Company Name
Kamiya Sakuzaemon
Year of establishment
2017
Type of industry
Manufacturing of paper
Main products
Hand made Japanese paper Japanese paper goods
Post code
990-0721
Company address
4110 Oisawa Nishikawa-machi Nishimurayama Yamagata Japan
Representative
Naoko Shibuya
T E L
+81-(0)237-76-2112
F A X
+81-(0)237-76-2115
Main selling channels
In-house store
EC sales results
Domestic EC site (Commission sale)
Available language
Japanese
Kamiya Sakuzaemon was founded in 2017 to preserve the tradition of washi (Japanese paper) for future generations.Our workshop is located in Nishikawa-machi, a rural location surrounded by the Three Mountains of Dewa (Mt.Gassan, Mt.Yudono and the Asahi mountain range) and which receives Yamagata prefecture's greatest amount of snowfall in winter.The rich natural surroundings allow us to live and work in harmony with the natural world.Gassan washi is a type of handmade traditional Japanese paper with a history of nearly 400 years.Its production and use has been closely associated with traditions of mountain worship in the Three Mountains of Dewa area.Kamiya Sakuzaemon produces handmade washi, employing and preserving centuries-old methods.I trained in papermaking in Kyoto and relocated to Yamagata after hearing from papermaking artisan Mr.Miura that the making of Gassan washi was about to die out because of the absence of successors.
Handmade washi production involves numerous processes, each requiring loving care and attention, which we believe makes each and every sheet special.Although today washi is used less and less in our everyday lives, we look forward to preserving the rich tradition of handmade washi while creating both paper and paper products capable of complementing today’s lifestyles.
Brand name
KAMIYA SAKUZAEMON
Product name
Card case (Embossed)
Generic name
Card case
Materials
Japanese Kozo 100%
Person in Charge
Naoko SHIBUYA
Production area
Nishikawa Yamagata Japan
Size
Outer size : L 7.5 x W 10.5 x Thickness 1.0cm
Weight
45g
Domestic retail price
JPY4,000 (excluding tax)
These business card holders are created from sheets of paper that are carefully handmade from home-grown kozo (paper mulberry). Every stage of production, from pulp-making to dyeing, is done in-house. The paper is processed for extra durability and to prevent tearing when exposed to moisture. They are embossed with striking traditional Japanese motifs. The business card holder is designed with the hope of bringing luck and happiness to the user. Part of the product’s appeal is the leather-like texture it acquires with use that feels delightful to touch and hold.
※Opened length : 14.5cm
Brand name
KAMIYA SAKUZAEMON
Product name
Card case
Generic name
Card case
Materials
Japanese Kozo 100%
Person in Charge
Naoko SHIBUYA
Production area
Nishikawa Yamagata Japan
Size
Outer size : L 7.5 x W 10.5 x Thickness 1.0cm
Weight
45g
Domestic retail price
JPY3,500 (excluding tax)
These business card holders are created from sheets of paper that are carefully handmade from home-grown kozo (paper mulberry). Every stage of production, from pulp-making to dyeing, is done in-house. The paper is processed for extra durability and to prevent tearing when exposed to moisture. Part of the product’s appeal is the leather-like texture it acquires with use that feels delightful to touch and hold.
※Opened length : 14.5cm
Brand name
KAMIYA SAKUZAEMON
Product name
Coin purse (Accessory case)
Generic name
Coin purse (Accessory case)
Materials
Japanese Kozo 100%
Person in Charge
Naoko SHIBUYA
Production area
Nishikawa Yamagata Japan
Size
Outer size : L 7.5 x W 8.2 x Thickness 1.0cm
Weight
10g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,500 (excluding tax)
These coin wallets are created from sheets of paper that are carefully handmade from home-grown kozo (paper mulberry). Every stage of production, from pulp-making to dyeing, is done in-house. The paper is processed for extra durability and greater resistance to tearing when exposed to moisture. The palm-sized wallets can be placed in your pocket and are designed to prevent coins from falling out. Part of the product’s appeal is the leather-like texture it acquires with use that feels delightful to touch and hold.
※Opened length : 13.5cm
Brand name
KAMIYA SAKUZAEMON
Product name
Coin purse(Accessory case) (Folding)
Generic name
Coin purse (Accessory case)
Materials
Japanese Kozo 100%
Person in Charge
Naoko SHIBUYA
Production area
Nishikawa Yamagata Japan
Size
Outer size : L 6.5 x W 6.5 x Thickness 1.0cm
Weight
10g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,500 (excluding tax)
These coin wallets are created from sheets of paper that are carefully handmade from home-grown kozo (paper mulberry). Every stage of production, from pulp-making to dyeing, is done in-house. The paper is processed for extra durability and greater resistance to tearing when exposed to moisture. The palm-sized wallets can be placed in your pocket and are designed to prevent coins from falling out. The wallet opens by pulling the top. Part of the product’s appeal is the leather-like texture it acquires with use that feels delightful to touch and hold.
※Opened Height : 7.0cm
Brand name
KAMIYA SAKUZAEMON
Product name
Letter set [KUMO]
Generic name
Letter set
Materials
Japanese Kozo 100%
Person in Charge
Naoko SHIBUYA
Production area
Nishikawa Yamagata Japan
Size
Stationery : 18 x 26cm Envelope : 16.2 x 11.5cm
Weight
25g
Domestic retail price
JPY1,500 (excluding tax)
These letter pads are created from sheets of paper that are carefully handmade from home-grown kozo (paper mulberry). Every stage of production, from pulp-making to dyeing, is done in-house. Dyed Japanese kozo is poured over the furnish during screening to produce this elegant textural effect, referred to as kumo (clouds). Available in a choice of five colors: peach, purple, yellow, blue and green.
Brand name
KAMIYA SAKUZAEMON
Product name
Letter set [KINOKO]
Generic name
Letter set
Materials
Japanese Kozo 100%
Person in Charge
Naoko SHIBUYA
Production area
Nishikawa Yamagata Japan
Size
Stationery : 18 x 26cm Envelope : 16.2 x 11.5cm
Weight
Domestic retail price
JPY1,700 (excluding tax)
These letter pads are created from sheets of paper that are carefully handmade from home-grown kozo (paper mulberry). Every stage of production, from pulp-making to dyeing, is done in-house. Letter pad sheets are watermarked with mushroom motifs employing a screening method known as sukashi-suki. The sheets can be used for writing letters and for making crafts.
Brand name
KAMIYA SAKUZAEMON
Product name
Pochi bag
Generic name
Pochi bag
Materials
Japanese Kozo 100%
Person in Charge
Naoko SHIBUYA
Production area
Nishikawa Yamagata Japan
Size
7.0 x 11.5cm
Weight
5g
Domestic retail price
JPY520 (excluding tax)
These letter pads are created from sheets of paper that are carefully handmade from home-grown kozo (paper mulberry). Every stage of production, from pulp-making to dyeing, is done in-house. The origami cane motifs are crafted by hand using hand-cut stencils.
Brand name
KAMIYA SAKUZAEMON
Product name
Raw washi paper
Generic name
Raw washi paper
Materials
Japanese Kozo 100%
Person in Charge
Naoko SHIBUYA
Production area
Nishikawa Yamagata Japan
Size
Nisan-ban : 60 x 94cm Gassan-ban : 30 x 78㎝
Weight
Nisan-ban : 15 ～ 40g Gassan-ban : 7 ～ 15g
Domestic retail price
Nisan-ban : JPY850～ , Gassan-ban : JPY550～(excluding tax)
Created from kozo (paper mulberry) grown in Japan, each sheet is carefully handmade employing authentic, time-honored methods. Sheets are available in a choice of two sizes, including a standard sheet size unique to Gassan washi.
Brand name
KAMIYA SAKUZAEMON
Product name
Raw washi paper [KUMO]
Generic name
Raw washi paper
Materials
Japanese Kozo 100%
Person in Charge
Naoko SHIBUYA
Production area
Nishikawa Yamagata Japan
Size
Gassan-ban : 30 x 78cm
Weight
Gassan-ban : 7 ～ 15g
Domestic retail price
Gassan-ban : JPY650～(excluding tax)
Dyed Japanese kozo is poured over the furnish during screening to produce this elegant textural effect, referred to as kumo (clouds). Great for lampshades and other purposes. The paper comes in a standard sheet size unique to Gassan washi.
Card case (Embossed)
Card case
Coin purse (Accessory case)
Coin purse(Accessory case) (Folding)
Letter set [KUMO]
Letter set [KINOKO]
Pochi bag
Raw washi paper
Raw washi paper [KUMO]
