Yoshida Kaban (Yoshida & Co., Ltd.)
Founded in 1935 in Tokyo. Known for PORTER and its "one stitch at a time" craftsmanship mindset, with a long-standing commitment to Japan-made bags.
Yoshida & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese bag maker founded on April 1, 1935 by craftsman Kichizo Yoshida. Publicly available information from the company's recruitment site highlights a consistent focus on Japan-made manufacturing and the spirit often expressed as "one stitch for life / one stitch at a time." The company introduced its in-house brand "PORTER" in 1962 and continues to develop bags and accessories today.
Why We Love It
If you only know "PORTER" by name, it's worth looking at Yoshida Kaban as a maker: the long-running Japan-made stance and the "one-stitch" mindset explain why the products feel so quietly reliable. Start with a classic line, then explore the brand universe from there—stores and repair guidance are part of the experience, too.
PROFILE About the Company / Workshop
Yoshida & Co., Ltd. (Yoshida Kaban) is a Tokyo-based manufacturer known for bags and accessories.
The company was founded in 1935 by craftsman Kichizo Yoshida and has been described as maintaining a consistent Japan-made focus.
PORTER, introduced in 1962, remains the most widely recognized in-house brand associated with Yoshida & Co.
Founded in 1935 (Tokyo)
Founded on April 1, 1935 by bag craftsman Kichizo Yoshida, and based in Tokyo.
Japan-made commitment & craftsmanship
The recruitment site describes an ongoing commitment to Japan-made production and a "one stitch" craftsmanship philosophy.
PORTER (since 1962)
The company introduced its in-house brand "PORTER" in 1962.
LINKS Official Links / Social Media
- Official Website https://www.yoshidakaban.com/
- Online Shop https://www.yoshidakaban.com/
- Contact Form https://www.yoshidakaban.com/help/inquiry.html
- Company profile (JP) https://www.yoshidakaban.com/company/index.html
- Inquiry form (JP) https://www.yoshidakaban.com/help/inquiry.html
- Repair Service (EN) https://www.yoshidakaban.com/en/repair.html