28 October 2026International edition
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28 October 2026
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Childrenswear

MIKI HOUSE

Miki Shoko · Japan

MIKI HOUSE is a Japanese premium childrenswear brand founded in Osaka in 1971 by Koichi Kimura. Operated by Miki Shoko, it makes children's clothing and related products.

Facts
FoundedApril 1971
FounderKoichi Kimura
CompanyMiki Shoko Co., Ltd.
HeadquartersOsaka, Japan
Websitemikihouse.com
Segment
Premium
Categories
Childrenswear
Sales channels
Own storesDepartment storesE-commerce

What is Miki House?

MIKI HOUSE is a Japanese children's clothing and products company, operated by Miki Shoko Co., Ltd. It is headquartered in Osaka with a regional office in Tokyo, and in Japan its name has long been regarded as synonymous with top quality children's merchandise.

History

The business was founded by Koichi Kimura in April 1971 and was formally incorporated in September 1978. Over the following decades it became one of the best known premium childrenswear names in Japan. The company has also been active in shaping the market around children's gifts, for example by promoting a grandchildren's day around 1999, and it published a monthly magazine, Love.

Products and positioning

  • Premium clothing for babies and children
  • Related children's products and gifts
  • High quality positioning in the Japanese market

Distribution

Miki House sells through its own stores and department store counters and operates a global website alongside its Japanese site, reaching customers outside Japan.

Why it matters

Miki House is a benchmark for premium childrenswear in Japan and shows how a brand can build long term loyalty across generations of parents and grandparents.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Miki House?

Miki House was founded in 1971 by Koichi Kimura in Osaka, Japan.

What does Miki House sell?

Miki House sells premium children's clothing and related children's products.

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