and a smile to everyone that encounters our products. The character 寛 itself has a meaning of 'relax' and 'generosity'.

The kanji character 具 which is taken from the word 道具 (どうぐ - dougu) which is used to imply to a tool or instrument. The character 具 itself carries the meaning of 'tool' or 'utensil'.

Combined together forming the word 寛具 (かんぐ) that generally means 'relaxation tool', which to us describes Takaokaya's products quite thoroughly.

With this word, we would like our customers to know that we are here to help bring smiles to everyone's faces by helping them create a more relaxing and peaceful environment to surround themselves in.