GUIDES & STORIES
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France sent it to Japan in the Meiji era, the West moved to zips, and Kyoto kept fitting the frames by hand. What "toad's mouth" actually buys you. Read More
About 12 min read
Proteca is the only suitcase line still made in Japan, at one Hokkaido factory. The wheel brake, the 3-year warranty,... Read More
About 12 min read
Five Japanese workshops make the randoseru worth queueing for, and two ship in English. 300 steps, the sekan mechanis... Read More
About 15 min read
A 2014 paparazzi photo turned a Japanese school bag into an overseas fashion item. What it costs, why it lasts six ye... Read More
About 13 min read
Tochigi leather is a tannery, not a label — which is why it appears on Iron Heart and 3sixteen alike. What veg tannin... Read More
About 13 min read
Only bags passing Hyogo's strict inspection earn the Toyooka mark. Dulles jaw-opening, self-standing structure, and t... Read More
About 11 min read
Japanese tannery leather starts unfinished and deepens with use. From GANZO cordovan to CYPRIS' hand-dyed skins, here... Read More
About 18 min read
Discover the world of Japanese leather goods. From Himeji to Tochigi, learn why these masterfully crafted wallets and... Read More
About 14 min read
Discover the beauty of Japanese canvas bags. Woven in Kurashiki and crafted for heavy-duty use, these timeless totes ... Read More
About 9 min read
Discover the ultimate Japanese canvas tote bags built to last a decade. Learn about Kurashiki shuttle-loom weaving, h... Read More
About 8 min read