Enjoy a glimpse inside the decisions and philosophy of one of Japan's premier designers in our interview with the man himself.

Read a brief accounting of the history behind kirié, the practice of turning sheets of paper into works of art.

See fireworks illustrated almost 150 years ago by Jinta Hirayama, a forefather of modern Japanese pyrotechnics.

Reflecting on a visit to The Noguchi Museum in Queens, New York

International Women's Day is a timely reminder to celebrate the innate strength and beauty of women around the world. We believe it is vital to support each other as mothers, sisters, business owners, and creatives, so in the spirit of the day, we'd like to highlight some of the inspiring female designers and artists that power rikumo.

-Yuka Morihata | Founder and Co-Owner of rikumo

On a rainy and cool Sunday afternoon in October, an undeterred group of Philadelphia’s finest textile aficionados gathered in our store for a special lecture and demonstration on the history of Japanese kimono presented by textile expert Andrea Aranow.

We recently paid a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California to see their current exhibition entitled “The Roots of Monozukuri: The Creative Spirit in Japanese Automaking”. The exhibition examines 60 years of automotive ingenuity and features rarely seen car designs from some of Japan’s greatest car manufacturers.