Japanese Craft Experience in Osaka with Hashi*co
Welcome to Hashi*co! Join us for an authentic Japanese craft experience in Osaka, where you can discover the traditional artistry of tatami-beri — the beautifully woven fabric that decorates the edges of tatami mats.
At Hashi*co, we celebrate the quiet beauty often overlooked — the edges, the hidden artistry woven into Japanese life.
Through our workshops, you will not only create beautiful handcrafted items using tatami-beri, but also discover the fascinating history, the meticulous manufacturing process, and the symbolic meanings behind traditional Japanese patterns, many of which carry auspicious wishes.
We believe that understanding the spirit behind the craft makes every creation more meaningful. At Hashi*co, we invite you to experience the delicate balance between tradition and modern creativity — and to connect with Japan's timeless culture through your own hands.
What We Offer: Hands-on Japanese Craft Experiences
At Hashi*co, you can enjoy crafting a variety of items such as smartphone shoulder straps, suitcase belts, tatami-beri shimenawa wreaths, elegant ring cases, and decorative mini tatami mats. We also offer special kids’ workshops, including necktie keychains and ribbon hair accessories — perfect for family travelers!
Each workshop offers a private, relaxed atmosphere where beginners and experienced crafters alike can learn about Japanese traditions while creating beautiful, practical items.
Learn more about our workshops here
Our Mission: Sharing Japan’s Cultural Heritage
Our mission is to provide meaningful cultural experiences that connect people to the spirit of Japan. Through tatami-beri crafts, we aim to foster deeper understanding, appreciation, and connection across cultures and generations, preserving the quiet elegance of Japanese traditions for the future.
Message from the Founder
Tradition is not something to be preserved in the past.
It is something that evolves and lives on with the times.
Tatamiberi is one such tradition. Once a familiar part of everyday life in Japan, this woven trim used in tatami flooring has quietly faded from modern consciousness.
But rather than preserving it unchanged, I believe in reconstructing tradition—reshaping it to fit today’s lifestyle, and reimagining it with designs that resonate with contemporary aesthetics.
This is my vision of living tradition:
not static, but evolving.
Not forgotten, but reborn.
Even small traditions hold a quiet but undeniable power.
Through Hashi*co, I am committed to passing that power forward—to the present, and to the future—through design, craft, and connection.
— Ayumi Kobashi
Founder, Hashi*co
