yu-soku gallery Katsurabina
Bringing the beauty of Japan into modern living
Katsurahina is dedicated to harmonizing the beauty and craftsmanship rooted in traditional Japanese arts with contemporary living.
Through our works, we aspire to gently bring the Japanese sense of color and the spirit of the seasons into everyday spaces.
Our creations are made to accompany the meaningful moments and daily lives of those who welcome them.
With a presence that embodies both refined dignity and a warm, gentle beauty,
we offer each piece with heartfelt care.
About Katsurahina
The Beginning of Katsurahina
Kio — Art Name of Kishi Kosahata
First-Generation Artisan
The craftsmanship of Katsurahina began with a single encounter by its founder,
Kishi Osahata (art name: Kio).
It was an encounter with a land steeped in imperial legend.
The place he visited was at the foot of Gozenyama, once known as “Katsura Village.”
Often referred to as the “Arashiyama of the Kanto region,”
this area retains many place names—such as Gozenyama and Miyakogawa—that evoke the elegance of the ancient capital.
Moved by a landscape where nature and history quietly coexist,
the founder decided to establish his workshop there.
In time, he adopted the name “Katsura,” with its refined resonance,
and named his hina dolls “Katsurahina.”
To carry forward the courtly costume culture and the refined aesthetics of color from Kyoto,
and to pass them on to the present from this pure land of Katsura—
this is the origin of Katsurahina.
The Journey of Katsurahina
Achievements
Katsurahina’s works, which harmonize traditional Japanese beauty with contemporary spatial aesthetics,
have been highly recognized in a wide range of settings both in Japan and abroad.
Here, we present a selection of our representative achievements to date.
Katsurahina — History
History
1930
Kishi Osahata, having trained in Mito’s Suifu-style hina doll making, began creating his own original hina dolls as a doll artist.
1945
Opened “Osahata Doll Shop” after renovating his home workshop, marking the full-scale production and sales of Katsurahina.
March 1991
Designated as an Ibaraki Prefecture Traditional Craft.
September 1992
Created a presentation piece for Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Akishino.
November 1992
Katsurahina works were displayed in a room used by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress during their stay.
May 1994
Exhibited Katsurahina in Istanbul as part of a Turkey goodwill delegation.
July 2004
Incorporated as Katsurahina Co., Ltd.
August 2005
Works were displayed at the accommodation used by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress during their visit to Ibaraki Prefecture.
2006–2009
Received the “Ibaraki Design Selection Award” for four consecutive years.
December 2008
Works were displayed at the accommodation used by His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (now His Majesty the Emperor).
February 2010
Held the “Katsurahina Hina Doll Exhibition” at the Joyo Museum of Art & History.
September 2011
Exhibited Katsurahina at the Iikura Guest House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
March 2014
Received the Merit Award (Artisan Category) at the Traditional Craft Industry Awards.
October 2014
Visited by the Director of the Belgium Tourist Office Japan and received official endorsement.
In the same month, created a commemorative gift for the President of Vietnam.
March 2015
Recognized as an Intangible Cultural Property (Selected Preservation Technique) by Shirosato Town.
December 2015
Presented works to the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia.
In the same month, presented the hina doll “Kizuna” to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
July 2019
Exhibited Katsurahina and Kasane Frame at Parc de Chamarande in France.
February 2020
Presented the hina doll “Kyo-Juban Prince Pair (Yuki Tsumugi: Green Mountains)” to His Majesty the Emperor.
June 2024
Held the exhibition “Evolving Hitachi Hina Dolls and Master Craftsmanship” at The Nippon Club, New York, USA.
July 2025
Kasane Frame was selected for installation in the Midship Suite of the cruise ship Asuka III.
