Ha means breath, wai means water, and i is spirit A gift from Uncle George, who loved Hawai’i Ekko Ota I was born in Okinawa and grew up among Hawaiians of Japanese descent who raised me like family. When I was a teenager, I was absolutely obsessed with surfing – it was my favorite thing […]

Challenging Moments Ekko and Taiyo Finding yourself at a crossroads Meet Ekko Ota and Taiyo Morishita, two amazing individuals who share a deep love for nature. Ekko embodies the Hawaiian spirit through classical hula, while Taiyo, a well-being guide, teaches Ecstatic Dance which frees the mind and body. In their stories, they share their personal […]

Creative Talks PLAZA 3 Tone and Manner; Three of a kind We got a peek into a meeting of the “D&DEPARTMENT OKINAWA by PLAZA 3″. They discuss the future of brick-and-mortar shops, Plaza House and their place in Okinawa. Yasushi Higa (MIX)Kenmei Nagaoka (D & DEPARTMENT PROJECT)Yoshino Taira（Plaza House) Okinawa from beyond the horizon Yoshino […]

In Harmony with Nature NUCCA The French Island of Corsica, located to the west of Italy, is a paradise of unique flora and is also known as the ‘Isle of Beauty’.A new partner to Plaza House, NUCCA is a skincare brand created by Hélène and her sister Lise, owners of the Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa. Born and raised in Corsica, their […]

Our Lovely Partner Catherine André Welcome to the creative world of Catherine André, A jacquard weaver hailing from the Aveyron department of Southern France. Her knitwear,Imbued with her warm and loving ethos,Enchants those of us who live in Okinawa. Catherine André Catherine André is the designer for the leading French knitwear brand that bears her […]

Plaza House History 1954-2024 Seventy years ago, a small island in the south of Japan was at the forefront of fashion Rycom (former Koza), post-war occupied Okinawa.Under the subtropical sun, the scents of the world blend with the island.Here and now, it exudes exotic allure. It all began with an aspiration.Modernism with the heft of […]

Plaza House welcomes its 70th Anniversary.All thanks to those who have supported us.In these pages, we express our gratitude.With our friends by our side,We take our first step as the beacon of well-being.Every day is a journey. Every day is a journey. Every moment, every day, every season, every century.Our love for our families, friends […]