Discover Nishijin

2025年　西陣花便り3月（２）

2025 Nishijin Flower Report　（March : Cherry B...

The Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms at Ichijo Modoribashi, which were still in bud until last Friday, have burst into bloom over the warm weekend! They are now about 80-90% in full...

2025 Nishijin Flower Report　（March : Cherry B...

The Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms at Ichijo Modoribashi, which were still in bud until last Friday, have burst into bloom over the warm weekend! They are now about 80-90% in full...

2025年　　西陣花だより （3月）御所の梅

2025 Nishijin Flower Report　（March : Plum blo...

The long winter is finally drawing to a close, and the lively season is about to begin. This year, the flowers in Nishijin have been quite slow to bloom. The...

2025 Nishijin Flower Report　（March : Plum blo...

The long winter is finally drawing to a close, and the lively season is about to begin. This year, the flowers in Nishijin have been quite slow to bloom. The...

日本のラグジュアリーについて考える　（序）

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (Prologue)

It is often said that Japan lacks globally recognized luxury brands. However, there are initiatives such as the "Jaxury" concept and awards, and in the realm of Nishijin weaving, HOSOO...

Rethinking Japanese Luxury (Prologue)

It is often said that Japan lacks globally recognized luxury brands. However, there are initiatives such as the "Jaxury" concept and awards, and in the realm of Nishijin weaving, HOSOO...

All about Nishijin (2) Senryo-ga-Tsuji (Cente...

The Nishijin area had a central location known as "Senryo-ga-Tsuji." During the Edo period, this street, lined with silk wholesalers and textile merchants, was so bustling that transactions worth a...

All about Nishijin (2) Senryo-ga-Tsuji (Cente...

The Nishijin area had a central location known as "Senryo-ga-Tsuji." During the Edo period, this street, lined with silk wholesalers and textile merchants, was so bustling that transactions worth a...

Discovering Nishijin: Local Insights on Area an...

In the history section, we discussed the origin of the name "Nishijin." But what exactly is Nishijin as a place? Interestingly, there is no official geographic designation called "Nishijin" in...

Discovering Nishijin: Local Insights on Area an...

In the history section, we discussed the origin of the name "Nishijin." But what exactly is Nishijin as a place? Interestingly, there is no official geographic designation called "Nishijin" in...

The History of Nishijin-ori (8): 20th Century ...

Since ancient times, the history of silk has been global, with Japan largely playing the role of a recipient rather than an active participant. However, this dynamic began to shift...

The History of Nishijin-ori (8): 20th Century ...

Since ancient times, the history of silk has been global, with Japan largely playing the role of a recipient rather than an active participant. However, this dynamic began to shift...