Our company concept is “Affordable, Elegant, Fun”.
More and more people are enjoying the kimono lifestyle.
Here at Tansu-ya, we want to help even more people
discover the joy of wearing kimono.
Message from the President
We, at Tansu-ya the kimono recycle shop, strive to help more people enjoy the kimono lifestyle. We find ways to help you give your extensive collection of kimono and obi a new lease of life, and remake the society into one that is gentle to the environment through recycling and reuse. People are taking the first step into the world of kimono through Tansu-ya, discovering the fulfilling kimono lifestyle. We hope to be able to share with you the pride and joy of this Japanese culture.
Tokyo Yamaki Inc., kimono recycle shop "Tansu-ya"
Ken-ichi Nakamura
Career overview
1954
1977
1979
1979
1987
1991
1993
1999
2001
2006
2006
2008
Born in Kyoto, Japan
Overseas studies in California, USA
Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Economics
Entered Tokyo Yamaki Inc
Assumed role of Director Kyoto branch manager
Assumed role of Executive director
Assumed role of President & CEO
Launched kimono recycling kimono business "Tansuya"
Excellence Award in The 11th New Business Award for "Tansuya" business
Published book "Tansuya de gozaru”
Appeared on NHK's "Economic Compass" TV program, August 27th
Published book "Kiru dake de shiawase ni naru”
Company profile
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Tokyo Yamaki Inc
1961
48,425,000 JPY
Ken-ichi Nakamura
Full-time 54, part-time 265
Headquarters
BEC building 5th floor, Rinkai-Cho 3-6-4, Edogawa-ku,
Tokyo, Japan 134-0086
West Japan office
Takahashi Building 6, 7th floor, Nishiiri Higashikazariya-cho 173,
Gojo do-ri Muromachi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mizuho Bank, others
Sales of fiber product, apparel, antique
Tokyo Public Safety Commission, antique permit number 301059904581
Company timeline
1924
1961
1971
1980
1993
1999
2001
2008
2013
2014
Nakamura Kiyo founded the company as wholesaler of draperies in Muromachi, Kyoto - February 4
Nakamura Kikuzo established Tokyo Yamaki Co., Ltd. in Nihombashi Tokyo, assumed role of President - December 18
Opening of Kyoto branch
Headquarters moved to Nihonbashi Ningyo-cho
Ken-ichi Nakamura assumed role of President
Opening of the first "Tansuya" kimono recycle shop in Funabashi
Excellence Award, The 11th New Business Award for "Tansuya" business
Headquarters moved to Sumida Ishihara
West Japan office moved to Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Gojo Muromachi
Headquarters moved to Edogawa Rinkai-cho