Interview with a craftsman

Natsujiro Shoten and Koginzashi | "Wearing Ipad...

The act of "putting on shoes" means more than just putting them on. It involves choosing shoes that suit your body and daily life, trying them out, and getting used...

Natsujiro Shoten and Koginzashi | "Wearing Ipad...

The act of "putting on shoes" means more than just putting them on. It involves choosing shoes that suit your body and daily life, trying them out, and getting used...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi ｜ 03

(Sakai) You didn't know about HANAO SHOES, did you? ( Natsujiro) I didn't know. But I once saw them selling thong caps, not HANAO SHOES. (Sakai) ! Why! Haha, they...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi ｜ 03

(Sakai) You didn't know about HANAO SHOES, did you? ( Natsujiro) I didn't know. But I once saw them selling thong caps, not HANAO SHOES. (Sakai) ! Why! Haha, they...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi ｜ 02

(Natsujiro) I think other people probably started doing it too, but everyone said it wasn't mainstream. But as the number of people gradually increased, people started to think that it...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi ｜ 02

(Natsujiro) I think other people probably started doing it too, but everyone said it wasn't mainstream. But as the number of people gradually increased, people started to think that it...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi ｜ 01

(Sakai) In Aomori, you learn Kogin embroidery during home economics class, right? (Natsujiro) Yes, I learned it in home economics class when I was in high school. Everyone learns it...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi ｜ 01

(Sakai) In Aomori, you learn Kogin embroidery during home economics class, right? (Natsujiro) Yes, I learned it in home economics class when I was in high school. Everyone learns it...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi ｜ 00

Time flies and three years have passed. In May 2022, the "Natsujiro Shoten Wearing Ipadata Exhibition Vol. 5" was held at Gallery CASAICO in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Natsujiro Shoten...

Natsujiro shoten and Koginsashi ｜ 00

Time flies and three years have passed. In May 2022, the "Natsujiro Shoten Wearing Ipadata Exhibition Vol. 5" was held at Gallery CASAICO in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Natsujiro Shoten...

How we crossed paths with Yasumoto（short story）

When we were looking for a hanao craftsman who could do a different style of tailoring than the one we usually use in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, Mr. Sakurai from...

How we crossed paths with Yasumoto（short story）

When we were looking for a hanao craftsman who could do a different style of tailoring than the one we usually use in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, Mr. Sakurai from...

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