FUTURE
Tokyo-based KOL Peachi’s Style Shopping Guide: Meet the Diverse Faces of Leather in Taito-ku / Japan! Strolling Strategy vol.1
The Asakusa and Kuramae areas near the Sumida River and Taito Ward, Tokyo in recent years have become places where small stores with refined taste gather. The mix of modest stores and residential environments gives the entire town a quiet sense of life, but it also has a mysterious atmosphere that surprises you every time you walk through it. A special pleasure of walking in this area is the discovery of hidden little stores that are not yet widely known, if you follow your instincts and take a walk.
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New sophistication of Japanese leather to be found in Toyooka and Kobe, where the history of craftsmanship is alive and well.
Toyooka, where bag making has been handed down from 1000 years ago, and Kobe, a port town known as a production center of shoemaking.
The new stores are located in these areas where sightseeing and shopping are both enjoyable.
Enjoy shopping tourism for bags, shoes, and accessories that combine traditional techniques with a new sense of style.
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The evolution of Japanese leather felt in the leather town on the East Side of Tokyo
Monozukuri is thriving on both sides of the Sumida River.
On the right bank, tanners take over leather making, and on the left bank, shoes, bags, and purses are made.
An ambitious shop and factory opened in such a downtown area!
The evolution of Japanese leather can be seen in the field of manufacturing and the city.
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Himeji, Tatsu, Toyooka… Masterpiece leather comes true, my own special
A masterpiece of Japanese leather made with the honed skills and straight passion of the Artisans.
In a place where the tradition of leather and the history of bags live, you can feel the goodness of Japan as much as you can, and the best hospitality awaits!
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ONLINE TOUR
LEATHER SHOP
una
Based in the Nakanoshima area of Osaka, "una" uses the concept of natural nostalgia to create products that will last through the ages. It features an irregular, uneven yet beautiful texture like the fluctuation of the water surface, and a form that feels beautiful because it is made to make sense.
BOILER ROOM
Takaaki Tomita, who won the Jury's Award (selected by Koji Aritaku) for the 2020 Japan Leather Award in the Leather Product Competition, is developing handmade custom-made shoes. We offer a wide range of services related to shoes and leather, including remaking and repair. Pop-ups of various creators are also held.
Anchor Bridge
“Meaning of Making by Hand”
All processes are done by hand. Just as a beautiful bridge must be well-designed, Anchor Bridge strives to create beautiful tools based on outstanding designs.
COURSE
BRANDS
LEATHER CARE
Start from “care”! Partnership with Japan leather
Universal language “MOTTAINAI”.
The culture of taking care of products and using them with care is the pioneer idea of “sustainable”.
The shoe industry began in Japan 150 years ago.
Shoe care as well has changed over time.
The reliable quality that continues to evolve, gains high reputation from overseas.
Nowadays, you can take care of your shoes in just 3 steps. Also, we will introduce waterproof & antibacterial steps, latest care brands, and special shops.
