Few events have altered the course of Japanese history as dramatically as the gunfire that rang out over the waters off Shinagawa. From that moment, the shogunate, gripped by fear, resolved to open the country. It was also then that loyalists across the land rose in fervent protest, advocating vehemently for isolationism and the expulsion of foreigners—what would come to be known as '尊王攘夷' (expel the barbarians) movement, rising like black smoke. At the same time, one could say that the birth of modern Japan began the moment those cannons roared.

"A steamship that wakes from peaceful slumber, 

Even just four cups steal away the night’s sleep."

Why do I make my own shoes?

I hope that all of these elements— the freedom to create and express oneself freely, the valuable materials that can be crafted and used firsthand, and the dedication that comes with it— are delivered to customers through my hands.

 Additionally, I have carefully modernized the design of the ‘Tabi’ shoes, which may feel unfamiliar to some. While they might seem a bit unusual at first, I have strived to make the uniqueness that comes from their difference as comfortable and natural as possible.