NIWAKA


NIWAKA Corporation is a Japanese jewellery manufacturer and seller. The brand originated in Kyoto and its designs are inspired by elements of the culture and history of the city, such as the Gion Matsuri. Currently its headquarters are located in the Nakagyō-ku ward of Kyoto.

History

The company was founded in the year 1983. In the year 2001 the brand opened a flagship store and studio in the northern area of the city, in a building designed by Shin Takamatsu Architect and Associates Co, Ltd.
In the year 2009 the flagship store and head office were relocated to a new building designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, near the intersection of Tominokoji and Sanjō streets.

Present Day

The brand plays an important role on the Japanese jewelry market and in recent years it has also gained recognition overseas. It also makes efforts to preserve the traditional arts and crafts of its birthplace.
On its country of origin, the company currently has 16 directly operated stores and 50 other points of sales. In February 2020 the brand opened a new special concept store in Ginza, a five-story building with a design reflective of the company's identity.