[Product description] Tsukumo is a Japanese flip-flop brand which is now quite rare. ■History Flip-flops are said to be born in Japan (Kobe) around 1950. They had been made around the country until 1980s, but there have been discontinuance of business and overseas transfer after that, and now Tsukumo is the only manufacturer that isstuff

Made in Japan engraved on the back of the sole. https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/stuff

The molds are made in Kobe. A factory with a long history. https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/stuff

The way the straps are attached has remained the same for 70 years. https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/stuff

It’s white and I’m careful not to get it dirty. https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/stuff

The six line pattern is a feature of Japanese made flip flops. The six lines are a feature of TSUKUMO, the only company that still manufac tures flip-flops in Japan. https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/stuff

The Japanese flip flops have six lines on the strap. https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/stuff

It’s available in European sizes up to 54. https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/stuff

The oldest existing flip-flop factory in Japan. https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/stuff

Dies that have been carefully used for over 30 years https://en.tsukumo2013.co.jp/stuff