Pop-Up Event Report: HandMade Market 2025
The first time of attending to HandMade Market 2025 as a vendor. It was really hot and strong windy day but it was fun! I headed out from Toronto at…
Azuma Bukuro (あずま袋): A Traditional Japanese Eco-Bag for Modern Living
In an age where sustainable living is more important than ever, it’s inspiring to look at traditional practices that have always prioritized reusability and minimal waste. One beautiful example from…
Sustainable Kimono Fashion: How Upcycling Preserves Japanese Tradition
In today’s fast fashion culture, where clothing is often treated as disposable, traditional garments like kimono stand as a reminder of craftsmanship, longevity, and beauty that should never be wasted.…
Junihitoe(十二単)-Twelve-layered ceremonial kimono
When you think of traditional Japanese attire, the colorful and elegant kimono likely comes to mind. But among the many types of kimono throughout history, the jūni-hitoe—meaning “twelve-layer robe”—stands out…
Seigaiha (青海波) – The Wave Pattern
In the rich tapestry of Japanese design, few patterns are as iconic and enduring as Seigaiha (青海波), which translates to “blue ocean waves.” This stunning motif captures the beauty and…
Happy New Year 2020!!
Seasonal greeting from Tokita Kobo. Thank you for supporting us always. We hope we can see more in 2020. New schedule is coming up soon!!
Can’t wait for the springtime!
We have to wait for spring a little bit more here in Canada but it might be coming soon in Japan. We have lots of beautiful places that have cherry…
Let’s invite your friends to have dinner!
How are you doing in the winter time? It has been cold at negative temperatures in Toronto. In that time, Let’s invite your friends to have dinner!! As you can…
Let’s sway Kimono Fabric!
Most women like wearing earrings on many occasions such as work environment, meeting up, even at home. When they put them on, they feel different from usual situations. In that…
Great for taking to the dinner with you!
This purse can definitely be used for the casual or non-casual occasion, some business dinner or friends home party, for instance. It is used Chirimen that is an artificial fabric.…