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DEJIMA is more than a creator of handcrafted illustrated objects — it is a living bridge between worlds.
Reviving the spirit of the eponymous historic trading post in Nagasaki Bay — the only gateway between Japan and the West from the 17th through to the 19th century — the brand continues that legacy of cultural exchange.
Each collection is born from a dialogue between the imagination of a new generation of international artists and the time-honoured skills of local artisans.
Each piece follows the path once traced by the merchant ships of the Edo era — from the workshops in Japan to stores across the world — connecting makers and collectors through the language of objects.
Philosophy
DEJIMA draws from the Arts & Crafts movement, celebrating the creative collaboration between artist and artisan. We seek the trace of human gesture in every object — pieces designed not for display alone, but to enrich daily life with beauty and meaning.
Several times a year, we invite illustrators to meet craftspeople in their ateliers and explore the landscapes that shape their practice. These encounters foster mutual learning — collections emerging as a fusion of heritage and contemporary vision.
Savoir-faire
DEJIMA collaborates with renowned workshops across Japan and Taiwan, each selected for their mastery of traditional techniques. Our founding partner is Kihara, a porcelain producer from Arita, with whom we create all our ceramic pieces.
We are also proud to work with family-run ateliers such as Sakurai Kokeshiten, crafting unique wooden figures in the Tōhoku region. By partnering with makers who safeguard rare and endangered skills, we help preserve ancestral know-how that might otherwise disappear.
Story
2021 — DEJIMA Store opens in Paris, specialising in Japanese handcrafted objects.
2021–2024 — First DEJIMA collections emerge from artist-artisan collaborations.
2025 — DEJIMA becomes an independent brand. DEJIMA Co., Ltd. is established in Taipei to oversee its creative direction, product development, and international distribution.
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