JAPAN LEATHER JOURNAL

ONLINE TOUR

Tour 2

Toyooka & Kinosaki, a city known for its rich nature and bag manufacturing

Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture is a region known for its 1000 year history in bag-manufacturing. Approximately 80% of the city area is forest, and both coastal and mountainous areas are rich in nature with national parks.
The city is home to Shirosaki, one of the best hot springs in the Kansai region, and many shops carrying the local bag brand "Toyooka Kaban" have opened. Enjoy an assortment of uniqueness such as stores offering made to order products, repairs, and cafes!

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LEATHER SHOP

Kura

The only store in the Kinosaki Hotsprings area that offers bags produced exclusively in Toyooka. The concept of the store is "Bags are one's treasures". Popular for their limited items such as feminine backpacks and as casual shoulder bags.

Coquette

Coquette is a popular brand that sells at Japan and overseas,including China and middle-east. Founder/designer Kyoko Hayashi sends the message "As a bag, which is part of a women's outfit, I wish to become women's reassuring friend".

Epoi

They have a wide variety of high-quality items using brightly-colored leather.You can enjoy shopping at a bright space where the sun shines through the skylight. Have the best shopping experience at "Epoi" main store where you can "feel color and light".

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RECOMMENDED COURSE

Recommended course 1

Tourist spot Asakusa’s another face
Explore leather town/shoe town

Recommended course 2

Enjoy the creative atmosphere of the
popular town called “the Brooklyn of Tokyo”.

Recommended course 3

Higashi-Ueno is a historical city famous for wallets.
3 atelier shops like a hideaway

WORKSHOP

FACTORY

RECOMMENDED BRANDS

Sellenatela

FIORAIA

HARUTA

moja kwa

ANCHOR BRIDGE

Bubona Design

TIDE

CEBEC TOKYO

Kinuya Indigo

minca

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LEATHER CARE

Start from “care”! Partnership with Japan leather

Universal language “MOTTAINAI”.
The culture of taking care of products and using them with care is the pioneer idea of “sustainable”.
The shoe industry began in Japan 150 years ago.
Shoe care as well has changed over time.
The reliable quality that continues to evolve, gains high reputation from overseas.
Nowadays, you can take care of your shoes in just 3 steps. Also, we will introduce waterproof & antibacterial steps, latest care brands, and special shops.

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