Artisans Inc. “ALISA, a luxury apparel brand created by artisans that redefines tradition” selected for the 10th batch of APT Women, a Tokyo Metropolitan Government initiative to promote the growth of women’s ventures.

[Artisans Inc.] “ALISA, a luxury apparel brand created by artisans that redefines tradition” selected for the 10th batch of APT Women, a Tokyo Metropolitan Government program to promote the growth of women’s ventures. ​
Artisans Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 30, 2025 Artisans Inc.’s “ALISA, a luxury apparel brand created by artisans that redefines tradition” has been selected for the 10th batch of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Women’s Venture Growth Promotion Program [APT Women]. Bringing traditional Japanese crafts to a modern luxury lifestyle Artisans Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Arisa Yamawaki) has been selected for the 10th batch of “APT Women(※)1,” a Tokyo Metropolitan Government-sponsored program to promote the growth of women’s ventures. *APT Women (pronounced: APT Women) is an abbreviation for Acceleration Program in Tokyo for Women.
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Scenes from the kickoff event on September 12, 2025 About the luxury apparel brand “ALISA” Our company is a brand that develops luxury items that blend into modern lifestyles, working with artisans who preserve traditional Japanese crafts. We operate “ALISA Arisa.” We collaborate with Kyoto Yuzen studios and Japanese painters to provide kimono robes, pajama sets, pillowcases, and other products that incorporate traditional Japanese crafts into everyday life to luxury hotels and individual guests across Japan.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154418/3/154418-3-3bebf33e832266c93b85de1347861669-1280×800.png With the support of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, we will further accelerate sales channel expansion, corporate collaboration, and brand building both domestically and internationally. In particular, we will actively engage in collaborations with hotels and department stores, and experiential businesses that leverage inbound tourism.
Representative message We are extremely pleased to have been selected by APT Women and to be able to take on this challenge. After working in Hong Kong for a Japanese think tank and a foreign consulting firm, I began to reconnect with my roots in Japan, its history and culture. After returning to Japan from my work assignment and learning how to wear a kimono, I quickly became captivated by its unique art and history. “I am definitely part of a culture that has existed for over a thousand years.” This realization has become a great joy for me every day.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/154418/3/154418-3-d78eed9715c2538d975e7237e21a34f5-962×962.png Representative Director, Artisans Inc. Arisa Yamawaki However, at the same time, the domestic kimono market is shrinking, and the industry is facing an aging population and a shortage of workers. ALISA aims to evolve the kimono industry into a modern luxury apparel industry and expand the stage for artisans to work overseas. “Redefining tradition and connecting Japanese art and craftsmanship to the future through sustainable manufacturing.” This is our company’s mission. Not limiting Japanese craftsmanship to kimonos, but spreading it more freely and more widely around the world. We want to create a Japanese luxury maison, made in Japan by Japanese artisans. We aim to bring Japanese craftsmanship to the world in a way that anyone can easily access. About APT Women APT Women (Acceleration Program in Tokyo for Women) is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government initiative to promote the growth of women’s ventures. Its goal is to foster female entrepreneurs who will be active globally. Selected companies receive a three-month intensive support program (including mentoring, business strategy development, and fundraising support), networking opportunities with large companies and investors, and overseas placement programs (such as to Singapore and New York) to support their global expansion. This program supports the growth of female entrepreneurs. As Japan’s largest support program specifically for female entrepreneurs, it has supported 280 companies to date, raising a total of approximately 24.2 billion yen in funding, and partnering with over 900 major companies. It is gaining attention as a stepping stone for the next generation of female entrepreneurs. Contact information If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at the address below. Official website: https://alisarobe.com/ Instagram: @alisa_kimonorobe
Contact:contact@alisarobe.com About Artisans Co., Ltd. Our mission is to “redefine tradition and connect Japanese arts and crafts to the future through sustainable manufacturing.” Working with traditional craftspeople and artisans, we manufacture and sell modern luxury and practical items beloved around the world. We create new culture through manufacturing that provides value to both producers and consumers. or more For more information about this release automatically, so please do not reply.