Komiya Shoten, established in 1930, is a professional maker of umbrellas, that manufactures and sells western-style umbrellas in Higashi-Nihonbashi, Tokyo. All works of craftsmen at Komiya Shoten are realized through collaborative activities with their wives.
Production of umbrellas is made possible through manual works, such as cutting out and sewing, completed by two people with a perfect match. Works would indeed represent a marital bond. Video
Although, there might be occasions where customers have to wait for the arrival of the product, as only 4 to 5 umbrellas can be produced per day, please have a try at using the folding umbrella manufactured through Japanese handwork.
Mira Toray Folding Umbrella has also been selected by the ministry of economy, trade, and industry as one of Japan's honorable and outstanding 500 products (The Wonder 500™).
Everything is lovely as always!
P.Z. from USA
I received the umbrella very quickly. I haven't had a chance to test it in rainy conditions yet, but it looks wonderful, very elegant and exceptionally well crafted. I would like to express my gratitude to the masters who made it.
E.R. from USA
I'd like to express my gratitude to Shokunin.com for offering me such a pleasant shopping experience overseas. Your handicrafts have been favourble, and I look forward to visiting your store once again when the borders reopen.
C.H. from Taiwan
Thank you for the timely delivery, the items arrived in a well-packaged and secure method. It's a delight to be able to enjoy these Japanese made products during these precarious pandemic times. Excellent craftsmanship and tradition to be shared and cherished for an enduring period of time. Appreciate the congenial working relationship between local family-run businesses and the shop. Wish the team all the best, grateful for the carefully curated selection of products.
J.L. from Hong Kong
This item is usually shipped in 3 business days. We will inform you of the estimated shipping date if shipping is delayed due to a shortage.
Mira Toray, a water repellent cloth developed by Toray, constitutes of high-density fibers of fine denier yarn, which drains water well, where users wouldn't recognize water drops when folded the umbrella. Mira Toray is utilized in both the umbrella cloth and the cover. Furthermore, it improved its durability by increasing the number of its ribs from 8 to 10. It has 98cm in diameter, large compared to a normal folding umbrella, and it is hardly wetted.
Size: About 40cm (Folding), Ø98cm (Open)
Weight: About 315g
Material: 100% Polyester (Fabric and Cover), Wood, Glass Fiber, Aluminum
A smaller size version of the umbrella with 8 ribs has been added. It is light and easily fits into users' bags, and thus, has a convenient size as portable umbrellas. Aimed at women.
Size: About 31cm (Folding), Ø86cm (Open)
Weight: About 220g
Material: 100% Polyester (Fabric and Cover), Wood, Glass Fiber, Aluminum
Price: 12,000 JPY
Komiya Shoten
Komiya Shoten, founded in 1930 in Tokyo, is a manufacturer specializing in umbrellas and has been making umbrellas for more than 80 years. Almost all stages of the production process are done by skilled craftsmen.
