Messages and Encouragements from our Friends

Air France

Toutes mes félicitations pour la nouvelle édition de Kateigaho Internationale, elle sera une excellente ambassadrice des échanges culturels entres le Japon et le monde, comme Air France qui accomplit cette mission depuis 50ans au Jappon.

Baume & Mercier

A long awaited publication is born!! Thanks to Kateigaho for publishing an international version and creating a magnificent hub for Japanese culture and arts. For lovers of Japan like I am, we now have a quality publication for sharing our Japanese passion.

Bulgari Japan, Ltd

Viva, international edition of Kateigaho! May the magazine be a "Fantasista" to communicate to the international world. We at BVLGARI, representing Italian culture, are pleased to be your supporter!

Celine Japan K.K.

After enjoying the wonderful pictures of Kateigaho since I came to Japan almost 7 years ago, I am very happy to be able to finally READ the magazine! Thank you for the great idea of having an international edition of Kateigaho. I will surely be one of your very loyal readers!

Chanel K.K.

Japan is like a jewel that expresses its beauty through various angles and under many different lights. Kateigaho's purpose is to bring new lights under new angles to further enlight this country's many beauties for our pleasure. Gambatte kudasai!

Christian Dior K.K.

Christian Dior K.K. would first like to congratulate the launching of Kateigaho International Edition! We are very enthusiastic about such a prestigious Japanese magazine going global. The introduction of Japanese style and fashion throughout the world can thrust Japan into the fashion forefront on a global scale. While it is a daunting proposition we are confident of Kateigaho's success.

Estee Lauder Group of Companies K.K.

Given the increased presence of "international" luxury magazines in countries around the world, it is always a pleasure to find a high quality luxury magazine with local roots. In Japan, the leader in luxury is Kateigaho, with its stunning visuals and unique perspective of Japanese cultures and traditions. Now, Kateigaho will bring its best to the world with the international edition. On behalf of the Estee Lauder Group of Companies, I wish you great success with your international venture.

Givenchy Japon Co., Ltd

It is my pleasure to write these few lines to celebrate the birth of an absolutely unique magazine that will certainly appeal to a worldwide audience of people who want to understand better Japan and its rich history and traditions. As I have been living for a few years in Japan already, I always envied the amount and quality of information available here in the Japanese language which is, I must confess, still difficult for me to fully understand. "International Kateigaho" will give a new perspective to all those, like me, who love Japan. Welcome!

Harry Winston

Kateigaho is a window to Japanese sense and sensitivity, capturing culture and nature with rich images and meaningful content. I wish Kateigaho International great success in opening a new window, an insight to Japanese sensitivity.

Hermes Japon Co., Ltd

Congratulations for the international edition of Kateigaho. It is a great joy to learn that Kateigaho, which has continued to express the beauty of Japan's culture and tradition, will cross waters towards the international realm. Japan's sense of beauty and its esthetics are not only for the Japanese people, but reaches out to people all over the world. The international edition is surely good news for all of us. I wish for your success.

Louis Vuitton Japan K.K.

Congratulations! I believe that true luxury is to be able to have all the times many options and possibilities with dreams. Wishing you lots of success with your newborn magazine Kateigaho International Edition.

Nina Ricci Prestige K.K. /
Parfums Nina Ricci Japon K.K.

The Japanese word "shiawase" means "happiness" for us foreigners. But for the Japanese means "perfect matching", "harmony". I believe that the cooperation between Sekaibunka company and my dear friend Takeshi Kudo is synonymous of shiawase, and I couldn't be happier to be able to send a few words of incitement. For a foreign manager in Japan the biggest problem is not the language or the cultural differences. These, we learn to integrate in our daily lives and little by little (I do prefer the Japanese expression "dondon", which means also little by little but in a decided way). The biggest of all problems is the cultural gap about Japan that so often exists in head offices, equally in Europe or in the USA. Hopefully, the new issue of Kateigaho, focused in Japanese culture and art and written in English (and maybe also French and other European languages) can help us to fill this gap.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd

Congratulations on your start of the international edition. Japan's cultural heritage is a treasure to be shared. By learning more about the traditions and beauty that enrich life in Japan, people may appreciate its culture fully.

Parfums Christian Dior (Japon) K.K.

Japan is a place for culture, tradition, adventure and dreams, as fascinating as it is enigmatic. I wish Kateigaho to become an international meeting place for all Japanese world fans, a cultural hub from where readers from around the world can experience, discover, travel and dream Japan! The very best of luck to you.

Piaget Japan

Kateigaho in English is the proof that the Japanese society is changing. The unique combination of traditional Japanese culture together with a twist of future trends - all in English - will certainly be a smashing success! Good luck and gambatte kudasai.

Richemont Japan Limited.

Japan is a fascinating contrasted country. Attached to its traditions, though incredibly modern. Conservative but constantly changing. Spiritual and materialistic. Who better than Kateigaho could take the challenge of making this understandable to non-Japanese? Congratulations, and best wishes for success to Kateigaho International.

Richemont Japan Limited.

There are moments of pleasure like no others: like the unveiling of a new work of art, the rise of the curtain at the beginning of a new play, the morning discovery of a place you have reached late the night before. And soon, I hear, Japan as never shown or explained before... I shall be there...

Salvatore Ferragamo

Congratulations on the launch of Kateigaho International. We at Ferragamo sincerely respect the Japanese culture and art, which Kateigaho features in its magazine. The beauty and timeless value of Kateigaho has been attracting worldwide readers. I am so glad that we will be able to enjoy the international edition launch, that not only contains beautiful pictures, but wonderful content as well.

SG Private Banking (Japan) Ltd.

SG Private Banking wishes long life and success to Kateigaho's new family member. Best wishes to your first edition et continuez a nous faire rever, decouvrir et apprecier l'art et la culture japonaise!

Shiseido Company, Limited.

I am delighted that Kateigaho has gone global with its rich visual quality and contents. Its reports on Japanese society and culture will strengthen the bridge of understanding between Japan and the rest of the world.

Tiffany & Co. Japan

Congratulations on the launching of the international edition of Kateigaho. I have always enjoyed Kateigaho as a valuable source not only of traditional Japanese art and culture, but also of the current market environment. I am sure that people abroad who share a keen interest in Japan will welcome the international edition. All the best!

Van Cleef & Arpels K.K.

It is always a joyful event to celebrate a newborn. Especially when it is meant to be known and read internationally. All the best to "Kateigaho International".

Waterford Wedgwood Japan Limited

Kateigaho has always been the highest magazine standard for me when it comes to introducing the many beauties of Japanese lifestyle. I have always dreamed of and waited for this, in my opinion, best visual quality in the world, to be introduced to an international audience. To explore modern and traditional Japanese and Western culture for readers who look for new home lifestyles and cultural experiences, is a much awaited initiative which will have our full support and endorsement. Congratulations and best wishes for success.