ISAMI -Isami Tabi Honpo-

Isami Tabi Honpo's history begins with the first-generation Katsujiro Suzuki starting tabi manufacturing in Gyoda City in 1907 (Meiji 40). Subsequently founded as "Suzuki Katsujiro Shoten," through store relocations, new factory construction, and nationwide channel expansion, it has grown into a maker handling wide-ranging clothing — tabi, school uniforms, office wear.

During wartime, the company engaged in military clothing production — and after the war, the business domain expanded according to the era's needs — socks, athletic clothing, school clothing, corporate uniforms. In Showa 53 (1978), the company name was changed to "Isami Corporation Co., Ltd." — and today, school uniforms, office wear, and tabi manufacturing/sales are the business pillars.

Within that, "Isami Tabi Honpo" — as a brand specializing in tabi making, the founding origin — continues Oka-tabi making supported by an in-house factory integrated-production system and skilled artisan techniques. To connect 600 years of tabi culture and Japanese techniques to the next generation, the brand holds up evolving while preserving tradition yet accepting new values.

In recent years, products conscious of fashion and sustainability are also abundant — new standard tabi using washi cloth, mode-tasted patterned tabi and Batik series, faux leather tabi, tabi slippers "Raku," and boot-type Oka-tabi "Itadaki" through collaboration with Miyu Kawabata. Through Gyoda's open factory event "Tabi no Niwa" — factory tours and workshops — the brand widely shares the appeal of tabi culture and the craftsmanship site.

Founded in 1907. A tabi maker continuing over 115 years, centered on Oka-tabi

Isami Tabi Honpo, with the origin of starting tabi manufacturing in Gyoda City in 1907, has continued tabi making centered on "Oka-tabi" for over 115 years. At the integrated-production in-house factory, the company performs planning, cutting, sewing, and finishing — and currently 3 of the 20 artisans are certified as Saitama Prefecture Traditional Craftspeople.

Corporate philosophy: "With one careful stitch, create a valuable future."

Sewing with feeling in each needle stitch — breathing life into a piece of cloth. The craftsmanship attitude unchanged since founding is contained in the corporate philosophy "With one careful stitch, create a valuable future." — aiming to deliver tabi that color daily life in the best form.

Oka-tabi craft supported by traditional craftspeople, and 600 years of tabi culture

Tabi has about 600 years of history, supporting Japanese culture from the feet. Isami's Oka-tabi making is supported by techniques of artisans holding the "Saitama Prefecture Traditional Craftsperson" qualification — given to artisans with over 10 years of experience who have learned tabi history and knowledge. Characterized by beautiful form suitable for ceremonial and daily wear, and soft wearing comfort.

Expressing "ISAMI's world" — diverse color designs and mode development

In addition to standard Oka-tabi in white, navy, and black, the brand develops a diverse collection for enjoying tabi as fashion — "Batik" and "Grunge" series using delicate coloring and bold patterns, washi cloth tabi, faux leather tabi, short tabi, gorgeous tabi, festival tabi, tabi slippers "Raku." Cherishing the "ISAMI worldview," the brand proposes new ways to enjoy tabi.

Miyu Kawabata collaboration "Itadaki" — fusion of tradition and sustainable materials

In the boot-type Oka-tabi "Itadaki" — a collaboration with model Miyu Kawabata (with over 1 million total SNS followers) — the Oka-tabi production method evolves into knee-length boots, while adopting Apple Leather, an environmentally conscious material. The brand proposes a new wa-mode style — layered with setta, geta, zori, and sandals — making it a challenging piece fusing traditional techniques and sustainable materials.