The Tokyo Barbershop That Cut the Emperor's Hair for Three…
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The Tokyo Barbershop That Cut the Emperor's Hair for Three Generations Closes After 144 Years
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 served in this rare role, wielding scissors and razors and crossing a historical boundary to become the first commoners tasked with grooming the Imperial Household.
Hideyoshi Ohba, the second-generation head of the business, was entrusted with grooming the future Emperor Hirohito while he was still crown prince.
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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 served in this rare role, wielding scissors and razors and crossing a historical boundary to become the first commoners tasked with grooming the Imperial Household.
Hideyoshi Ohba, the second-generation head of the business, was entrusted with grooming the future Emperor Hirohito while he was still crown prince.
#local
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