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Opening of new head office in Haibara

1. May 25, 2015 09:00

I took a look at Mr. Haibara, who opened on the 20th. It is located on the west side of the Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower, which was completed in April. Mr. Haibara's familiar red logo was noticeable during the construction, so I was looking forward to it when it was completed. There is a good scent to enter the store from the entrance lined with celebratory orchids.


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I came to look for a gift bag for a celebration, but I went around the shop just after a stylish day play. Gold seal, Imabari towel handkerchief, wrapping incense, two kinds of one-stroke paper "purchase" designed by Yumeji Takehisa.


As you know, "Haibara" is a long-established store dealing with Japanese paper products founded in 1806 (1806). When I ask the shop, it seems that the location of this new head office was the place where the shop was until 2011. With the redevelopment, I can't remember the previous streets completely "?"

100_1782.JPGAccording to the guidance of the shop, "Haibara's product design is handled by leading artists such as Shinshin Shibata, Kyosai Kawanabe, Yumeji Takehisa ..." It's luxurious. It seems that the one-stroke letter of Yumeji design was resurrected from what was requested by the fourth generation master.

It is fashionable that can be used for obi and kimono as it is. Washi was registered with UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Property.

Mr. Haibara seems to have more than 3,000 types of items handled, so I would like to enjoy a leisurely walk in the store again.

Haibara; Nihonbashi 2-7-1 Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower

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