Wagokoro Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tomohiro Mori; Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market: 9271), which operates Japanese accessory brands including hair ornaments, wagasa (traditional Japanese umbrellas), and chopsticks across Japan under the vision of "Bringing Japanese Culture to the World," has announced plans to open a new Hashiya Mansaku (箸や万作) store in the Fushimi Ward of Kyoto City in mid-July 2026.
This will be the company's 10th store in the Kyoto area. By expanding its retail presence in one of Japan's most visited cities, the brand aims to reach a broader audience of both domestic and international visitors and share the appeal of Japanese culture.
The 10th Store in the Kyoto Area
Wagokoro Co., Ltd. operates multiple brands in Kyoto, including patterned wagasa, kanzashi (traditional hair ornaments), and Japanese sundries. With the addition of this Hashiya Mansaku location in the Fushimi Inari area, the company's Kyoto store count reaches 10. The goal is to further raise brand awareness and grow the business in a city that draws visitors from around the world who have a keen interest in Japanese culture.
A Chopstick Brand Showcasing Traditional Craftsmanship from Across Japan
Hashiya Mansaku is a specialty brand built around the concept of "Japanese souvenirs," offering chopsticks and chopstick rests that draw on traditional craft techniques and artisan skills from across the country.
The lineup includes lacquered chopsticks such as Wajima-nuri, Tsugaru-nuri, and Wakasa-nuri, as well as Kyo-take (Kyoto bamboo) chopsticks and Kiyomizu-yaki (Kyomizu ware) chopstick rests, among many other items rooted in Japan's regional craft traditions. The range spans everyday chopsticks to gift-worthy pairs made for couples, with over 800 items always in stock — including pieces crafted from rare woods such as Yoshino cedar, Yakusugi cedar, and kuromoji. The store has earned a following among both domestic and international visitors looking for Japanese-inspired souvenirs and gifts.
Why the Fushimi Inari Area
The Fushimi Inari area draws large numbers of visitors from Japan and abroad as one of Kyoto's most iconic destinations. In recent years, growing inbound tourism has also driven greater interest in Japanese culture and traditional crafts. By opening Hashiya Mansaku in this location, the brand aims to use chopsticks — an item central to Japanese food culture — as a means of communicating the value of Japanese craftsmanship to visitors.
Store Information
Store name: Hashiya Mansaku Fushimi Inari (tentative)
Scheduled opening: Mid-July 2026
Location: Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Detailed address to be announced at a later date.
