Spreading the Appeal of HYOGO LEATHER Across the World

Leather produced in Hyogo Prefecture is praised worldwide by the creators of leather products, from major designers in Europe to leading Japanese apparel and bag labels and up-and-coming young designers. Nearly 80% of the leather made in Japan comes from the same region, right here in Hyogo. It is said that leather production began here around 1000 years ago, mainly near Himeji and Tatsuno, which are blessed with rivers—such as the Ibogawa, Ichigawa, and Hayashitagawa—that can provide the precious abundant water resources required for tanning raw hides. Many designers make frequent trips to the region in search of high-quality leather tanned by skilled tanners, the heirs to this tradition of excellence. In 2016, we began a collaborative project under which Japanese designers and production regions started working together to export leather products labeled “HYOGO LEATHER” overseas. Currently, in our seventh year of the project, we can announce that we are co-launching two brands based in Tokyo and Kobe.

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