CULTURE

Sandals that Bring Sophistication to an Outfit—Examining the Appeal of Paraboot's Gurkha Sandal "Pacific"

Okinawa’s Locally-Made Sandals Sold for Just a Few Hundred Yen—The History & Allure of "Shima-Zouri"

Legendary Wristwatch that Sold 400,000 Units in Its First Year: The Timeless Appeal of Timex's "Ironman 8-Lap"

Spotlight on Wrancher: Wrangler's Cowboy Dress-Up Jeans

Why SOPHNET.'s Washable Summer Wool Knit T-Shirts Keep Getting Repeat Buyers: The Spirit of "Iki" Craftsmanship Shines Through!

The Innovation of Nishijin-Ori Weaving & Hikibaku: The Timeless Journey of Rakugei Kobo Spreading from Old Gold Leaf Foil

How the Beach Sandal Brand "Havaianas," Priced Around 3,000 Yen a Pair, Became a Global Fashion Icon

[No. 3] Learning from Repeated Failures—The Skills & Design Polished by Living National Treasure Mamoru Nakagawa

King of Sweatshirts: Champion's Short-Sleeve "REVERSE WEAVE®" Styles Perfect for Summer

Wearing 400 Years of Tradition, Aizu Cotton Challenges the World

Reviving Tradition & Creating New Value with the Purely Domestic Ryukyu Panama Hat: "Ryukyu Panama by MAISON Birth"

[No. 2] Life Is Like a Marathon—What "Living National Treasure" Mamoru Nakagawa Learned from Balancing Work & Craft