MESSAGE

"Combining the good old Japanese culture and craftsmanship to brighten the mood of anyone who picks it up"

The first time I saw Kabuki, I was deeply impressed by the innovative color schemes of the costumes and props, the original designs, and the intricate construction.

This experience prompted me to research the artisans, materials, and tools involved in various traditional crafts, including Kabuki, and I discovered that it is more difficult than I had imagined to pass on these objects and techniques.

Seeing how wonderful things and techniques are disappearing, we thought that even though we can't make them ourselves, we might be able to connect traditional craft techniques to modern life. And that's how KARAFURU came about.

The things and techniques that have been handed down over the years are Japan's treasures. If these treasures were closer to us, we would be able to appreciate their value even more.

It was with this feeling that KARAFURU began creating things and spaces.

CORPORATE PROFILE

Company name: KARAFURU Co., Ltd.
Established: December 6, 2011 Capital: 2 million yen Representative: Yukimoto Kuroda Company: 1F, 2-20-14 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021
TEL: 03-6452-5427
FAX: 03-6369-3167
Email: info@karafuru.jp

Business Contents
(1) Planning, production, and sales (wholesale and retail) of traditional Japanese crafts
(2) Operation of an e-commerce site that sells traditional craft items
(3) Capacity building project to transfer know-how to traditional industry operators and companies

The globalized world is becoming more and more homogenized.

In this environment, it is the unique culture of each country that is showing its strengths in many ways. With the major changes in lifestyle, Japan's traditional crafts have been left behind by the times.


As a result, the industry is facing a crisis due to a lack of successors and the loss of tools and materials. However, in order to brighten our future, it is essential that we cherish the good old culture and techniques of craftsmanship.

KARAFURU brings together good old Japanese culture and techniques, bringing joy to anyone who picks it up. At the same time, we hope to connect the techniques of artisans that are currently being lost, and brighten the future of traditional crafts.

MISSION & VISION

Our Policy on Monozukuri

At KARAFURU, we value Japanese manufacturing in every process, from planning, material procurement, production, and sales, and we aim to bring a bright future to all involved and to Japan.

1. Planning

We focus on the good old Japanese craftsmanship and plan products that connect traditional crafts with our modern lives.

2.Material Procurement

Taking into consideration the final retail price of the product, we make every effort to use domestically produced materials whose makers we know.

3. Production

In order to preserve Japan's manufacturing techniques, which are at risk of a lack of successors and of materials and tools, traditional craft artisans in Japan will produce the materials and products.

4. Sales

We aim to sell our products through distribution channels appropriate for handmade products produced in small to medium quantities. We place emphasis on communication with our customers, and share stories about the artisans and their techniques.