Announcements

A New Chapter: Tōya is becoming IWAIS
Starting from 1st Nov 2026, we are changing. Our brand will be officially rebranding as IWAIS. As a family-run business, we are proud to bring our family name (Iwai) to the heart of everything we do.While our name is changing, our deep dedication to preserving and sharing authentic Japanese textiles remains the same. While there will be minor changes on the brand, our core operations remains the same: You may access www.toyajapan.co.uk for the time being You may still contact us at hello@toyajapan.co.uk For any future updates, they will be... Read more...
An Update to Our Obi Runner Pricing
Starting from 27th September 2026, we’re introducing a more structured pricing system for our Obi runners. Going forward, each Obi will be priced according to its grade and individual condition. This allows us to reflect the differences between pieces more accurately and create a clearer, more consistent pricing structure across the collection. This also applies to our existing Obi runner collection. The aim is simply to make our pricing better aligned with the quality and condition of each Obi. Thank you for your continued support and please reach out to... Read more...
UK Shipping Rate Update - Effective 5th Oct 2026
From 5th October 2026, our UK shipping charge will change to £4.85, and our free shipping threshold will rise to £65. This reflects a Royal Mail price increase taking effect the same day, alongside rising costs for packaging and materials. We've held our shipping rate for some time, and this adjustment allows us to continue using tracked delivery and quality packaging on every order. Thank you for your continued support and please reach out to use at hello@toyajapan.co.uk if you have any questions. Read more...
Dispatch Notice: 6-24 August
We wanted to let you know that we're back on a sourcing trip to Japan, from 6-24th August, so there will be a short pause in order dispatches during this time. Read more...
Obi Cushions Available at SoLo Craft Fair, Elephant & Castle
From 1st Aug, some of our Obi cushions can be found in person at SoLo Craft Fair's Elephant & Castle Shop. Read more...
Marine Day Promotions
To mark Marine Day in Japan, a promotional campaign will be live on Tōya.Duration: July 18th - 21st (until 11:59PM) 2026. Read more...