About Cohana
Concept
KAWAGUCHI Co. Ltd., a company with a long-standing history in developing handcraft tools since 1953.
In 2016, we proudly introduced our premium brand, Cohana, dedicated to creating exquisite handmade tools that celebrate Japan's rich local industries and traditional craftsmanship. This brand embodies decades of expertise and knowledge we have cultivated throughout our company's history.
Cohana is dedicated to creating tools that combine ease of use with functionality, all wrapped in creative and beautiful designs. We're crafting a brand that appeals not just to handicraft enthusiasts, but also to those who appreciate unique, thoughtfully designed stationery items for everyday use.
The philosophy behind Cohana reflects our heartfelt commitment to celebrating Japan's traditional skills and wisdom passed down through generations. Through our carefully crafted products, which showcase the amazing artisanship found across Japan, we hope to breathe new life into local production regions and help their special techniques continue to thrive in our modern world.
Origin of Brand Name
Cohana is derived from the deity “Konohanasakuyahime” in Japanese mythology. She is as beautiful as a blooming cherry blossom tree, and worshipped as a guardian deity of Mount Fuji, which symbolizes Japan.
Cohana's 5 Basic Colors
Japanese traditional colors show the beauty of the Japanese sense of color.
Plants, trees, flowers... rich nature and things around life... Japanese people have sensed the various colors in the changing seasons, named and embraced them in our daily lives.
These five colors are used as the basic colors of Cohana.
5 Basic Colors
From among many traditional Japanese colors that exist, we selected 5 colors that can convey the beauty of Japan.
Kisuisen (Yellow)
The bright yellow color of daffodils. It is said that daffodil flowers got their name from the fact that their graceful appearance resembles that of a hermit.
Bara-iro (Pink)
The color of roses. Bright red or Rosy Pink. In Japan, the word "Bara-iro" is used as an expression o describe a bright future or a hopeful state of affairs.
Mizuasagi (Green)
A pale light blue with greenish tinge. The color dyed by diluting the color of indigo dye is called Mizuasagi. It is a refreshing color reminiscent of clear water in the mountains.
Tsuyukusa -iro (Blue)
The color of the flowers of dewdrops, small blue flowers that bloom pretty in the early morning with the morning dew. The liquid from the flowers and leaves of the dewdrops has been used as a blue dye since old times.
Fukagawa -nezu (Gray)
Light gray with a hint of blue. The name comes from the color of the kimono loved by young men and Geiko in Fukagawa, who preferred austerity rather than flamboyance, during the Edo period. It is a tasteful color that reflects the unique Japanese sense of beauty, "iki."
Collaborations with Local Industries throughout Japan
As of February 2024, we have collaborated with approximately 48 local industries across Japan.
