Wagokoro Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tomohiro Mori; Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market: 9271), which operates Japanese accessory brands including hair ornaments, wagasa (traditional Japanese umbrellas), and chopsticks across Japan under the vision of "Bringing Japanese Culture to the World," grand-opened a new Hashiya Mansaku store, Hashiya Mansaku Fushimi Inari, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the Fushimi Inari area of Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. The new location marks the company's 10th store in the Kyoto area.
Hashiya Mansaku Fushimi Inari is a new location of Hashiya Mansaku, a specialty brand for chopsticks and chopstick rests, set along the approach to Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of Japan's most visited destinations. The store offers chopsticks -- an item that represents Japan's food culture -- alongside traditional craft goods from across the country, aiming to share the appeal of Japanese culture with the many domestic and international visitors who pass through the area.
Strengthening Brand Presence With a 10th Kyoto-Area Store
Within Kyoto City, the company already operates multiple brands, including Hashiya Mansaku, the wagasa brand Hokusai Graphic, and the hair-ornament brand Kanzashi-ya Wargo. With the opening of Hashiya Mansaku Fushimi Inari, its store count in the Kyoto area reaches 10.
Through this new location in the Fushimi Inari area of Kyoto, which draws visitors from around the world, the company aims to create opportunities for people to experience Japanese culture and traditional craftsmanship while raising brand awareness and expanding its business.
A Chopstick Specialty Store Featuring Traditional Craftsmanship From Across Japan
Hashiya Mansaku is a specialty brand built around the concept of "a Japanese souvenir," offering chopsticks and chopstick rests made with traditional craftsmanship and artisan skill from around the country.
The lineup includes lacquered chopsticks such as Wajima-nuri, Tsugaru-nuri, and Wakasa-nuri, along with Kyo-take (Kyoto bamboo) chopsticks and chopstick rests made from Kiyomizu-yaki and Kutani-yaki ware, drawing on traditional techniques from across Japan. With more than 800 items in stock, ranging from everyday pieces to gifts, the store is used by both domestic and international customers as a source of souvenirs and gifts that carry the feel of Japanese culture.
Store Information
- Name: Hashiya Mansaku Fushimi Inari
- Opening date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Address: 12-4 Fukakusa Ichinotsubo-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 612-0012
Hashiya Mansaku offers a wide range of chopstick designs, from traditional to playful, unlike anything found elsewhere, as specialty chopsticks and chopstick rests positioned as "a Japanese souvenir." Its shelves always hold more than 800 items, including lacquered chopsticks such as Wajima-nuri, Tsugaru-nuri, and Wakasa-nuri, Kyoto-crafted Kyo-take chopsticks, chopstick rests made from Kiyomizu-yaki and Kutani-yaki ware, and pieces made from rare materials such as Yoshino cedar, Yakusugi cedar, and kuromoji, in addition to these celebrated traditional crafts.
Official website: https://wargo.jp/collections/mansaku
X: https://x.com/hashiyamansaku
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mansaku.theichi
