Corporate philosophy : Evolve tradition to enrich people today.
Company Information
- Company Name
- Iwasa Co., Ltd.
- Representative
- Hiroshi Iwasa
- Capital
- 30 million yen
- Founded
- 1928 (Showa 3)
- location
〒542-0073
Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Nihonbashi 2-14-4- TEL
- 06-6633-4681
- FAX
- 06-6644-0025
- Business Content
- Planning, manufacturing and sales of Japanese style bags, sandals and formal bags
HISTORY & TRADITION
Refine the aesthetic sense nurtured by tradition.
Founded in 1928 (Showa 3), Iwasa has built up a 90-year history through the manufacture of thongs, sandals, handbags for Japanese clothing, and formal bags. Unwavering with the times, we infuse each and every product with the proper Japanese spirit that values courtesy. We treasure the aesthetic sense nurtured by tradition and culture, and will continue to protect what remains unchanged and what must not be changed.
Founded in 1928, Iwasa has been manufacturing sandals,purses,and formal bags for more than 90 years. The spirit of politeness, care, and courtesy is timeless, and crafted into every product. We value the aesthentic sense cultivated by tradition and culture, protecting the important values That should last forever.
CRAFT & KINDNESS
Towards the inheritance of artisan culture.
"HANDMADE IN JAPAN" is Iwasa's policy. Rooted in Osaka, a city of handicrafts where artisans gather, we turn our backs on overseas production and mass production by machine, and insist on making everything by hand. Small items that encapsulate modesty require the skilled techniques of artisans. Careful manufacturing means careful human development. Iwasa inherits the artisan culture and expresses the warmth that can only be achieved by handwork.
"HANDMADE IN JAPAN" is Iwasa's policy. From the artisans of Osaka, a city famous for handcrafted goods, our products are manufactured by hand, not mass-produced or imported from other countries. Our painstakingly handcrafted manufactured products convey a Japanese spirit of conscientiousness and Kindness unique to the artisans of Osaka. Express your natural warmth and empathy with goods that reflect the meticulous attention to detail of Iwasa's Master craftsman.
MADE IN JAPAN & QUALITY
The peace of mind that comes from products made in Japan.
In order to deliver reliable quality to our customers, Iwasa carries out all processes domestically, from dyeing to weaving, gluing, fitting metal fittings, inspection, and packaging. We pursue quality in every detail. We respect the dexterity of Japanese craftsmen and their sincere and careful work attitude, and deliver superior products that are unique to Japanese products with peace of mind and satisfaction.
In order to deliver reliable quality to customers, Iwasa is doing everything from dyeing to sticking, gluing, fittings of metal fittings, inspection and packaging in Japan. Beyond the beauty of the finish, pursue the quality thoroughly even in the part that hides after completion . Respecting the handsome dexterity of Japanese craftsmen and the attitude toward serious and careful work, we deliver gems unique to domestic products with security and satisfaction.
History
1928
- Founded in Osaka by Yoshisuke Iwasa as a thong manufacturer.
1963
- Started production of handbags for Japanese clothing
1965
- Constructed head office building in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
1971
- Changed organization to a joint-stock company
1977
- Norizumi Iwasa appointed as the second president
1981
- Started producing formal bags by applying Japanese style bag production techniques.
1985
- Established the formal wear division, which became the twin pillar of the business along with the kimono division.
1994
- Opened a head office showroom capable of displaying over 100 items
- Formal bag "TV shopping" begins
2007
- Koji Iwasa becomes the third president. Head office is expanded and business is expanded.
2008
- Celebrating 80 years since the company was founded
2013
2015
- Constructing a new building with an exhibition space and workshop to train the next generation of craftsmen
- Radio shopping for formal bags begins
2017
2018
2022
- November IWASA Official Shop Renewal | New design to better communicate our corporate activities to everyone
2023
- Celebrating 95 years since its founding