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Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to inform you of our business schedule for February. At Katsurahina, we will remain open without holidays until February 27 (Fri).The exhibition and sales of hina dolls will also continue through this date. From February 28 (Sat) to March 6 (Fri),the showroom will be temporarily closedfor exhibition reinstallation and preparations for the next seasonal display. From March 7 (Sat),we plan to begin the exhibition and

Regarding Items Marked “Sold Out” Some items currently displayed as “Sold Out” are listed as such due to the temporary unavailability of certain accessories, such as bonbori  (lanterns). Please note that the hina doll figures themselves can be produced upon request,as long as the required materials are available. If there is a piece you are interested in,please feel free to contact us at any time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may causeand sincerely appreciate your

Notice of Temporary Closure Thank you very much for your continued support of Katsurahina. Please note that we will be closed all day on February 24 (Tue)due to preparations for an upcoming exhibition. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may causeand appreciate your kind understanding. yu-soku gallery Katsurahina Takao Kosahata

A dignified presence, embodying the enduring aesthetics of the warrior spirit. Katsurahina’s samurai armor displays are crafted using traditional techniques,with meticulous care devoted to every detail. Sales at our showroom will begin on March 7.The official online store is scheduled to launch in early March. Further updates and new information will be announced in due course. We invite you to experience this form of prayer,passed down through time.

Thank you very much for your continued visits to the Katsurahina showroom. In keeping with the changing of the seasons,we will be transitioning our display from hina dolls to Boys’ Day decorations.Accordingly, the showroom will be temporarily closed from today. We will carefully prepare a new seasonal settingand will be pleased to welcome you again once it is ready. Thank you for your kind understanding.

With the arrival of spring, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all who celebrate Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day). This year as well, we have been blessed with many meaningful connections through the exhibition and presentation of hina dolls.We would like to express our sincere gratitude. Among the many conversations we have had, there is one question we are often asked:“Why do we display hina dolls?”Today, we would like to share our thoughts, humbly, from our own perspective

We are pleased to announce that Katsurahina’s samurai armor displays will be exhibited at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo. At the venue, we will present armor displays crafted using traditional techniques,arranged in a way that harmonizes with contemporary spaces.This is a rare opportunity to experience up close works that embody the aesthetics of samurai culture and the artistry of Japanese craftsmanship. If you are visiting Ginza, we warmly invite you to stop by. ■ Event Details Ven

At the front of a kabuto for Boys’ Day, the kuwagata —large, upward-curving crests—extend prominently.Powerful and striking, this design is not merely decorative; it is said to derive from the ancient agricultural tool, the hoe.A tool that tills the earth and nurtures life, its form embodies wishes for abundance and growth. Looking closely at the kuwagata, one notices distinctive curves and openings.The shape resembling the number “3” is called warabite , inspired by the youn

Chasing, openwork carving, repoussé, riveting, lacquer finishing, foil application, metal plating, kozane lacing, and odoshi (lacing).These are only part of the processes that shape a kabuto. Each distinct technique is layered upon another,gradually giving an organic expression to the inorganic material of metal.From what should be rigid, one can even sense suppleness and warmth—this is the unique beauty of Japanese armor. Japanese armor is not merely decorative.It was conc