NEWS
News from our Association!
2026/10/7
We have launched an English version of the Tokyo Knitwear Wholesalers' Association website.
An English version of our association's website (https://en.tokyo-knit.com) has been released.
The interview articles and other content on this site often appear near the top of Google search results. By translating all of the site’s articles—including the longer ones—into English, we’ve expanded the possibilities for international readers who previously couldn’t access them due to a lack of Japanese language proficiency to discover and read them.
We hope to share the knowledge we’ve gained on the job, our passion for craftsmanship, and the voices of the people and companies featured on this site with the world, transcending language barriers. We hope that this English version will serve as a starting point for forging new connections with overseas buyers, designers, manufacturers, and knitwear enthusiasts around the globe.
You can access the English version by clicking the "EN" icon in the upper-right corner of the page. Please be sure to let your overseas business partners and acquaintances know about this as well.
We welcome your feedback and inquiries, whether from within Japan or abroad.
2026/7/22
We Held the “Next Generation Association” Event
For more details,HerePlease take a look at the activity report.
2026/3/5
We Held the “Next Generation Association” Event
For more details,HerePlease take a look at the activity report.
2026/1/14
We Held a New Year's Greeting Reception
For more details,HerePlease take a look at the activity report.
2026/1/14
Tokyo Knitwear Wholesalers Association Website Relaunch
To date, our association has,
① A New Perspective
② New Connections
We have carried out our activities based on the concept of providing this to all our Regular Members.
In addition to these, this year we are introducing a third pillar as
③ A New Way to Open It
We also plan to focus our efforts on this area.
ThatA New Way to Open ItAs part of these efforts, our association has redesigned its official website, which went live on January 14, 2026.
Through this website, we will share information—including details about the association’s activities and initiatives—to help more people learn about the appeal and value of knitwear.
We will continue to enhance the content of our site and strive to provide useful information not only to our Regular Members but also to industry professionals and the general public.
We look forward to your continued support of the Tokyo Knitwear Wholesalers Association.
2025/8/25
Notice of Office Relocation
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued understanding and cooperation with our association’s activities. We are pleased to announce that our association has relocated its office as detailed below.
8th Floor, Etoile Kaito Service Center, 1-7-12 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0002 (*There are no changes to our phone or fax numbers.)
We began operations at our new office on Monday, August 25, Reiwa 7.
2022/5/26
At the 61st Annual General Meeting, Mr. Kinnosuke Hayakawa was elected Chairman (the previous Chairman was Mr. Tamotsu Yagihara).
2021/11/25
Amendments to the “Regulations on Quality Labeling of Textile Products” under the Household Goods Quality Labeling Act
2020/4/9
Mr. Tamotsu Yagihara, President of Jim Co., Ltd. (Chairman of the Association), Receives the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays"
2025.12.1
The Tokyo Knitwear Wholesalers Association's website has been completely redesigned.
We want more people to learn about the passion and craftsmanship of those involved in knitting. With that in mind, we’ve completely redesigned our website. It has evolved into a platform where we can think together about the future of knitting, featuring sections such as “LABO,” a learning space for our members; “LISTEN,” which shares the voices of people and companies; “KNITTERESTING,” which explores interesting knitting news; and “KNITPEDIA,” which deepens your knowledge of knitting.
2022.05.26
At the 61st Annual General Meeting, Mr. Kinnosuke Hayakawa was elected Chairman (the previous Chairman was Tamotsu Yagihara).