Kowa was founded in Japan in 1894 as a cotton fabric wholesaler and has grown over more than 130 years into a diversified global company.
Today, Kowa operates across a wide range of industries, combining trading and manufacturing activities in fields including textiles, chemicals, machinery, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and many others.
In Europe, Kowa Europe GmbH serves as one of Kowa’s key regional bases, handling a diverse range of products and businesses across the European market.
Kowa Europe Paris Branch specializes in the lifestyle business, connecting Japanese brands, products and expertise with the European market.
Based in Paris, our activities include brand development, wholesale distribution, textile business, e-commerce and logistics. We work closely with brands, retailers, showrooms and partners across Europe to support sustainable business growth.
Building on Kowa’s more than 130 years of history and its global network, Kowa Paris aims to create new opportunities and build long-term partnerships between Japan and Europe.