Spa Ceylon To Open 15 Stores In Tokyo 

Spa Ceylon, the world’s leading Luxury Ayurveda brand, continues to expand its global foot print with an extensive expansion plan in Japan. Spa Ceylon plans to open over 15 branded locations in Japan in the first year of operation, starting with Tokyo and further expanding to other major cities commencing in the 2nd year of operation. This was announced today at the signing of the exclusive distribution contract with Bansei Ayurveda Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Bansei Holdings Co., Ltd, one of the oldest securities & investment companies in Japan. 

Speaking at the event, Director and Co-founder of Spa Ceylon, Shiwantha Dias stated –‘given the already strong demand in Japan for Spa Ceylon and the strategic fit between the strong branding and product range that Spa Ceylon offers along with the home market expertise that the Bansei Group brings, this partnership will no doubt be extremely successful.  This would further accelerate the rapid growth of the Spa Ceylon brand in the region.' 

Bansei Ayurveda Co., Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bansei Holdings Co., Ltd and part of the larger 108 year-old Bansei Group of companies which includes several well-established companies that have been operational in the financial, Capital &Securities sector in Japan. Bansei Ayurveda Co., Ltd was formed in April 2016 to act as the exclusive distributor of Spa Ceylon products in Japan and the franchise operator for Spa Ceylon retail boutiques in that territory. 

Spa Ceylon captures the romance of old Ceylon combined with ancient Ayurveda wisdom to create their range of majestic spa rituals & royal spa formulae designed to soothe, calm & relax the body, mind & soul. Spa Ceylon now produces over 400 all-natural Ayurveda inspired personal care, wellness & home aroma products. Their complete range comprises prestige skin, body, bath, scalp & hair care preparations, oils, balms & potions, home aroma blends, candles, diffusers, incense, herbal infusions & teas, handmade stoneware & bath accessories. 

Founded in May 2009 by brothers Shiwantha Dias and Shalin Balasuriya, ‘Spa Ceylon’ has fast become a dynamic force in the global luxury wellness sector and has taken its luxury Ayurveda brand to the world, with a global presence of nearly 40 branded stores & spas situated in Singapore; Seoul & Ulsan; Korea,  Istanbul: Turkey, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa & Hyderabad; India, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Male in the Maldives and across Sri Lanka. 

In 2015 Spa Ceylon opened 12 new locations internationally, with further rapid expansion planned.  In 2016, Spa Ceylon plans to open 20 new locations, growing its international presence to more than 60 branded outlets across Asia. 5 more locations are planned in Sri Lanka, with 8 stores & spas opening in current markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Korea & India.  The brand will also enter new markets in Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan; Karachi, Pakistan & Port Louis, Mauritius, opening a further total of 12 single branded locations in these cities. In 2017, Spa Ceylon plans to enter the European market while further expanding their Asian footprint, expanding to 75 locations worldwide. 

Photographs by Kushan Pathiraja