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.

In addition to the five basic colors, we also sell seasonal products with colors based on special themes.

 

Collaborations with Local Industries throughout Japan

As of February 2024, we have collaborated with approximately 48 local industries across Japan.