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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...

[Media Information] Featured on NHK's "Good Morning Japan"!

Makita Shoten's umbrella making was featured in the live segment of NHK's "Ohayo Nippon" broadcast on the morning of Sunday, June 8, 2025!

[Media Information] Featured on TBS's "Weather Newscaster"!

This was featured on TBS's "Weather Newscaster" (Kanto local) on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:25 PM! In a special feature titled "The Return of Umbrella Water-Repellent Function!", we provided in...

[Product Information] The new ladies' umbrella "Dusk Chambray" is now available!

Introducing the Dusk Chambray, a women's umbrella suitable for both sunny and rainy days, with a delicate sheen reminiscent of the light of dusk. It features UV protection for both sunny and rainy ...