On December 9, 2022 (Friday), Kyoto Amplitude Co., Ltd. will open its headquarters, showroom and gallery, proposing architectural and interior materials and products using traditional Japanese materials, techniques, and designs. The Hiyoshiya Group is also collaborating as a partner company, involved in planning and operation.
What is Kyoto Amplitude?
Kyoto Amplitude Co., Ltd. is a regional trading company established with 100% investment from Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank in July 2022. The name 'Amplitude' embodies the desire to amplify the depth of culture and resources that Kyoto has nurtured.
Focusing on the captivating resources of the region and adopting the vision of 'delivering new regional resources to the world,' Kyoto Amplitude engages in a social business. They redevelop materials and designs born from traditional and innovative technologies into materials and refined products that enhance spaces, delivering them from Kyoto to the world as new, valuable materials and products.
Kyoto Amplitude has enlisted the supervision of Mineaki Saito, former Deputy CEO of Hermes International and CEO of Hermes Japan, for overall branding. Our company, Hiyoshiya, also supports from product development to production, and assists in domestic and international expansion.
Left: Mineaki Saito, Former Deputy CEO of Hermes International
Right: Kotaro Nishibori, 5th Generation Master &President, Hiyoshiya Co., Ltd.
For more details about Kyoto Amplitude, click here.
About the "WAZAI" Showroom and Material Library:
1st Floor Showroom: We exhibit and sell architectural and interior materials, incorporating traditional techniques and materials within the 'WAZAI Material' collection. We offer materials with stories that enhance the spaces of accommodation facilities, stores, and homes. Additionally, we present products and craft artworks that suit these spaces under the title "WAZAI Product," allowing you to physically experience and purchase them. We also conduct sales for the general public, so please feel free to visit.
2nd Floor Material Library: Our Material Library archives ‘WAZAI Material,’ which professionals can use for architectural and interior-related materials, boasting Japan's largest collection. You can explore a diverse range of techniques and materials that color Japan's culture, including lacquerware, washi paper, bamboo, woodworking, textiles, dyeing, and more. We cater to architects, design firms, and individuals, listening to their desired concepts and selecting artisans and manufacturing companies with the appropriate materials and techniques. This enables us to plan and produce various materials for project-specific needs.
Preserving Traditional Japanese Techniques in Modern Lifestyles
In Japan, the art of crafting beautiful tools and handicrafts from the gifts of nature has been a tradition since ancient times. Meticulously created by skilled hands, these items have shaped a refined cultural lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of cherishing and using them with care. However, traditional techniques face the risk of daily erosion due to significant shifts in modern living. Kyoto Amplitude aims to propose a new, enriched Japanese lifestyle for contemporary living by bringing functionality and innovative design to these precious resources. We commit to safeguarding and enhancing the value of longstanding traditional techniques and designs, appealing to the world.
Store Information:
AMPLITUDE KYOTO Showroom
Opens on December 9, 2022 (Friday) at 13:00
Business Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 to 17:00
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
Address: 208-2 Morinokoji-cho, Horikawa Higashi-iru, Oike-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Access: 2 minutes on foot from Kyoto Municipal Subway "Nijo-jo-mae Station," 7 minutes on foot from "Karasuma Oike Station"
Company Overview
Kyoto Amplitude Co., Ltd.
President and CEO: Akihiro Shuto
Headquarters Address: 208-2 Morinokoji-cho, Horikawa Higashi-iru, Oike-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
TEL: 075-286-8815
Email: info@amp-kyoto.co.jp
URL: amp-kyoto.co.jp
Mail info@wagasa.com
(Reservation only)
