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[Media Information] Makita Shoten's umbrellas were featured in CRAHUG's special feature on how to choose an umbrella!

Makita Shoten's umbrellas were featured in a special feature article in "CRAHUG," a magazine that works daily to promote the craftsmanship of Japanese artisans! Umbrella sommelier Tsuchiya talks ab...

[Summer holidays and shipping operations]

Thank you for your continued patronage of Makita Shoten. We would like to inform you about our summer holidays and shipping operations in 2025. Please be sure to check the information and we appre...

[Important] Please be careful of malicious online shopping sites

Currently, a malicious online shopping site claiming to be "Fujiyoshida Hyakunen Kobo" has been identified. This site has no affiliation whatsoever with Makita Shoten, Fujiyoshida City, or any tex...

Initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions by utilizing renewable energy

Makita Shoten is promoting zero environmental impact by utilizing hydroelectric power and introducing solar power generation in its own offices. Aiming to reduce environmental impact and realize ...

[Media Information] Makita Shoten's umbrellas were featured in the Yamanashi Nichinichi Shimbun!

Makita Shoten's umbrellas were featured in the morning edition of the Yamanashi Nichinichi Shimbun on Monday, July 14, 2025! The economic section featured a special article on the hometown tax dona...

[Event Information] We will be setting up an event stall at Umeda Souk in Hankyu Umeda Main Store from June 25th!

Starting Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, we will be exhibiting at "one only one -CONTRAST-", which will be held at the Umeda Souk Central Block Park on the 10th floor of the Hankyu Umeda Main Store! ◎...

[Product Information] RefleCouture, the umbrella brand for both sunny and rainy days, now sells men's folding umbrellas!

A folding umbrella has now been released in the men's "RefleCouture" line of umbrellas that can be used in both rain and shine and enhance your beauty, created in collaboration with the gift speci...

[Notice] Textiles from Yamanashi County were used in the exhibits at the Dutch Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo!

Curtains made from fabric woven in Gunnai, Yamanashi Prefecture, are on display in the event hall of the Netherlands Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025. Two patterns of fabric from Makita Shote...

[Product Information] We have started selling the "frozen" umbrella, which can be used in both sunny and rainy weather!

The "frozen" umbrella, which was first released at Shibuya Hikarie, is now available online! This women's umbrella is perfect for both sunny and rainy days and features an icy transparency, lightn...

[Media Information] Makita Shoten's umbrellas were featured in the Tokyo Shimbun and Chunichi Shimbun!

Makita Shoten's men's umbrella was featured in the June 5th, 2025 (Thurs) editions of the Tokyo Shimbun and Chunichi Shimbun as "a must-have umbrella for the rainy season and midsummer!" Product j...