Furoshiki Kyoto since 1937 SHIP WORLDWIDE

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Message from CEO

I want to address the abiding mind

 


In 1937, when our company was founded, students carried their textbooks wrapped in furoshiki, and there were people who carried items with large furoshiki.

Furoshiki was an essential daily item back then.

Our lifestyile has changed in the last 80 years or so.
Many things have disappeared while smart and handy products been produced.

The history of Furoshiki is quite long; the Shosoin Treasure House(Opened: 756 AD) still keeps furoshiki from a thousand years ago.
Why do people still use furoshiki after 1300 years?

I believe people find value in it beyond its usefulness as a tool.
You will discover 'something special' in the object wrapped by Furoshiki.
It comes from the 'Heart', the desire to treat the contents with care.
Additionally, it may be because of 'the mindset of respect' towards the recipient when wrapping.

We want to convey 'the abiding mind' even in this fast-changing time. For this reason, we continue to try new things.
Our Musubi brand is always created with each employee's thought that #I want it to be like this". These thoughts are inspired by Japanese Local artisants, creators, and customers from both Japan and beyond.


The name 'Musubi' is descended from 'MUSUHI'. The origin of 'Musu' is said to be from the words "birth" or "born", and "Hi" is from "spirit". 'Musubu(to tie)' also comes from the same origin.

We take a step forward aiming to be a presence like 'a platform', where 'spritually affulent life' through furoshiki makes people smile all over the world.


president

CEO, Yamada Yoshio


Comapny overview


  • Founded

    December, 1937

  • Established

    June, 1959

  • CEO

    YAMADA Yoshio(山田 芳生)　(Born: 1965)

  • Head Office

    18 Kashiracho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
    604-0031 Japan
    Tel: +81-75-256-0204, Fax: +81-75-256-0256

  • Tokyo Office/Musubi Tokyo

    2-31-8, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    150-0001, Japan
    Tel: +81-3-5414-6789,　Fax +81-3-5414-6788

  • Musubi Kyoto

    67 Masuyacho, Nagagyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
    604-8111, Japan
    Tel: +81-75-212-7222　Fax: +81-75-212-7223
    Musubi Web

  • Capital fund

    27.5 million JPY

  • Products

    Furoshiki, Traditional Japanese Goods

  • Employees

    38 employees　(7 part-timers)

Business details


  • Manufatcuring/Wholesaling Furoshiki
  • Retailling Furoshiki
  • E-commerce
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
  • Running Events
  • Furoshiki workshops

Company history


1937: Yamada Kanshichi Store(山田貫七商店) was founded.

1959: Yamada Sen-i Co., Ltd. was established.

1966: The second-generation president, Koichi Yamada, assumed leadership of the company.

1971: Yamada Sen-i was awarded a prize for fulfilling corporate duties.

1984: International trade operations commenced.

1992: The company's capital grew to ¥27,500,000.

1994: Musubi Tokyo store was opened.

2003: The third-generation president, Yoshio Yamada, assumed leadership of the company.

2005: Musubi Kyoto store, promoting local specialties and selling regional products, opened.

2013: Musubi Online Store opened.

2017: Musubi Kyoto in Sanjo Street and the International Shipping Online Store opened.





LOCATIONS

KYOTO Head Office

  • 18 Kashiracho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
    604-0031 Japan
    Tel: +81-75-256-0204, Fax: +81-75-256-0256

Business hours ：9a.m.-5p.m. (JST)
Monday to Friday, except on public holidays

Access: A 7-minute walk from Karasuma-Oike subway station, Exit 2 (west-north)


Musubi Official Japan (BtoB)



Tokyo Office

2-31-8, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
150-0001, Japan
Tel: +81-03-5414-5678, Fax: +81-03-5414-6788

Business hours ：9a.m.-5p.m. (JST)
Monday to Friday, except on public holidays

Access:
- A 7 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingu-mae station, Exit 5
- A 9 minutes walk from JR Harajuku station, Exit "Takeshita-guchi Dori"


SHOPS


MUSUBI TOKYO


Musubi Tokyo Website

2-31-8, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Tel: +81-03-5414-5678
Fax: +81-03-5414-6788
Opening hours: 11a.m.-7p.m. (JST)
Closed on Wednesdays 

MUSUBI KYOTO


Musubi Kyoto Website

67 Masuyacho , Nakagyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 604-8111, Japan
Tel: +81-75-212-7222
Fax: +81-75-212-7223
Opening hours: 11a.m.-7p.m. (JST)
Closes at special times

ONLINE STORE


Musubi Online Japan


Tel: 0120-243-226
Business hours ：9a.m.-5p.m. (JST)
Monday to Friday, except on public holidays


Musubi Online Global


Tel: +81-75-256-0204
Business hours ：9a.m.-5p.m. (JST)
Monday to Friday, except on public holidays