About Tansu-ya
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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
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 |