KITCHIBE is a modern Japanese brand of home fragrances created through a collaboration between three expert companies.
How Kitchibe Was Born
Shiono Koryo, a Japanese fragrance company with a history of over 200 years.
Shiono Koryo was founded in 1808 in Dosho-machi, Osaka. It garnered success by being the first company in Japan to produce domestically made citrus essences, and has a strong presence in the field of flavors in addition to the fragrance market.
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Housen-gama established in Toki, a city in Gifu Prefecture that is famous for Mino ceramics. It began with the production of porcelain bowls, and has expanded overseas as Japanese cuisine has become popular around the world. In January 2016, Housen-gama attracted global attention by launching likestone, a series of ceramic dishes resembling stones, at the Maison et Object trade fair in France.
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Designer Takumi Shimamura gained an international recognition with the launch of his cedar bag monacca in 2004. His Tokyo based office Qurz Inc. is focused on product, interior and brand design.
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The KITCHIBE project combines Japanese craftsmanship, organic design and iconic scents. Six fragrances have been exclusively created for the project: SAKURA, WASHI, MATCHA, YUKI, KITCHIBE and YUZU. Each has an original and refreshing scent inspired by the climate, history and aesthetics of Japan.
