JAPAN LEATHER JOURNAL

ONLINE TOUR

Tour 2

Toyooka & Kinosaki, a city known for its rich nature and bag manufacturing

Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture is a region known for its 1000 year history in bag-manufacturing. Approximately 80% of the city area is forest, and both coastal and mountainous areas are rich in nature with national parks.
The city is home to Shirosaki, one of the best hot springs in the Kansai region, and many shops carrying the local bag brand "Toyooka Kaban" have opened. Enjoy an assortment of uniqueness such as stores offering made to order products, repairs, and cafes!

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LEATHER SHOP

REN

Made their debut in 2005 as "REN" that has a pure and clear tone.They way they use thin pig skin for their materials are innovative!Epoch-making Japanese leather. They have wide variation from bag, wallets,goods, to DIY kits.

REGAL Nihonbashi

Flagship store of the national shoe brand "REGAL". There are shopping tours with other shopping complex. Easy access from the subway station. They offer functional business shoes and ladies' item, and also "Built to order system".

THE BOOTS SHOP

The accomplished factory opens a directly managed store for ROLLING DUB TRIO (boots) and TOKYO SANDAL (sandals) in the shoe district of Asakusa. Excellent and abundant variations created by a group of skilled craftsmen. With the correct care, the timeless design can be enjoyed for years.

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RECOMMENDED COURSE

Recommended course 1

Tourist spot Asakusa’s another face
Explore leather town/shoe town

Recommended course 2

Enjoy the creative atmosphere of the
popular town called “the Brooklyn of Tokyo”.

Recommended course 3

Higashi-Ueno is a historical city famous for wallets.
3 atelier shops like a hideaway

WORKSHOP

FACTORY

RECOMMENDED BRANDS

Boot black

GANZO

Second Effort

KANAME BRAND・KANAME LEATHER

MATSUOKA HIKAKU

ARTPHERE

KIYOKAWA

Baggart

TSUCHIYA KABAN

itten-itten

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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.

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