The Journal of Japanese Apparel

Embroidery Services at Wasuian

Wasuian’s embroidery services are well-received by many of our customers. We recommend using this service when you wish to purchase a special gift for someone you love and care for, or simply a special item for yourself.

Heartfelt Gift Service by Wasuian

Wasuian gifts come beautifully packaged to highlight their exceptional quality. The uniquely Japanese "iki" (chic/stylish) design of the wrapping adds an extra touch of elegance. Show your love and appreciation with this sophisticated gift of Japanese craftsmanship, and make someone’s anniversary or birthday unforgettable with a samue from Wasuian.

60th Anniversary Project Vol.3 - The Customers' Review on Wasuian

Since receiving many messages and reviews from our customers, we are both excited and motivated to modify our products to improve their quality and comfort as well as to improve our services. Your feedback fuels our passion and motivation and keeps us continually enhancing your shopping experience with us.

Here are some of the messages received from our valued customers.

60th Anniversary Project Vol.2 - The Customers’ Best Choice

Since our founding, we have been dedicated to offering our customers comfortable and traditional samue, with the high quality expected from Japanese-crafted products. We are delighted that so many find their favorites here at Wasuian.

Now, let’s see the samue choices that are highly recommended by our customers, along with their comments, for your future reference.

60th Anniversary Project Vol.1 - Staff Snapshots

In 2023, Wasuian celebrated the 60th anniversary of the opening of its predecessor Ida Shoten. To express our gratitude to our customers, we held a small event to commemorate our 60th anniversary.

For this event, we took some photos of ourselves wearing our favorite samue. We hope it will be a useful reference for choosing your own samue.

Hogando (Tochiomata Onsen)

You will have an amazing experience in a custom-made samue. Tochiomata Onsen was founded about 1,300 years ago. Since then, it has been famous for its therapeutic hot spring located deep in the mountains of Niigata Prefecture.

Tate Slub Zudabukuro - Japanese Shoulder Bag

A zudabukuro is a bag originally used by Buddhist monks to carry their belongings during "dhūta". Now many people use this traditional bag as a fashion item. It can be matched with samue of your choice, but it is also designed to be worn with Western clothing without looking out of place, so it can be used in many situations.

Indoor Wear, from Yukata to Samue at Hotels and Inns

Yukata is well-known as a traditional and comfortable Japanese-style clothing and is often worn at hotels, inns, and other facilities. But in recent years, samue is also becoming popular among many of these facilities as a relaxing guest room wear.

Cool Samue and Jinbei are Stylish Countermeasures Against the Heat

Our ancestors devised various ways to cool off, such as using wind chimes, sudare (bamboo screens), gyozui (running water), and uchimizu (sprinkled water). Wearing appropriate garments was also one way to feel cool. Why don't you try our cool and refreshing samue and jinbei to spend the hot seasons in comfort?

The HIJIRI Series Samue with Comfort and Multifunctionality

The HIJIRI Samue series is now popular not only among monks in Japan but also among Zen monks overseas. Moreover, because of their comfort, durability, and functionality, these samue are preferred by customers as everyday wear and relaxing wear.

JINYA （Tsurumaki Onsen）

Originally a villa for the Mitsui Zaibatsu, JINYA offers you an unparalleled experience of serenity amidst lush surroundings. Indulge in high-standard hospitality and exquisite cuisine, ensuring your stay in Japan is nothing short of extraordinary.

Seihotei (Ikaho Onsen)

Seihotei is one of the popular Onsen Manju shops in Gunma Prefecture where Wasuian is located. Onsen Manju is a traditional Japanese steamed bun with bean paste that you cannot miss when you come to hot springs. Please come to Gunma to enjoy wonderful hot springs and have delicious manju at Seihotei.

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