Is Aoni Textiles a Japanese company?

knc

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Would anyone help me verify Aoni Textiles Ltd. (www.aoni.kyoto) is a legitimate Japanese company? Their website shows two different addresses, one in China and one in Uji, Kyoto. I've tried to find them in the corporate registry, and many other searches, though I have failed thus far.

 

thomas

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This seems to be a design studio located in Uji. If you check Google Maps, it's the metal structure in the background resembling a Quonset hut.



I assume they either have some of their textiles produced in China or export their products to China (there is a demand for authentic Japanese high-quality products). The website does not raise any red flags.

Have you tried contacting them?

 

knc

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Thank you! Yes I have contacted them and would like to support their business. I was not able to find any official sign in the street view of google or find a company number in the Uji registry for company names and numbers.

 

mdchachi

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It seems legitimate. I looked at their instagram.
They are listed in online business directories like this one:

有限会社アオニ（青土）(宇治市宇治/麻織物、織物)(電話番号:0774-20-9056)-ｉタウンページ

有限会社アオニ（青土）(宇治市宇治/麻織物、織物)の情報ならｉタウンページ。電話番号はもちろん、地図やルート案内まで全部無料！宇治市宇治周辺の麻織物、織物もすぐに探せます！(電話番号:0774-20-9056)

itp.ne.jp

Also here's a shop reselling one of their Obi.

白波名古屋帯（麻）／青土【Galleryてとて】

Galleryてとてオリジナルの名古屋帯を販売。

gallery-tetote.shop-pro.jp

 

knc

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Okay, Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate your time!