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Our team consists of tatami craftsmen who understand authenticity and creators renowned in various industries.
Traditionally, authentic tatami has been crafted from natural igusa rushes, cultivated by dedicated domestic producers.
Tatami that can adapt to the way we live in the future while maintaining quality.
It doesn't have to be round, small, or colorful. It doesn't even have to be tatami.
That's how versatile and free tatami is.
Members
Kazuki Onodera
Misono Tatami Shop (Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture)
Tatami that embraces daily life. We aim to make many people appreciate the comfort of tatami, primarily crafting natural materials, domestically produced tatami. From the family gathering tea room to the ancestral Buddhist altar, guest rooms, and tatami corners for child-rearing, we deliver tatami that is gentle to the hearts and bodies of those who use them, tailored to the diverse modern lifestyle.
Naoto Saito
Saito Tatami Shop (Okawara Town, Miyagi Prefecture)
I have been an active member since 2011. I continue to participate in local practical training with Igusa farmers in Kumamoto Prefecture twice a year, learning alongside them and contributing to hand-sewn tatami dedications at various locations. I believe that people need opportunities to start something new, and I am grateful for the connections that have allowed me to do so.
Yoshiaki Kagami / Noriaki Kagami
Kagami Tatami Shop (Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture)
We are a tatami shop in Yamagata with a century-old tradition. We propose both traditional tatami and entirely new tatami products. In addition to private homes, we have worked on numerous projects for public facilities, shrines, and temples. We are also the location of the TATAMI-TO Administrative Office (Tatamiya Dojo Co., Ltd.), and we are dedicated to preserving the culture of domestically produced tatami.
Shigeo Imai
Imai Tatami Shop (Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture)
With the belief that "tatami is an agricultural product," I participate in local training several times a year. Through our trusted relationships with igusa farmers, we procure high-quality tatami facing materials that are often referred to as "domestic within domestic." Breaking free from the old conventions of the tatami industry, we strive to be a tatami shop that offers new information and products to our customers.
Kazuyuki Oshima
Oshima Tatami Industry (Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture)
Located in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, we are a tatami shop. In order to provide our local customers with quality, safe, and durable domestically produced tatami, we work alongside igusa farmers to cultivate the grass and adhere to traditional craftsmanship, sewing each stitch by hand. We aim to convey the merits of domestically produced tatami to many people and pass on tatami culture to the future.
Yuichi Kimijima
Ono Tatami Shop (Ohtawara Town, Tochigi Prefecture)
Since 2011, I have participated in practical training in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, a major igusa production area, and gained an understanding of the strenuous work involved. In the face of the decline in traditional Japanese tatami due to factors like a reduction in tatami rooms, the rise of inexpensive foreign-made igusa, and the spread of artificial materials, we want to convey the natural functionality, beauty of the product, and the functional beauty that suits Japan's climate and culture to as many customers as possible.
Koji Hirata
Hirata Tatami Shop (Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
I run a tatami shop in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Tatami = Agriculture! I want to convey the goodness of domestically produced tatami, including its feel, fragrance, and the joy of living with tatami. Through tatami, I will strive to deliver smiles to as many people as possible. Thank you for your support.
Yuichi Yoshino
Ebiname Tatami Shop (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Starting as the fourth generation tatami maker in Yokohama, we visit Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto, a major production area for igusa and learn about the cultivation of igusa and the production process of tatami facing materials from producers. Tatami is an agricultural product, and knowing this relationship, we confidently deliver "truly good tatami" to our customers.
Tetsuya Akiyama
Akiyama Tatami Workshop (Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture)
We are a tatami shop in Gunma, dedicated to crafting excellent tatami with care and passion. With 25 years of experience in the tatami craft, I have faced rigorous training and even challenged the "National Skills Grand Prix" to become the fourth generation at Akiyama Tatami Workshop. We are committed to making sure that people truly understand the essence of tatami, so your support is greatly appreciated.
Yukinori Oyama
Oyama Tatami Shop (Kashiwara City, Osaka Prefecture)
Based in Osaka, we operate a tatami shop and are open to serving clients in the Kansai area (with nearby regions subject to discussion). Through field visits and hand-sewn tatami dedications in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto, I have gained deep appreciation for igusa (rush grass) farming and tatami culture. We will continue delivering authentic tatami to our customers.
Shoji Tomotsuka
Tomotsuka Tatami Craft Shop (Okuizumo Town, Shimane Prefecture)
We are a family-owned tatami shop, deeply committed to preserving and promoting domestically produced tatami. As part of our efforts to share the charm of tatami, we open our showroom and host a monthly reservation-based "Tatami Cafe" six times a month. We would be delighted if this unique atmosphere and relaxation could spark your interest in tatami.
Takashi Ishino
Ishino Tatami Shop (Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
At our shop, we manufacture tatami that emphasizes Kumamoto-produced tatami facing materials. Domestic igusa (rush grass) is carefully cultivated with attention to detail, and it can be used safely due to reduced pesticide usage. We are committed to making people aware of its safety, durability, and comfortable feel, so they can enjoy a moment of relaxation with traditional Japanese tatami.
Takuya Nakashima
Nakashima Tatami Shop (Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture)
Based on Yakushima Island, we offer handmade, domestically produced items that enhance daily life and aid in child-rearing. In our tatami crafting, all necessary parts are made by hand, and we specialize in true made-to-order solutions due to our small shop size. We also offer the original T-Quarter tatami, made from Yakushima cedar, available for reservation both in-store and online.
Kazuki Onodera
Misono Tatami Shop (Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture)
Tatami that embraces daily life. We aim to make many people appreciate the comfort of tatami, primarily crafting natural materials, domestically produced tatami. From the family gathering tea room to the ancestral Buddhist altar, guest rooms, and tatami corners for child-rearing, we deliver tatami that is gentle to the hearts and bodies of those who use them, tailored to the diverse modern lifestyle.
Naoto Saito
Saito Tatami Shop (Okawara Town, Miyagi Prefecture)
I have been an active member since 2011. I continue to participate in local practical training with Igusa farmers in Kumamoto Prefecture twice a year, learning alongside them and contributing to hand-sewn tatami dedications at various locations. I believe that people need opportunities to start something new, and I am grateful for the connections that have allowed me to do so.
Yoshiaki Kagami / Noriaki Kagami
Kagami Tatami Shop (Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture)
We are a tatami shop in Yamagata with a century-old tradition. We propose both traditional tatami and entirely new tatami products. In addition to private homes, we have worked on numerous projects for public facilities, shrines, and temples. We are also the location of the TATAMI-TO Administrative Office (Tatamiya Dojo Co., Ltd.), and we are dedicated to preserving the culture of domestically produced tatami.
Shigeo Imai
Imai Tatami Shop (Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture)
With the belief that "tatami is an agricultural product," I participate in local training several times a year. Through our trusted relationships with igusa farmers, we procure high-quality tatami facing materials that are often referred to as "domestic within domestic." Breaking free from the old conventions of the tatami industry, we strive to be a tatami shop that offers new information and products to our customers.
Kazuyuki Oshima
Oshima Tatami Industry (Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture)
Located in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, we are a tatami shop. In order to provide our local customers with quality, safe, and durable domestically produced tatami, we work alongside igusa farmers to cultivate the grass and adhere to traditional craftsmanship, sewing each stitch by hand. We aim to convey the merits of domestically produced tatami to many people and pass on tatami culture to the future.
Yuichi Kimijima
Ono Tatami Shop (Ohtawara Town, Tochigi Prefecture)
Since 2011, I have participated in practical training in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, a major igusa production area, and gained an understanding of the strenuous work involved. In the face of the decline in traditional Japanese tatami due to factors like a reduction in tatami rooms, the rise of inexpensive foreign-made igusa, and the spread of artificial materials, we want to convey the natural functionality, beauty of the product, and the functional beauty that suits Japan's climate and culture to as many customers as possible.
Koji Hirata
Hirata Tatami Shop (Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
I run a tatami shop in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Tatami = Agriculture! I want to convey the goodness of domestically produced tatami, including its feel, fragrance, and the joy of living with tatami. Through tatami, I will strive to deliver smiles to as many people as possible. Thank you for your support.
Yuichi Yoshino
Ebiname Tatami Shop (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Starting as the fourth generation tatami maker in Yokohama, we visit Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto, a major production area for igusa and learn about the cultivation of igusa and the production process of tatami facing materials from producers. Tatami is an agricultural product, and knowing this relationship, we confidently deliver "truly good tatami" to our customers.
Tetsuya Akiyama
Akiyama Tatami Workshop (Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture)
We are a tatami shop in Gunma, dedicated to crafting excellent tatami with care and passion. With 25 years of experience in the tatami craft, I have faced rigorous training and even challenged the "National Skills Grand Prix" to become the fourth generation at Akiyama Tatami Workshop. We are committed to making sure that people truly understand the essence of tatami, so your support is greatly appreciated.
Yukinori Oyama
Oyama Tatami Shop (Kashiwara City, Osaka Prefecture)
Based in Osaka, we operate a tatami shop and are open to serving clients in the Kansai area (with nearby regions subject to discussion). Through field visits and hand-sewn tatami dedications in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto, I have gained deep appreciation for igusa (rush grass) farming and tatami culture. We will continue delivering authentic tatami to our customers.
Shoji Tomotsuka
Tomotsuka Tatami Craft Shop (Okuizumo Town, Shimane Prefecture)
We are a family-owned tatami shop, deeply committed to preserving and promoting domestically produced tatami. As part of our efforts to share the charm of tatami, we open our showroom and host a monthly reservation-based "Tatami Cafe" six times a month. We would be delighted if this unique atmosphere and relaxation could spark your interest in tatami.
Takashi Ishino
Ishino Tatami Shop (Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
At our shop, we manufacture tatami that emphasizes Kumamoto-produced tatami facing materials. Domestic igusa (rush grass) is carefully cultivated with attention to detail, and it can be used safely due to reduced pesticide usage. We are committed to making people aware of its safety, durability, and comfortable feel, so they can enjoy a moment of relaxation with traditional Japanese tatami.
Takuya Nakashima
Nakashima Tatami Shop (Yakushima Town, Kagoshima Prefecture)
Based on Yakushima Island, we offer handmade, domestically produced items that enhance daily life and aid in child-rearing. In our tatami crafting, all necessary parts are made by hand, and we specialize in true made-to-order solutions due to our small shop size. We also offer the original T-Quarter tatami, made from Yakushima cedar, available for reservation both in-store and online.
Conclusion
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Just like there are rice farmers for rice,
Did you know there are igusa (rush grass) farmers for tatami?
Did you know how lush and green the igusa fields in the rice paddies are,
And what kind of work the farmers do?
Tatami exists in our daily lives like the air.
There must be tatami craftsmen in the town where you live.
But do you know what tatami craftsmen are particular about,
And what brings them joy in their work?
In the "Tatami and Agriculture" segment,
Please experience the landscapes that nurture igusa and the thoughts of igusa farmers.
In the "Tatami and Craftsmanship" segment,
Learn about the hopes entrusted to the present of tatami and the future of craftsmen.
Each is just over 3 minutes long.
We hope that, more eloquently than any words or documents,
The videos will show you a world you didn't know.
(December 2022, Naoki Imamura)
Creators
Naoki Imamura
Video & Commercial Director
Responsible for TATAMI-TO's production, creative direction, as well as planning and directing PVs (Promotional Videos).
Eisaku Sekihashi
Creative Strategist
Handles TATAMI-TO's creative direction, naming, and more.
Mikio Hasui
Photographer
Responsible for all aspects of photography and video shooting for TATAMI-TO.
Kazunari Hattori
Graphic Designer
Serves as an advisor for TATAMI-TO's logo design and various design-related matters.
Hayato Takasu
SUNSHINE+CLOUD Designer
Responsible for designing and producing TATAMI-TO uniforms and merchandise.
Masanori Oji
Craft Designer
Responsible for product design for TATAMI-TO, including T1/4 and others.
Yusuke Koshima
Architect
Handles the facility and store design for TATAMI-TO.
Photo by NEZU Shuhei
Naoki Imamura
Video & Commercial Director
Responsible for TATAMI-TO's production, creative direction, as well as planning and directing PVs (Promotional Videos).
Eisaku Sekihashi
Creative Strategist
Handles TATAMI-TO's creative direction, naming, and more.
Mikio Hasui
Photographer
Responsible for all aspects of photography and video shooting for TATAMI-TO.
Kazunari Hattori
Graphic Designer
Serves as an advisor for TATAMI-TO's logo design and various design-related matters.
Hayato Takasu
SUNSHINE+CLOUD Designer
Responsible for designing and producing TATAMI-TO uniforms and merchandise.
Masanori Oji
Craft Designer
Responsible for product design for TATAMI-TO, including T1/4 and others.
Yusuke Koshima
Architect
Handles the facility and store design for TATAMI-TO.
Photo by NEZU Shuhei