# Ibasen > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/ibasen - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/ibasen.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/ibasen/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://ibasen.co.jp - **Slug:** ibasen - **Categories:** retail-ecommerce ## Overview - **Tagline:** Japanese heritage retailer and maker of folding fans, uchiwa fans, decorative fans and related accessories. Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** Ibasen, also known as 伊場仙, is a Japanese traditional fan retailer and ukiyo-e publisher founded in 1590. It sells folding fans, uchiwa fans, decorative fans, fan bags and stands, and offers personalized and custom-made fan services. Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Mission:** To carry on Edo culture through fans and uchiwa, convey tradition to the present, and help preserve Japanese traditional craft culture. Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://ibasen.co.jp Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Voice & tone:** Traditional, refined, culturally focused and gift-oriented, with an emphasis on Japanese beauty, craftsmanship and Edo aesthetics. Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Founded:** 1590 Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Headquarters:** Nihonbashi Main Store, 4-1 Nihonbashikozucho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0024, Japan Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides traditional Japanese fans and related decorative products for cooling, cultural use, interior decoration, personal gifts, commemorative gifts and business gifting. Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - Retailing folding fans, uchiwa fans and decorative fans - Producing and selling original fan products in collaboration with craftspeople across Japan - Ukiyo-e fan publishing and reproduction - Personalized name inscription on selected fans - Custom-made original fan production - Fan accessories, gift packaging and presentation products - Fan painting workshops and cultural events Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Edo folding fans - Uchiwa fans - Decorative display fans - Ukiyo-e fans featuring artists including Hokusai, Kuniyoshi and Hiroshige - Shikebiki fans - Persimmon-tannin fans - Jacques Averna zodiac-series fans - Fan bags Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Pricing:** Products are sold online in Japanese yen. Examples shown include personalized Edo fans at ¥11,000 and ¥13,200, and a personalized name option of +¥4,400 on applicable products. Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Traditional Japanese crafts, cultural goods, gifts and home decor. Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** Individual consumers, gift buyers, businesses seeking commemorative gifts or novelties, event organizers and customers interested in Japanese traditional culture and interior decoration. Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** Customers seeking Japanese-made traditional fans, ukiyo-e-inspired cultural goods, distinctive gifts, personalized products or custom fans for business events and commemorative occasions. Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Cooling and everyday use - Tea ceremony, rakugo and performing arts - Home and interior decoration - Seasonal display - Personal gifts and celebrations - Commemorative gifts - Business gifts, corporate commemorative items and event novelties - Custom fan creation Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Access to Japanese traditional fans and Edo-inspired designs - Distinctive gifts for important occasions - Personalized fans with names or inscriptions - Original fans tailored to designs and use cases - Traditional decorative objects for the home - Connection with Japanese craft and ukiyo-e culture Source: Brand's website (https://ibasen.co.jp) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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