MODEL COURSE
- #Shops & Shopping18
- #Travel & Sightseeing14
- #Tokyo5
- #Hyogo & Himeji5
- #Workshop Visits & Experiences5
- #Toyooka & Tajima4
- #Kansai3
- #Tanneries & Leather Towns3
- #Chugoku & Shikoku2
- #Kyushu1
- #Hokkaido1
Richly textured Japan leather from Nara, the ancient capital steeped in history: in search of new craftsmanship
Nara, a 1,300-year-old capital with three World Heritage Sites, is also one of Japan’s leading leather shoe regions, with popular new leather shops.
Touring Kagawa, Japan's top glove-producing region: the history and innovation of gloves
Facing the Seto Inland Sea and known as the “Udon Prefecture,” Kagawa leads Japan in glove production, and its precise skills shape many other leather goods.
Himeji, Tatsuno, Toyooka: leather masterpieces for something special all your own [Day 1]
In places where leather and bag-making traditions live on, Japan leather masterpieces by skilled, devoted artisans await—along with the finest hospitality.
Himeji, Tatsuno, Toyooka: leather masterpieces for something special all your own [Day 2]
In places where leather and bag-making traditions live on, Japan leather masterpieces by skilled, devoted artisans await—along with the finest hospitality.
Himeji, Tatsuno, Toyooka: leather masterpieces for something special all your own [Day 3]
In places where leather and bag-making traditions live on, Japan leather masterpieces by skilled, devoted artisans await—along with the finest hospitality.
Higashi-Ueno, the historic wallet district: three hideaway atelier shops
Higashi-Ueno carries on its craft as a wallet district, with shops in converted workshops tucked down backstreets—Japan leather in many styles awaits.
Fukuoka, Asia's gateway and fashion town: rediscover the appeal of Japan leather in a city resort close to nature
Fukuoka, Asia's gateway and fashion town: rediscover the appeal of Japan leather in a city resort close to nature
A Keihanshin journey to shops with rare, distinctive leather
A Keihanshin journey to shops with rare, distinctive leather
Discover Japan leather's new sophistication in Toyooka & Kobe, where a history of craftsmanship lives on [Day 1]
Toyooka has made bags for 1,000 years; the port city of Kobe is known for shoes. Tour new shops offering bags, shoes, and small goods that refresh tradition.