Bingo Kasuri, a source of local pride, is one of Japan’s three great kasuri textiles. This shop is inspired by the indigo blue of this fabric. You can experience the craftsmanship in every detail, from the fixtures to the flooring.

Spingle Company is a sneaker manufacturer based in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Each pair is carefully crafted using the traditional and rare vulcanization process.

The shop and workshop are located under one roof, and the leather artisans themselves handle customer service. It’s wonderful to see the variety of suggestions they offer, born from their desire to listen directly to customers and meet as many of their requests as possible.

We showcase Fukuyama Leather using traditional indigo dyeing techniques passed down in Fukuyama City. We dye the leather using natural indigo to achieve a beautiful, deep blue color. It is characterized by its unique texture and hue.

“Footprint Plaza” is open to the public. Designed by the late Taro Okamoto—a world-renowned artist best known for the “Tower of the Sun” at the 1970 Osaka World Exposition—the plaza features footprints of both men and women as its central theme.

Top photo: The collection comprises approximately 13,000 items, including 2,266 pairs of footwear designated as Important Tangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan. The museum also features a former geta factory that has been converted into an exhibition space, complete with preserved machinery used in traditional geta production.

Bottom photo: The collection spans footwear from all eras and regions, ranging from modern Japanese fashion shoes to ancient Egyptian sandals, space suits, and shoes worn by famous athletes during competitions.

Based in the port town of Onomichi, we focus on “craftsmanship,” “shoe care,” and “repair and remake” using leather as our primary material, dedicating ourselves to the relationship between leather and you—and to each and every item we create.

Onomichi is well known as a filming location for classic movies. These leather postcards featuring understated landscape photos are a delight to own, as their colors deepen over time. They make for a special souvenir, reminiscent of a letter from your travels.

We use only carefully selected leathers, including vegetable-tanned cowhide, crocodile, elephant, cordovan, shark, and snake skin, and every step of the process—from cutting to sewing—is finished by hand.

He has designed leather book covers that capture the worlds of director Makoto Shinkai’s three films: *Suzume*, *Weathering With You*, and *Your Name* (all published by Kadokawa Bunko/KAWAKAWA).

The “Orizuru Tower” is a one-of-a-kind space where you can take in Hiroshima’s past, present, and future all at once. Pray for peace at “Hiroshima no Oka,” the rooftop observation deck where a gentle breeze blows through.

Top photo: The “Wall of Paper Cranes,” where visitors can place paper cranes folded from special origami paper and offer their prayers. Those trying origami for the first time or who find it challenging can use the folding guide app (available in multiple languages) in the workspace.

Bottom photo: The “Hiroshima IPPIN” flagship store on the 1st floor offers a selection of approximately 600 items, including Hiroshima specialties, traditional crafts, local sake, and craft beer. The store also features its original brand, “IPPIN BRAND.”