31 years after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
Nagata Ward in Kobe, the birthplace of beach sandals in Japan, suffered devastating damage.
This image shows a hanao (thong strap) mold recovered from a factory affected by the earthquake.
For a time, it was impossible to make beach sandals. But with the support of the factory, production was revived.
Carrying this history and gratitude with us,
we will continue to make beach sandals crafted in Japan.
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