Brand & Maker Overview

INUJIRUSHI KABAN (Inujirushi Kaban Seisakusho)

Founded in 1953. Sturdy canvas bags made in an Asakusa workshop, Tokyo.

Inujirushi Kaban Seisakusho is a canvas bag workshop founded in 1953. The bags are made in Asakusa, Tokyo, by skilled makers who build each piece with care. The lineup ranges from classic totes and shoulder bags to business-ready briefcases, easy-to-carry backpacks, and even bike-oriented bags. It's the kind of everyday gear that feels more comfortable the more you use it.

4-41-8 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan Inujirushi Kaban Seisakusho
INUJIRUSHI KABAN (Inujirushi Kaban Seisakusho)

Why We Love It

If you are new to the brand, starting with a tote bag feels effortless. Choose a size and handle style that fits your daily outfit, and you're set. For lighter days, compact items like a cotton No.10 canvas phone pochette are handy for keeping just the essentials. And if weather is a concern, keep an eye on the brand's signature cotton No.6 canvas with its "super water-repellent" finish.

PROFILE About the Company / Workshop

There is a tool-like honesty to Inujirushi Kaban. The designs avoid excess and slip naturally into everyday life. That balance has been refined over decades, starting from its founding in 1953.

The signature material is the brand's cotton No.6 canvas. Originally used for industrial purposes, it receives a proprietary treatment to boost durability and water resistance. The "super water-repellent" finish is one of the brand's defining points.

Cotton canvas also has a practical trait: when it gets wet, the weave swells and becomes more resistant to water. Over time, the fabric softens and develops character — an enjoyable shift from crisp structure to a more lived-in feel.

The lineup stays broad. Alongside classic totes and shoulder bags, you will find business-oriented bags, backpacks, and bike bags. Smaller items — like phone pochettes made with cotton No.10 canvas — make it easy to fine-tune your carry for each day.

A canvas bag workshop in Asakusa since 1953

Founded in 1953, Inujirushi Kaban has continued to make sturdy canvas bags in its Asakusa workshop, Tokyo. The "built-to-last" attitude is part of its charm.

Cotton No.6 canvas with a super water-repellent finish

A key material is cotton No.6 canvas — light yet tough. By applying a proprietary process to industrial-grade canvas, the brand enhances durability and water resistance, while keeping the warm, natural feel of cotton.

Canvas that tightens up when wet

Cotton canvas has a characteristic that the weave swells when wet, helping it resist water. It's a reassuring detail for everyday use across seasons.

From totes to bike bags: categories made for real life

The official shop offers clear categories — totes, shoulder bags, backpacks, bike bags, and more — so you can choose a piece that matches how you move through the day.

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