It is the oldest of all of our bags and has been made for over 100 years. Originally made as a tool holder for craftsmen such as carpenters and plasterers, it was commonly known simply as “tool bag”.
100 Years of History: The Tool Bag
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A backpack that you never tire of
The other day, a university student came to our shop saying, "I’ve been using this backpack every day since junior high."The memory-filled backpack is her trademark.
Hitotsuki (Sun and Moon)
One day, our boss had a flash of inspiration resulting in the creation of the hitotsuki (Sun and Moon) pattern.Rather than the symmetrical circle admired in western countries, ours is slightly asymmetrical, the form strangely soothing and calming.
Shinzaburo's Classic Shoulder Bag
Among our shoulder bags, the S-02 series is the lightest and simplest besides being the slimmest in width.Without exaggeration, most of us, including the boss, craftspeople, and staff, use it on a daily basis. What is the secret of its popularity?
Backpack you want to take everywhere
An elderly woman dropped by our shop during her trip to Kyoto with her friends from decades ago. She had our shop in her itinerary as she had wanted to introduce her friends to her favorite bags.