Company Overview
Company Information
| Company Name | Keimei Shoji Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Shop Name | Recycled Kimono Shop Yukiwa |
| Business Description | E-commerce business selling recycled and pre-owned kimonos, obi sashes, and kimono accessories. |
| Founded | 1894 (Meiji 27) |
| Established | 1949 (Showa 24) |
| Head Office Address | 249 Kugikakushi-cho, Bukkoji-dori Karasuma-nishi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8423 |
| Operations Manager | Morihiro Nose |
| Phone Number | 075-341-0626 |
| Email Address | yukiwa.kimonoshop@gmail.com |
| Antique Dealer License | Kyoto Prefectural Public Safety Commission No. 61126030034 |
| Remarks | As this is an online shop, we do not have a physical storefront. |
A recycled kimono online shop operated by Keimei Shoji Co., Ltd., founded in 1894.
| 1894Founded | 1949Incorporated | 130 YearsCelebrating 130 years in 2024 | KyotoHead Office |
About Keimei Shoji Co., Ltd.
Yukiwa is an e-commerce business specializing in recycled kimonos, operated by Keimei Shoji Co., Ltd., which was founded in 1894.
For many years, Keimei Shoji has been involved in the kimono industry based in Kyoto, carefully passing down traditional Japanese culture and aesthetics through the planning and sale of kimonos. In 2024, we marked our 130th anniversary since founding and 75th anniversary since incorporation, applying the knowledge and experience we have cultivated over our long history to our current business.
Head Office Exterior
Tsuboniwa (Courtyard)
Corporate Philosophy: "Keimei"
"Keimei" — The Morning Star shining in the dawn sky. We have poured our desire to be a presence that illuminates the dawn of a new era into the name "Keimei." Beyond merely preserving tradition and techniques, we aim to flexibly respond to the changes of the times and diversifying values, constantly creating "beauty and love" from new perspectives. This is the corporate philosophy we hold dear.
"Keimei" is a word that refers to the "Morning Star" (Venus) shining in the eastern sky at dawn. It has long been cherished by people around the world, and in Greek mythology, it is known as Venus, symbolizing "beauty and love."
Our Passion for Kimonos
Proposing styles that blend with the times, inheriting traditional beauty
The environment surrounding kimonos has changed significantly over time. With shifts in lifestyles and values, the occasions for wearing and enjoying kimonos have diversified, and today, more people are enjoying kimonos not only for formal events but also as casual wear and fashion.
We believe that our role as a company in the kimono industry is not only to preserve tradition but also to propose ways to enjoy kimonos that align with modern life and sensibilities. While treasuring both the inherited beauty of tradition and new contemporary perspectives, we propose styles that make kimonos more accessible and enjoyable.
"Kimonos shape your demeanor and define who you are"
When you put on a kimono, your posture naturally improves, and you become mindful of your movements and bearing. Kimonos hold a charm that goes beyond mere beauty as clothing; they bring about changes in the demeanor and heart of the wearer. We want people of all generations to know the unique charm of the kimono.
What Yukiwa Values
Making Kimonos More Accessible and Free
We handle a wide range of kimonos, from formal to casual, and help our customers choose the right kimono for their individual lifestyles.
Sharing the Charm of One-of-a-Kind Pieces
We deliver the beauty unique to kimonos passed down through generations, including traditional dyeing and weaving techniques, intricate embroidery, and distinctive colors and patterns.
Product Proposals Based on Kimono Expertise
We provide guidance tailored to each customer’s concerns, including size, color, and coordination, drawing on our many years of industry knowledge and experience.
Connecting Inherited Kimonos to the Next Generation
By reusing kimonos that have been carefully crafted and passed down, we give them a new life in someone else's wardrobe, connecting kimono culture to the future.
Recommended for those who:
We meet a wide range of needs, from those who want to enjoy kimonos as everyday fashion to those looking for a kimono for a special occasion.
- Are looking to start wearing kimonos.
- Want to enjoy wearing kimonos casually as daily wear.
- Are looking for one-of-a-kind, recycled or pre-owned kimonos.
- Are looking for formal kimonos such as Furisode, Tomesode, or Homongi.
- Are looking for obi sashes or kimono accessories.
- Want to use kimonos or obi sashes for costume production or remaking.
- Are international customers interested in Japanese kimono culture and kimono wear.
Beyond just preserving tradition, we aim to increase the number of people who enjoy kimonos in their modern lives.
By passing on the beauty and value of a single kimono to the next person, we continue to hand down Japan's kimono culture to the future.
We will continue to cherish our corporate philosophy of "beauty and love,"
connecting people and culture through kimonos and sharing new ways to enjoy kimono attire from Kyoto.
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Know the perfect size for your kimono
Know which colours suit you best
We will tailor your obi for you.
We can engrave various crests.
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