Statement
KIMITAKE expresses the miracle of birth, encounters between people,
and new emotions born from them, along with Japanese tradition.
No one can live alone.
Through interactions and mutual support, trust, friendship, and love are born, forming bonds.
This is the unique culture of Japan that cherishes harmony between people,
known as "wa no kokoro" (the spirit of harmony).
KIMITAKE infuses this tradition and contemporary flair,
offering life's beauty and joy with products that are the most elegant and the most exceptional.
Our Symbol
Everything KIMITAKE does is rooted in human connection, which is why every piece of jewelry we make is crafted to incorporate our original HC design.
This unique symbol expresses the links and bonds between people, something that we at KIMITAKE treasure above all else.
Elegance from Japanese Tradition
KIMITAKE's deep respect for Japanese tradition and culture is reflected in every aspect of our work, from each piece of jewelry to our packaging.
Works created through inherited techniques have formed the precious identity of Japanese culture.
While traditional crafts have been on the decline over time, we aim to share the traditional techniques and beauty with the world and preserve them for future generations.
As one of the world's oldest traditions, we firmly believe that Japanese traditional crafts possess the ability to produce new forms of elegance and luxury that transcend countries and time.
At KIMITAKE, we are committed to our creative endeavors in a sustainable way, which harmoniously blends tradition and culture with contemporary flair.
BRAND STOTY
In 2018, entrepreneur Takeshi and jewelry designer Kimio met at a mutual friend’s birthday party.
Takeshi was captivated by Kimio's passion and talent for craftsmanship and became a loyal customer of Kimio's jewelry brand.
Recognizing the potential in Kimio's jewelry, Takeshi persistently invited Kimio to start a jewelry brand together.
Although Kimio declined for nearly a year, Takeshi’s unwavering passion eventually paid off, and in 2020, the two founded a fine jewelry brand in Japan.
They opened their flagship store in Omotesando, Tokyo, the trend and luxury hub, which quickly became popular among numerous celebrities.
However, in 2022, Kimio became the target of a threatening YouTuber who had become a major social issue in Japan.
The jointly founded jewelry brand was forced to close, resulting in millions of yen in losses.
Meanwhile, Kimio, who had dedicated his life to jewelry design, faced a mental health issues.
With Takeshi’s unwavering support and encouragement, Kimio found the courage to rise again.
Together, they worked tirelessly to bring about the arrest of the YouTuber, who had even reached the position of a member of parliament in Japan at that time.
The YouTuber was convicted, and the arrest made headlines worldwide, including on the BBC.
This incident deepened the bond between Kimio and Takeshi, reinforcing their realization that no one can live alone.
From this experience, they decided to symbolize "human connections" and fuse their identities with the traditions and culture of Japan, launching a new fine jewelry brand, KIMITAKE, in Japan and the USA in November 2023.
KIMITAKE Jewelry Designer Kimio Fukutani
Kimio Fukutani began designing jewelry while working for a London jewelry brand THE GREAT FROG.
His work has garnered accolades at the A’ Design Award & Competition,
one of the world’s top design competitions held in Italy each year.
In the 2022 competition, Fukutani was the only person in the world and the first Japanese to win the Platinum award in the Jewelry,
Eyewear and Watch Design Category.
Note: The A’ Design Award has been selected as one of the top ten jewelry awards in the world
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner
Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design Category, 2001-2022
