2022.12.29
We will close our business for the current fiscal year.
As of today, we will close our business for the year 2022.
We were unable to hold the Tokyo exhibition in the previous year.
We had booked a venue and were making frantic preparations to showcase our products this year, but due to the spread of the coronavirus, the January exhibition was abruptly canceled.
It was quite a shocking start, but we managed to hold the Osaka and Kyushu exhibitions, and dealers were able to see our actual products.
We are grateful for the many orders we received despite the Corona vortex.
However, even though we receive many orders, we have a limited amount to produce.
We produce a large quantity, sell it when we have a surplus, and discard it when we get tired of it. Instead, we want our customers to wear them with love even though they are expensive, and if there are any problems, we will repair them and continue to wear them.
Each craftsman works with leather every day with the aim of "making products that can be worn for at least 10 years.
The sense of unity and passion for leather can only be found in our own factory.
In January of this year, we raised the price for the first time in 7 years.
However, the yen has weakened considerably compared to the exchange rate at that time.
In addition, each tannery has raised prices twice this year alone due to the soaring cost of utilities and other factors.
We do not want to raise prices two years in a row, so we may revise prices for some materials, but basically we intend to keep prices the same.
The Corona vortex, price hikes, and other difficult conditions continue, but it is in times like these that we will work harder than ever with our tanneries, employees, and dealers to deliver good products.
If you are diligent and keep up the good work, you will be helped by many colleagues.
I have met many new employees, tanners, accessories suppliers, and new dealers this term.
There are many things I would like to share with you, but it is no fun if I only talk about what we do.
We would like to continue to create the best garments for our customers to choose from while having fun ourselves.
Next year will be our 25th anniversary. Please look forward to it.
We wish you all a Happy New Year!