The Journal of Japanese Apparel

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.

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.

Comparing Our Three Recommended Samue

Check the differences and similarities among our three popular samue.First time choosing a samue? They are a great choice for you! Samue lovers? Why not try the different fabrics and the colors?

Samue vs. Jinbei - What are the Differences?

Samue and Jinbei: What Are Their Differences?

See the differences between samue and jinbei in design, materials, season, cost, and more.

Samue: Traditional Japanese Clothing

Samue were originally worn by Zen monks for doing their chores at the temples. Nowadays, people wear them as relaxing wear, outerwear, pajamas, work wear, and for many occasions. You will feel their exceptional comfort even at the first touch.

How to Care for Samue and Jinbei [Part2]

Here are some washing tips for you to try! You will be amazed by the different finishing conditions and they make you try more to care for your samue and jinbei.

How to Care for Samue and Jinbei [ Part1 ]

WASUIAN hopes you enjoy and cherish our samue and jinbei for as many years as possible, by using these recommended instructions. The more you take good care of them, the more you become attached to your items!