Accommodation
A 'dispersed hotel' renovated from vacant houses scattered throughout the town
STAY
TAIZAPROJECT
京都 間人
Reviving traditional culture to create the future. A regeneration project from Taiza, the sacred land of Tango Chirimen,a Japan Heritage site.
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Weaving 300 years of heritage into a future of new value.
Waking to the stir of fishermen heading out to sea before dawn, living to the rhythm of looms weaving through the day— Kyoto's Taiza is a coastal town shaped by the hands of its artisans.
The 300-year tradition of Tango Chirimen is not a relic to be preserved behind glass, but a living craft that evolves daily— a cutting-edge force that should drive the creation of the future.
Transforming a dormant weaving mill into a hub where global talent converges. Turning scattered machiya townhouses into immersive stays steeped in local stories. A new 'Craft Ecosystem' where tourism sustains cultural heritage and revitalizes the local economy.
A story begins—weaving tradition into the future, and out to the world.
VISION
Reviving traditional culture to create the future
To revitalize Taiza and the Tango region, we protect local craftsmanship and traditions while attracting future artisans, artists, and designers, creating a place to share Japan's artistry with the world, right here in Taiza.
MISSION
We are renovating Taiza's weaving mills and vacant houses to create a place that carries the Japan Heritage 'Tango Chirimen Corridor: 300 Years of Silk Weaving' into the next generation. This place will inspire new artisans, serving as both a space for them to work and live, and a space where visitors can connect with the warm people of Taiza and experience life in this land.
TAIZA PROJECT
Reviving traditional culture to create the future
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Cuisine
Creative Japanese restaurant (planned) Organic vegetables, local sake, and regional seafood
Dining
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Exhibition, Craft Support & Experience
Exhibition and sales of traditional crafts, rental workshops for young artisans, and weaving experience studios
Gallery & Shop
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Events
International textile exposition 'The TAIZA Weave' (Twice a year: Spring/Autumn)
Event
In 2025, we launched a new initiative in Taiza, one of the central areas of the Japan Heritage 'Tango Chirimen Corridor.' Aiming for a grand opening in 2028, we are working together with the local community to renovate the historic weaving mill 'Nakaken Orimono' and numerous vacant machiya townhouses, progressively advancing regional revitalization centered on 'traditional industry × tourism.'
Phase 12026~
Development of a gateway facility for cultural exchange
Phase 22027~
Launch of stay experiences where artisans and travelers meet
Phase 32028~
Full-scale launch of an international craft arts festival
Dispersed Hotel: Artisan-designed rooms in renovated vacant houses. Experience true immersion in the local town.
ABOUT US
Avraham Lugasi
Avraham Lugasi
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CEO, REVIVE Inc. (concurrently CEO, Windows To Japan Inc.)
Avi is the founder and chief manager of Windows to Japan. He graduated from the Faculties of East Asian Studies and Anthropology in 1994. While studying, Avi became a licensed guide, and went on to become one of the senior guides for a leading travel company. Avi has traveled extensively and has guided expeditions all over Asia including journeys through the Silk Road. Avi first visited Japan in 1989, staying for one and a half years. He then returned to Japan in 1995 and has been a part of the country ever since. During his time in the land of the rising sun, Avi practiced for three years at a Zen monastery, obtained a second dan black belt in Kyudo Japanese archery, studied the arts of Japanese pottery and bonsai miniature plant cultivation, and has participated in a whole host of other Japanese arts and traditions. Avi's years of experience within Japan have given him unique insights into local cultures, and have revealed to him secrets that are invaluable for creating and guiding tours throughout the island nation. He looks forward to introducing you to the land he loves.
Kotaro Nishibori
Kotaro Nishibori
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Executive Officer, REVIVE Inc. (concurrently CEO, Hiyoshiya Inc. & TCI Laboratory Inc.)
Born 1974 in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture. After studying in Canada, worked at Shingu City Hall in the Economic and Tourism Division. After marriage, joined his wife's family business 'Hiyoshiya.' 2004 - Became the 5th generation head of Hiyoshiya. Under the corporate philosophy 'Tradition is a series of innovations,' he not only preserves traditional Japanese umbrellas but actively develops new products leveraging umbrella technology and structure, collaborating with designers, artists, and architects both domestic and international. Since 2008, actively exhibited at overseas trade shows, expanding Japanese-style lighting 'Kotori' series to approximately 15 countries worldwide. 2012 - Leveraging experience and networks cultivated at Hiyoshiya, founded TCI Laboratory to support overseas product development and market expansion for Japanese traditional crafts. Has supported over 700 companies in their overseas expansion. 2022 - Involved in establishing Amplitude Inc., a regional trading company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank. Worked on developing high-end interior markets for traditional crafts, expanding sales channels domestically and internationally. 2025 - Joined REVIVE Inc. as Executive Officer, overseeing the comprehensive production of the TAIZA Project.
Business Operations Advisor
Tetsuya Tachibana, CEO, AQUA IGNIS Inc.
(CEO, VISON Taki Inc.)
Architecture & Interior Design
Masaki Nomura, CEO, Rover Urban Architecture Office Inc.
Business Partner
Emi Tokunaga, CEO, Junei Inc.
Construction
Yusuke Otaki, CEO, Otaki Construction Inc.
Tango-cho, Kyotango City
Taiza
TAIZA
Taiza, located in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture, is a historic fishing village steeped in legends—including the tale of Empress Hashihito, mother of Prince Shotoku, and the story of 'Tate-iwa' (Standing Rock).
This globally significant site is a key part of the Agency for Cultural Affairs-designated Japan Heritage 'Tango Chirimen Corridor: 300 Years of Silk Weaving,' and remains the beating heart of traditional culture where the sound of looms still echoes today.
Embraced by a dramatic coastline, the town is alive with the calls of fishing boats carrying Taiza crab and the intimate lanes where daily life unfolds.
We will carry forward the history and warm way of life that this land has woven, and from here in Taiza, share with the world a new value where tradition and the future intersect.
