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This site does not sell products. It is an official guide that introduces leather goods made in Japan and the people who make them.

Product pages provide links to each brand's official online store and other online shops that carry the product, as well as information on stores that stock it. Purchases are made through the linked brand or retailer.

This site is operated by the Japan Leather and Leather Goods Industries Association (JLIA). Founded in 1986, JLIA is a national organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the leather industry; its full members are national associations from leather-related fields, including leather materials, footwear, and bags and pouches. The information on this site is collected directly from each brand by the JLIA secretariat and published after review. For details, please visit JLIA's official website.

Each product page lists links to the brand's official online store and other online shops that carry the product, along with information on stores that stock it under "In-store." Please purchase directly through the linked sites or at the stores.

For products with no purchase options listed, please contact the brand directly. You can find each brand's official website and store information on its page, accessible from the brand list.

Prices on product pages are reference prices (tax included) as of the time they were provided by each brand. Actual selling prices, stock, and specifications may have changed, so please check the latest information with the linked brand or retailer.

This site does not sell products, so whether international shipping is available depends on each brand or retailer. Please check the linked pages on each product page for international shipping options.

When you visit Japan, you can use Model Course and the store information on brand pages to find stores and workshops where you can see products in person. You can also use the Map to find shops in Asakusa that carry leather goods.

The "ACCESS" section on each brand page provides information on the brand's own stores and main retailers. To find stores in the Asakusa and Kuramae area on a map, use the Leather Map from "Map" in the main navigation (opens in a new window).

Our Care Guide covers basic care, preventing mold and moisture, caring for suede and other napped leathers, choosing care products, enjoying how leather ages, and more, organized by item such as shoes, bags, and wallets. You can also find care products in the "Care & Others" category under Products.

For care specific to a product, please give priority to the brand's instructions and guidance.

Our Glossary explains types of leather, tanning and finishing, manufacturing methods and techniques, tools, names of parts, and more. You can also look up terms directly with the site search.