YouTube sensation with 138,000 subscribers, Takamatsu-based "Kawanishi Kaban" opens first Tokyo store in Kagurazaka. Grand opening on April 3, 2026, offering a physical experience of "artisan masterpieces" previously only available online.

Kawanishi Kaban (operated by Kawanishi Kaban Product Co., Ltd.), a bag brand based in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, which has gained fans nationwide through artisan-led YouTube communication, will grand open "Kawanishi Kaban Kagurazaka Store" on Friday, April 3, 2026. While operating on a limited-time basis since last year, the store will now fully launch, featuring exhibitions and sales of the latest and most talked-about works, as well as stocking samples of all items. Please take your time to experience the texture and usability that could not be fully appreciated through the main online sales channel, in the calm atmosphere of Kagurazaka.

Summary of Topics

・"Kawanishi Kaban," with 138,000 YouTube subscribers, opens its first Tokyo store

・All items, including the latest and most talked-about works, will be sold

・A permanent store where items primarily sold online can be touched and felt

・CEO Takeshi Kawanishi and popular staff familiar from YouTube will welcome customers on opening day

・Events and limited-edition items unique to the Kagurazaka store are planned

◆ From "Across the Screen" to "Tactile Feel." Full Item Lineup

Kawanishi Kaban, with 138,000 subscribers on its YouTube channel (Kawanishi Kaban no Kyujitsu), has connected with customers nationwide through videos. While online sales have been the primary channel, in response to numerous requests to "actually hold and check the texture and usability of bags outside of the Takamatsu main store and events," a permanent store has been established in Kagurazaka, Tokyo. The store will feature exhibitions of brand-symbolizing standard models and newly announced latest items, as well as stock the entire lineup of bags, wallets, leather goods, and custom parts. *Please note that items may be sold out or out of stock due to various circumstances.

◆ Opening Event and Future Developments

On the grand opening day, April 3, CEO Takeshi Kawanishi and popular staff members familiar from YouTube videos will travel from Kagawa Prefecture to welcome customers. Going forward, the Kagurazaka store will not merely be a showroom or sales outlet, but will also host a variety of unique events, such as interaction events between artisans and customers, talk shows, and sales of Kagurazaka-exclusive items, as befits Kawanishi Kaban's flagship store in Tokyo. Don't miss out on information updates via YouTube and official social media!

【Store Overview】

Kawanishi Kaban Kagurazaka Store

Address: SHK BL 1F, 3-2-5 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

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Phone: 03-6820-9703

Operating Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday (also open on public holidays)

Operating Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

*During solo operation, the store may temporarily close for breaks or outings.

*For the latest information on temporary closures or entry restrictions, please check the official website, X, and Instagram.

【Media Inquiries】

On the opening day (April 3), CEO Takeshi Kawanishi will be available for media interviews. While we may not be able to accommodate all requests due to crowd conditions, we will flexibly respond to store photography, interviews, and other requests, so please feel free to consult us. For those wishing to conduct interviews after the opening day, please contact the head office representative (Phone: 087-810-3134, Contact: Kumiko Kawanishi).