OUR STORY

Born in the Kyoto's flower district.

Grown in New York.

Now reaching the world.

花街から生まれ、世界へ届く

"The ingredients used in cosmetics must be safe even if they are accidentally ingested." By Tomomi Yashiki

1949
Higashiyama, Kyoto

Founder Osamu Horikiri opened “Chidoriya,” a shop specializing in cosmetics and traditional Japanese accessories favored by maiko and geiko.

1987
New York

Horikiri’s daughter, Tomomi Yashiki, moved to New York and began her career as a makeup artist.

1999
New York

Tomomi Yashiki founded Chidoriya Corp. in New York, marking the birth of a 100% natural organic cosmetics brand.

Present
From Kyoto to the world

The company relocated its manufacturing base to Kyoto through

reverse importation to Japan and obtained JOCA certification.

It is now operating in over 25 locations across 8 countries.

Why We Are Here · 始まりの物語

Kyoto Origins (1949)

A story born in Kyoto’s flower district

In 1949, in Higashiyama, Kyoto, founder Osamu Horikiri

established chidoriya, a boutique devoted to refined cosmetics,

traditional Japanese ornaments, and beauty treatment cherished

by Maiko and Geiko. The shop also offered cultural artifacts

such as Senjafuda (dedication name slips) and okakae kago

(personal carrying baskets), becoming an elegant presence

woven into the everyday life of Kyoto’s hanamachi.

Founder of Chidoriya Corp.

Tomomi Yashiki · Current Owner / Founder, Chidoriya Corp.

The daughter of founder Osamu Horikiri. In 1987, she moved to the United States

and built her career in New York as a makeup artist, working with models and

actresses. Motivated by skin concerns experienced both by her clients and herself,

she began researching cosmetic ingredients. In 1999,

she founded Chidoriya Corp. in New York.

She saw how many people struggled with skin sensitivities caused by harsh ingredients.

A turning point: a single gift

One day, she received a handmade herbal water prepared by a friend’s

grandmother. After experiencing its remarkable effects firsthand,

Yashiki became determined to create cosmetics made exclusively

from 100% organic, natural ingredients. “Cosmetic ingredients

must be safe enough to consume, even if accidentally ingested”

—this belief became the founding principle of Chidoriya.

In 1999, Chidoriya Corp. was founded in New York.

The first product, created with a strong focus on Japanese-inspired

ingredients, was a soap based on camellia oil, featuring azuki powder

and black sugar. Since then, the brand has continued to develop

its own unique products using traditional Japanese ingredients

such as yuzu, green tea, rice bran, and shell ginger.

Inspired by natural skincare philosophy — pure ingredients like food.

Global Expansion

Today, we serve customers worldwide with over 100 products inspired by Japanese tradition.