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Establishment of the Gofukuya
- When
- 1831
- Where
- Kyoto
Shinshichi Iida opened a small kimono shop in Kyoto in 1831, marking the origin of the Takashimaya brand.
The first store was opened in Kyoto in 1831 as a sole proprietorship. It was owned by Shinshichi Iida, a merchant from Fukui. The shop was tiny, covering only 3.6 square meters, and specialized in selling gofuku, or formal kimono.
Sources
- Takashimaya Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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