Iconic Japanese Bag Maker Yoshida Marks 90 Years of Durable, Innovative Design

By Mayu Yamamoto / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
17:41 JST,
January 22, 2026
Tokyo-based bag maker Yoshida & Co., known as “Yoshida Kaban,” celebrated its 90th anniversary last year. In November, the company held an exhibition in Tokyo showcasing bags that represent the brand’s origins. With its strengths in durable construction for long-term use and designs adapted to ...
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