The first shoemaking school in Japan opened in 1973 in Asakusa, Tokyo, and has produced many creatives. 2021: Moved to Osaka. Professionals on the front lines of the field are in charge of teaching. In addition to a new Business Course, the curriculum has been renewed. They can learn "skills and knowledge for making shoes" and "how to make a living with shoes" in one year.
The Esperanza Institute of Footwear Design & Technique