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A Small Piece of Japan — Edo-Inspired Embroidered Button Hooks

A Small Piece of Japan — Edo-Inspired Embroider...

New designs have arrived for our embroidered accessory, Button Hook.   Each Button Hook features a functional buttonhole, so it can be attached to anything with a button — not...

A Small Piece of Japan — Edo-Inspired Embroider...

New designs have arrived for our embroidered accessory, Button Hook.   Each Button Hook features a functional buttonhole, so it can be attached to anything with a button — not...

Join us for a hands-on workshop with a master artisan

Join us for a hands-on workshop with a master a...

The other day, we had the opportunity to observe artisan Mita Sensei at work together with influencer Haru. About our artisan, Mita Senseihttps://meri.daidai.tokyo/blogs/news/the-pride-of-our-artisans It was still early in the morning,...

Join us for a hands-on workshop with a master a...

The other day, we had the opportunity to observe artisan Mita Sensei at work together with influencer Haru. About our artisan, Mita Senseihttps://meri.daidai.tokyo/blogs/news/the-pride-of-our-artisans It was still early in the morning,...

The Pride of Our Artisans

The Pride of Our Artisans

We began creating MERI in 2011. Even before the official launch, our CEO was working closely with traditional zori (Japanese sandals) craftspeople from the Tohoku region, focusing specifically on developing...

The Pride of Our Artisans

We began creating MERI in 2011. Even before the official launch, our CEO was working closely with traditional zori (Japanese sandals) craftspeople from the Tohoku region, focusing specifically on developing...

New Collection: A Collaboration Across Borders – Songshan Cultural and Creative Park x MERI

New Collection: A Collaboration Across Borders ...

Many of you may have visited the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei, Taiwan. https://www.taipeinavi.com/play/431/ Originally the site of a Japanese tobacco factory, this historic location has been beautifully...

New Collection: A Collaboration Across Borders ...

Many of you may have visited the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Taipei, Taiwan. https://www.taipeinavi.com/play/431/ Originally the site of a Japanese tobacco factory, this historic location has been beautifully...

MERI Reopens

MERI Reopens

Today, MERI has officially opened its doors. Our new collection features designs inspired by traditional Japanese motifs—pine and nandina—expressed in the straps.We invite you to enjoy them alongside the cherry...

MERI Reopens

Today, MERI has officially opened its doors. Our new collection features designs inspired by traditional Japanese motifs—pine and nandina—expressed in the straps.We invite you to enjoy them alongside the cherry...

MERI Is About to Begin a New Chapter

MERI Is About to Begin a New Chapter

MERIKOTI closed its doors on February 15, 2026.After packing everything together, we officially completed the closure on February 28. To everyone who visited us over the years—thank you.We had the...

MERI Is About to Begin a New Chapter

MERIKOTI closed its doors on February 15, 2026.After packing everything together, we officially completed the closure on February 28. To everyone who visited us over the years—thank you.We had the...