Japanya Kanji Pendants now on Amazon

Japanya has now started selling ready made kanji pendants on amazon.co.uk .  Alternatively, you can design your own pendants on www.kanjizone.com .

Japanya kimonos used for photoshoot

The photographer James Day recently used our cherry blossom kimonos to photograph Japanese models in very stylised poses. The portfolio created is to be entered for the Association of Photographers Awards 2010.

Introducing Kanji Zone

Our sister website www.kanjizone.com

Now as well as designing and purchasing your own Japanese T-shirts, you can customise your very own Japanese pendant or keyring. We have a selection of tarnish-free stainless steel pendants/keyrings which we can etch for you with your chosen western name in kanji, katakana or hiragana. Alternatively, you may like to design a piece with a kanji character. We offer a wide selection of popular kanji including the character 愛 meaning love and the character 侍 meaning samurai. We look forward to fulfilling your order!

Year of the Tiger (2010) Solar powered Lucky Tiger now available

Designed for the Year of the Tiger (2010) a solar powered tiger (£13.95) whose head and hand sways when sitting in sunlight or artificial light. The kanji on the gold coin reads "Shofuku" (invite fortune). She has a slot for displaying a business/greetings card. The tiger is a symbol of strength and power in China.

"Collect it" magazine features Japanya Kokeshi and Geisha dolls

ITV's 60 Minute Makeover features Japanya's Flower cart & crane kimono

One of our beautiful kimonos, the Flower cart & crane kimono, was chosen by ITV's 60 Minute Makeover to give the living room a Japanese theme.

Nemaki (lined Kimono) now available at Japanya

Our kimono suppliers do not generally make nemaki (lined cotton kimono) but as over the years several of our customers have requested these we have had some nemaki specially made. Currently we stock two sizes of nemaki (to fit heights 5ft5" to just over 6ft) in an edo strip design.