How to choose an umbrella

Enjoy using the "rain and shine" and "sun and rain" umbrellas

This time, I would like to talk about the types of Western-style umbrellas made in Japan. Komiya Shoten's umbrellas are divided into four types: rain umbrellas, umbrellas for both rain and shine, umbrellas for both sun and rain, and parasols. I would like to introduce the differences between each type in detail.

Craftsmanship

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We want to make this a tradition - wooden molds that create beautiful silhouettes -

"I want to make a beautifully shaped umbrella." -What is the ideal umbrella shape for a craftsman?-

A craftsman from Komiya Shoten has been certified as a traditional craftsman for the Tokyo traditional craft "Tokyo Umbrella".

The curve of the links determines the roundness of the umbrella and how easy it is to open.

Umbrella making demonstration day!

Parasol season is coming! This year, we will make umbrellas for both rain and shine using furoshiki with Isara pattern.

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Umbrella making at Komiya Shoten

Umbrella making at Komiya Shoten
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About Komiya Shoten

Komiya Shoten's Western-style umbrella making

Since its founding in 1930, Komiya Shoten has continued to make umbrellas with the desire that people will use them for a long time as a part of fashion.
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Japanese umbrellas

Western-style umbrellas, which were introduced to Japan at the end of the Edo period, were refined by the techniques of Japanese craftsmen and their unique aesthetic sense. We will introduce the appeal of Japanese-made Western-style umbrellas, which continue this tradition and live on in the present day.
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About Us

It's been almost a century since our founding, and we're still making umbrellas today. We'd like to introduce our history and our approach to work styles that are in line with the times.
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