About Us

Kimono are currently very unpopular.
The industry's sales are rapidly
declining.

Despite being "clothing" that can be easily incorporated into daily life
among traditional crafts,
why is there a growing detachment from kimono?

We believe the reason lies in "preconceived notions."

"You must wear it correctly."
"You'll be reprimanded if you wear it oddly."

Few people today likely feel this way when wearing Western clothes.
The name "tonne" comes from the name of a garbage bin in Germany, a country advanced in recycling.
There are no people from the kimono industry among the staff involved – designers, stylists, models, etc.
We revive kimono left behind by time with modern sensibilities and creative power.

To encourage people to wear kimono more freely, casually, and enjoyably,
tonne will remain free.

About Our Kimono

Tonne's kimono are "unique pre-owned items."
In terms of Western clothing, they are "vintage" items.

Our kimono are carefully selected and purchased from good condition items sourced through our unique channels.
Unworn items may still have "basting stitches (※)."

However, some items may have stains, wrinkles, or damage.
We select kimono "to be worn as everyday wear with Western clothes," and
we believe that these signs of use are part of the "charm" of kimono, and we sell them as such.

Prominent stains, wrinkles, and dirt are shown in the product photos for each item,
but if you are concerned about stains or dirt, please contact us by email before placing your order.

Please note that, as a general rule, we do not accept returns or refunds.
Please check the condition on the product page before making a purchase.

※) What are basting stitches?
These are temporary stitches sewn to hold seams and folds in place while tailoring a kimono, making it easier to sew.
Generally, when wearing a kimono, all basting stitches are removed.

tonne Owner: Yuki Sugawara

Born in 1984, from Aichi Prefecture.
After working for 12 years at an advertising agency in Tokyo, she moved to Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture.
As a regional revitalization cooperator for 3 years, she was involved in business planning, reconstruction, and marketing-related work.
After her term ended, she worked as a freelance marketing consultant while also engaging in Fukushima's reconstruction efforts.

Utilizing her 3 years of experience in tea ceremony as a hobby, she developed unique kimono sourcing channels.
She established the kimono store "tonne" with the aim of contributing to the cultural revitalization of Fukushima.