"Why go that far?" A Challenge That Started with a Knife Encountered at the Tokyo Gift Show. 'MEOWKIT', Which Achieved 1,373% of Its Makuake Goal, Begins General Sales

megreen llc (Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) has started general sales of its kitchen brand 'MEOWKIT' from June 1, 2026.

MEOWKIT is a kitchen brand that achieved a funding rate of 1,373% of its goal on the crowdfunding site 'Makuake', with purchases from 199 supporters.

The catalyst was an encounter at the Tokyo Gift Show.

A knife stand with a cat motif. A grip inspired by a cat's paw. Cuteness that makes you stop in your tracks. However, what truly moved us was after actually using it. It's light. Easy to hold. And it cuts better than expected. 'It doesn't end with just being cute.' That realization led to the desire to bring MEOWKIT to Japan.

Just having it in the kitchen lifts your spirits. The cat-ear designed knife stand combines the practicality of being ready to use whenever you want with a design that brightens your daily life.

I never wanted to be a business owner. I never wanted to be a business owner. I never dreamed of great success as an entrepreneur. I just wanted to make everyday life a little better. To lighten the burden of housework a little. To make cooking time a little more enjoyable. To enrich time with family a little. These were very natural feelings.

In our busy daily lives, cooking tends to become something 'we have to do.' But sometimes, just changing the tools you use can change your feelings. Getting a little excited before even stepping into the kitchen. Looking forward to the time spent cutting ingredients. Wanting to look at the tools even after you're done using them, rather than putting them away. MEOWKIT was something that created these small changes.

'I want more people to know about this.' When I first encountered MEOWKIT at the Tokyo Gift Show, I was initially captivated by its design. However, my impression changed significantly after using it. It's light and easy to handle. The cutting edge is sharp. And you can pick it up and put it back immediately. Being able to stand it in the knife stand also makes your daily cooking workflow smoother. 'This is not just a cute knife.' That's how I felt.

The quality supported by long-cultivated knife-making technology and a design that fits into daily life. Because it has both, I wanted to bring it to Japanese households. From there, the challenge of communicating with the manufacturer, preparing for the launch in Japan, crowdfunding, and starting sales began.

The challenge that started with an encounter at the Tokyo Gift Show. The Makuake project, started with the desire to 'bring this product to the people of Japan,' received support from 199 backers, recording a total purchase amount of 1,373,505 yen and a goal achievement rate of 1,373%. Each piece of support became a great force in realizing the general sales of MEOWKIT.

The response was beyond imagination. On the crowdfunding site 'Makuake,' we received support from 199 backers with a total purchase amount of 1,373,505 yen, achieving 1,373% of our goal.

Family members naturally started spending time in the kitchen. MEOWKIT is used daily in the representative's own home. At first, only the representative used it. But before we knew it, his daughter, son, and husband were all naturally picking up MEOWKIT. The household also has knives from famous brands. Yet, the family chose MEOWKIT. The reason is very simple. It's light. Easy to use. Cuts well. And just having it in the kitchen lifts your spirits. It became a reason for not just the cook, but the whole family to naturally spend time in the kitchen. MEOWKIT is not just a cooking tool; it has become something that creates family conversations and time.

Achieved 1,373% on Makuake. What arrived were 'words of praise.' Prior to general sales, we conducted a pre-sale on the crowdfunding site 'Makuake.' The project received support from 199 backers, recording a total purchase amount of 1,373,505 yen and a goal achievement rate of 1,373%. After the products arrived, we received many happy comments. 'It cuts better than I imagined,' 'It's light and easy to use,' 'Cooking has become fun,' 'It wasn't just cute,' 'It brightens up the kitchen just by being there.' We also received comments like, 'As I've gotten older, heavy knives have become a burden, but MEOWKIT is light and easy to handle.' Because it's for daily cooking, even a small difference in ease of use leads to great comfort. MEOWKIT is appreciated not only for its cute appearance but also for its usability that you can feel in your daily life.

Not just a knife. A 5-piece set that supports daily cooking. MEOWKIT is a 5-piece set designed for easy daily cooking. It includes a wide Santoku knife, a Santoku knife, a Petty knife, kitchen shears, and a cat-ear designed knife stand. The knife stand is particularly popular. There's no need to store it in a case or drawer; you can take it out whenever you want to use it. You can put it back immediately after use. Because it can be displayed in the kitchen, the cooking flow is smoother. Also, the kitchen shears are not to be underestimated. They are useful for opening bags, cutting vegetables, and preparing meat and fish, situations where you might not need a full-sized knife. As a set designed with the overall usability of the kitchen in mind, not just the knives, it supports your daily cooking.

A carefully crafted 5-piece set that supports daily cooking. MEOWKIT is a kitchen brand that includes a wide Santoku knife, a Santoku knife, a Petty knife, kitchen shears, and a cat-ear designed knife stand. By using them according to the ingredients and purpose, it helps make your daily cooking more comfortable. They are light, easy to handle, and ready to use whenever you want. It's packed with ideas to make daily cooking a little easier and a little more fun, not just with its cute appearance.

We want to deliver not just time efficiency, but also peace of mind. What MEOWKIT aims for is not simply selling knives. It's about making housework a little easier. Making cooking time a little more enjoyable. Making the feeling of stepping into the kitchen a little more positive. In our busy daily lives, we want to deliver a lifestyle that allows you to move a little more efficiently and a little more comfortably.