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From beach sandals to market development.

From beach sandals to market development. I once believed products sold because of where they were made. What I learned instead was this: products are chosen because of how they are positioned and communicated. Materials, variety, specialization, and story. The same thinking applies to both products and businesses.stuff

31 Years On Still Making Japan

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, productionstuff

Best regards for this year as well.

Flip-flops originated in Japan, but in Japan they are called “beach sandals.”I would like more people to learn about Japanese-made flip-flops. I believe this year will be a year of taking on the challenge of going global.stuff

Taking Japanese-born beach sandals overseas

We were introduced as a support project by JETRO, a national organization that assists Japanese companies with overseas expansion. Taking TSUKUMO’s flip-flops overseas. Interested parties, please contact us.stuff

Seeking OEM partners.

Japan-inspired flip flops flipflop was born in japan.tsukumo is the only factory in japan. ▼contact https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/contact  stuff

Seeking wholesalers as our partners.

Japan-inspired flip flops flipflop was born in japan.tsukumo is the only factory in japan. ▼contact https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/contact  stuff

The world’s beloved beach sandals originated in Japan. What are the TSUKUMO sandals, the only ones still produced domestically today?

Inside the thong strap is the word “JAPAN.” Kujūku is Japan’s only brand that continuously manufactures beach sandals domestically. The brand name ‘TSUKUMO’ means “ninety-nine,” derived from subtracting one from one hundred. It embodies the brand’s commitment to never be satisfied with the status quo and to constantly strive for the ultimate sandal. https://www.pen-online.jp/article/019552.html Japan-inspiredstuff

Seeking wholesalers as our partners.

Japan-inspired flip flops flipflop was born in japan.tsukumo is the only factory in japan. ▼contact https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/contactstuff

Seeking OEM partners.

Japan-inspired flip flops flipflop was born in japan.tsukumo is the only factory in japan. ▼contact https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/contactstuff