Hakataori is a one of Fukuoka Prefecture's best known traditional crafts. This popular silk woven fabric has a history that can be traced back more than 780 years. The gorgeous patterns that are featured in the fabric coupled with the durability of the weave make Hakataori the perfect material for creating a kimono or yukata (unlined cotton kimono) obi (belt worn with traditional clothing). There is great news if you are looking for a wonderful range of Hakataori products!

A charming new store called HAKATAORI SANUIORIMONO has opened inside the LaLaport FUKUOKA commercial facility. Visitors can expect to find lots of easy to use items that are sure to come in handy in your daily life! All the products available inside the premises incorporate Hakataori into their design. A great deal of knowledge and expertise has been passed down throughout the generations to ensure that the manufacturing process is still in use to this day. You get a strong sense that the traditions associated with Hakataori are well and truly alive during a visit to this store. Approximately 200 types of products are available to purchase, including a cool "Niwaka Pouch!" This item features the famous Niwaka-men mask, which is strongly associated with the Fukuoka area. Business card holders, glasses cases, and ballpoint pens are just some of the items that are currently proving a hit with customers! Shoppers at the LaLaport FUKUOKA complex won't be able to miss HAKATAORI SANUIORIMONO! Just keep an eye out for the huge orange Niwaka Pouch hanging at the entrance to the store. You'll be able to spot it if you enter from the Oval Park entrance. There is such a wide range of items in stock... You will definitely find the perfect gift or souvenir!