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ONLINE TOUR

Tour1: Himeji, a city where history and contemporary come together

Leading a new movement from a place surrounded by history! Himeji's manufacturing and craftsmanship, which continues to update traditions, is powerful and exciting as ever.
Experience the multifaceted charms of the city, including world heritage site Himeji Castle, the atelier of popular leather creators, and modern Japanese confectionery shops.

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!

TOUR3: A trip for the experienced traveller around Asakusa, the city of leather and shoes.
A visit to Oku Asakusa!

Featuring the "Oku Asakusa" area, which is loved by leather and shoes connoisseurs. Introducing an in depth tour focusing on up-and-coming shoes brands.
Factories, studios and shops are appearing one after another around the wholesale district for professional use. Enjoy the fun mix of retro buildings and modern charm.

LEATHER SHOP

Kawanomori

A specialty store for professional use products. The workshop/salon exhibits and sells high-quality natural leather including "Tatsuno leather".
Open to leather fans and users, a tanner (leather craftsman) answers customer questions, offering detailed explanation and advice.

Tsuchiya Kaban

The store's goal is to provide "space where tradition and innovation exists". Inside the modern, sophisticated space,you will find calmness of Japan and interior that reflects the work of craftsmen. They send out Tsuchiya Kaban's craftsmanship and idea from the center of modern Japanese culture, Shibuya!

Atelier nuu Toyooka Flagship Store

Atelier nuu's directly managed store created on the concept of "chic & natural-universal beauty in materials-"
. For the lifestyle of the user
Aiming to be a brand that understands and grows with the user's lifestyle. In addition to their Standard items,
their sustainable leather accessories made from scrap material from other factories are also popular.

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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

PTAH

Sellenatela

WILDSWANS

CREEZAN

Baggart

Bagera

ROLLING DUB TRIO

TIDE

moja kwa

Epoi

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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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