This Tokyo Barbershop Cut the Emperor’s Hair for Three Generations

Tokyo Weekender ·
Japan

A historic Japanese grooming enterprise recently filed for bankruptcy, marking the end of a 144-year legacy with ties to the Japanese imperial family. Founded in 1882, “Ohba” was far more than a high-end Tokyo salon; it was best known for its connection to gorihatsu-gakari — the official imperial barber. For three generations, the Ohba family […] The post This Tokyo Barbershop Cut the Emperor’s…

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