A Legacy of Craftsmanship and Innovation
Our founder, Kamezou Morita, was a craftsman of unwavering dedication. Even during the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, he remained at his post, responding to the constant demand for repairs. During World War II, while many evacuated Tokyo, Kamezou stayed in the city, ensuring that the craft of Tatami survived the most difficult times in Japanese history.
This precious photo shows the first generation, Kamezou, holding the third generation, Takashi.
Seiichi Morita, the son of Kamezou, took over the shop in the 1960s. We have established 1933—the year of Seiichi's birth—as our official founding year, honoring the generation that built our business foundation. During Japan's period of rapid economic growth, Seiichi devoted himself to meeting the rising demand for quality tatami. His tireless work laid the robust foundation of the Morita Tatami brand we know today.
Takashi Morita, the current owner, brought a unique perspective to the craft. A passionate French horn player from youth, his love for music taught him the harmony and precision required in artistic creation.
In 1996, Takashi launched our first website, pioneering the international export of Tatami. Since then, he has led prestigious global projects that have brought the beauty of Tatami to the world's most prominent stages.
Exported "Goza" mats for the UK-Japan 2001 event and supplied our unique Tatami chairs (ZEN CUBE). We even constructed Tatami on-site in Birmingham for an Isuzu Motors concept car, blending traditional mats with futuristic automotive design.
We provided 300 Tatami mats for H&M’s Paris Fashion Week show. Leveraging our trusted network of master craftsmen, we completed this massive order to exact specifications in just two weeks.
Our Tatami was selected for the set of the 007 film No Time to Die. This collaboration garnered significant media attention and praise for its authentic Japanese aesthetic on the silver screen.
Today, Takashi works alongside Hikaru Morita, the fourth generation. Together, they continue to serve a diverse global clientele, creating modern "Wellness Zones" and "Digital Detox Islands" for homes and businesses worldwide, evolving the role of Tatami in the 21st century.
While this humanitarian project, "TATAMI for PEACE," is a journey in progress, it remains the ultimate goal that inspires our daily work. We believe that the simple comfort of lying on a tatami mat can bring a moment of peace to anyone, anywhere.
