Upholstered Chabako have been known as a “Japanese-style craft” among the foreign community living in Japan and a limited number of Japanese since the 1950s.

In 1998, I came across the “Fabric Covered Chabako Box” in the foreign community and was completely fascinated by it and started making it every day.
Gradually, friends began to gather at my house, which was overflowing with chabako, and we named it “Interior Chabako” (registered trademark) and began to set up its appearance as a classroom.
The company was later incorporated in 2004.

The Interior Chabako that is now steadily gaining in popularity among the Japanese.
In addition to the Hatanodai headquarters, certified classes have been opened across the country, expanding the scope of our activities.
We also focus on ready-made and made-to-order products with a wide range of fabrics and designs from Japan and Europe, as well as our high level of technical expertise.
Chabako is a wonderfully practical box that inherits the technology and spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and is still viable today.
The longer I’ve been involved in the field, the more I’ve been able to clarify the goals of the Interior Chabako Club.
We want to pass on to the next generation the warmth and authenticity of a real chabako made with traditional techniques and materials by skilled craftsmen. This has become one of my big dreams.

In order to get there, we think it is important to form a variety of industries that use chabako and the boxes as materials and to make the whole industry thrive.
We also want to create opportunities to experience the rich world of fabric culture by freely utilizing a variety of fabrics, including traditional Japanese fabrics such as kimonos and obis, as well as beautiful fabrics from around the world and new modern materials.

In addition, we have collaborated with a wide range of fields such as interior design, crafts, and handicrafts to create a practical and We will produce interior chabako that will fit into your life as storage. The ability to “sit” is also a big draw.
For this purpose, we have the strength of the reinforced chabako checked by an inspection agency in accordance with JIS standards.
The Interior Chabako Club always listens to the needs of our customers, and we will continue to be inventive and improve every day.

2025
Adopted as the commemorative storage box for the 77th Anniversary Tiara of Meiji Kinenkan
Launched new concept “Chabako-LAB”
Released Disney Chabako collection

2024
Launched collaborative chabako with Okura Touen
Featured in Edo-Raku magazine (April issue) “Master Craftsmen Legends”
Launched 20th Anniversary Virtual Exhibition
Featured on NHK “Asaichi” (Maeda Kobo segment)

2023
Opened Ashiya Workshop in Hyogo Pref.

2022
RIEDEL lauched RIEDEL Chabako
Reopened 20th Anniversary Virtual Exhibition

2021
Held 20th Anniversary Unmanned Exhibition at Hillside Forum, Daikanyama
Participated in Maison et Objet Online (France) with JETRO support

2020
Maeda Kobo officially succeeded Maeda Seikanjo business.

2019
Interior Chabako crafted with Nishijin textile “Rasen” adopted as the storage box for the Cross of the Miracle Pine of Rikuzentakata, presented to Pope Francis during his visit to Japan

2018
Laser-engraved Chabako adopted for Hoshino Resorts “KAI Enshu” Chabako Breakfast
Created limited-edition Snoopy Chabako for Hankyu Umeda Main Store event

2017
Exhibited works using Braquenie “Grand Soleil” fabric at Musée de la Toile de Jouy, France
Supervised “French Maison Décor” Diploma Course for Nippon Vogue

2016
Established Maeda Kobo Co., Ltd.  and began training chabako craftsman under supervision of Hiroshi Maeda (Maeda Seikanjo)
First overseas exhibition at Mitsukoshi Taiwan

2015
Published The World of Interior Chabako – Elegant Storage for Refined Living (Gotō Shoin)
Held 15^th anniversary commemorative exhibition at Gallery Kubota, Kyobashi
Exhibited at Japan Expo Paris
Began production of laser-engraved Chabako series
Began collaborations with traditional artisans and artists including Hiroshi Fujii (Imperial Household craftsman)

2013
Established Kawane Branch Office, in Shizuoka Pref.
Supervised Nippon Vogue “French Deco” Diploma Course

2012
Opened the first Certified Instructor School in Nagai, Osaka

2011
Selected for the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition (Edo Komon with craftsman Keisaku Aoki)
Began exhibiting and selling at major department stores including Mitsukoshi Isetan

2010
Hosted Interior Chabako Presentation Event at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence in Vienna

2009
Published Interior Chabako by Masumi Pizer (Gotō Shoin)

2005
Launched Certified Instructor Course

2004
Incorporated as Interior Chabako Club Co., Ltd.

1999
Opened the first Hatanodai, Tokyo Classroom

1998
Encountered the Chabako, marking the beginning of the brand’s journey