DAITOU SHINGU KOGYO

DAITOU SHINGU KOGYO began in 1925 in Kyoto (Mibu), starting as a business built around making futons. That steady focus on "tools for sleep" still shapes the brand today.

Now based in Fushimi, Kyoto, the company keeps an in-house setup where cutting, filling, sewing, and finishing can be handled in one place. Craftspeople guide the work through each step, while some items are produced at partner factories.

A signature example is the hand-crafted "custom-make" futon. With a Japan-made focus and a fully manual process, production is limited to just a few pieces per day. Custom-make pillows are also part of the lineup, and you can try them at the direct stores.

At "Nemuri no Kura," fitting services include posture checks and pressure-distribution measurements. The free "fit sleep" program also uses AI posture analysis: with two photos and a short questionnaire, it suggests bedding in a ranked list.

Another key pillar is "Kyo Wazarashi Mensha" gauze. The fabric is finished with a traditional wazarashi process using rare kettles, taking four days to treat the material gently. It's an approach designed to deliver a soft, comfortable feel — easy to appreciate in everyday pieces like pajamas, towels, and baby items.

A Kyoto bedding maker since 1925

Founded in 1925 in Kyoto (Mibu), DAITOU SHINGU KOGYO has continued to manufacture and sell bedding for decades. Today, it is based in Fushimi, Kyoto, offering a wide range of sleep-related items — from futons and pillows to homewear.

In-house production and a focus on Japan-made craftsmanship

The company operates with an attached factory and handles cutting, filling, sewing, and finishing in one flow. Its custom-make futons emphasize Japan-made production, and the entire process is done by hand — so only a limited number can be made per day (some products are manufactured at partner factories).

Fitting services at direct stores: Nemuri no Kura

At "Nemuri no Kura" (Kyoto Fushimi main store and Shijo-Karasuma store), you can try custom-make futons and pillows. Posture checks and pressure-distribution measurements are available, and the free "fit sleep" service uses AI posture analysis with two photos and a short questionnaire to suggest suitable bedding in a ranking format.

Kyo Wazarashi Mensha: gauze finished with a 4-day traditional process

The original gauze brand "Kyo Wazarashi Mensha" focuses on the finishing step called "wazarashi," using traditional kettles and taking four days to process the fabric gently. The result is a fluffy, soft feel that works well in pajamas, towels, and baby items — many items are listed as made in Japan on the online store.