27 January 2026
Japan Leather & Leather Goods Industries Association (JLIA)
Stand Number: 1B-F05-JP
Certificate: The organiser of JLIA Sustainable Certification
The JLIA Sustainable Certification, recently launched by the Japan Leather and Leather Goods Industries Association, is based on the SDGs and international ESG standards. It evaluates key areas such as governance, labor and human rights, environmental management, and product safety.
Aikawa Co Ltd
Stand Number: 1B-E02-JP
Product sectors: Chrome tanning, tannin tanning, and chrome-free tanning are used to produce both smooth and shrunken leather, specifically crafted from the hides of Japanese Black cattle (Kuroge Washū).
Aikawa Shōji is a leather wholesaler. In 2011, the company established its own production line to manufacture leather directly.
Kotobukiya Co Ltd
Stand Number: 1B-E04-JP
Product sectors: “Original Japan Leather: “Origami” and “KARUI”; Leather Collection: “JAPAN SOFT.”
Kotobukiya Co., Ltd., founded in 1960, is known for its original Japan Leather items, such as “Origami” and “KARUI,” which won first place at the Tokyo Leather Fair. The leather collection titled “JAPAN SOFT,” characterized by the exceptional feel of the leather and the traditional soft tanning techniques that define its quality.
Kyoden Ltd
Stand Number: 1B-E06-JP
Product sectors: Cattle born and raised in Kyoto.
Kyoden Ltd. specializes in creating MIYAKO LEATHER, a material brand developed and sold by the handmade leather goods brand COTOCUL.
Itoh Noboru-Syoten Co Ltd
Stand Number: 1B-F01-JP
Product sectors: Thick leather options include oiled leather and saddle leather treated with belt oil, as well as tanned leather suitable for carving.
As a sales agent for Tochigi Leather Co., Ltd.’s tannin-tanned leather, the company provides thick leather for belts, which is rare even on a global scale.
Robicoco Co., Ltd
Stand Number: 1B-F03-JP
Product sectors: Branding Japanese leather for both domestic and international markets, focusing on sustainable leather.
Robicoco incorporate techniques and sensibilities from various industries into traditional tanning methods to create innovative new materials.
Masahiko Kasei Co., Ltd.
Stand Number: 1B-B09
Certificate: Gold Level – Japan Eco Leather
Product sectors: Dependable leather solutions for the industrial and occupational footwear market, featuring durable, water-resistant leathers.
Founded in 1962, Masahiko Kasei Co., Ltd. is a Japanese tannery specializing in high-performance bovine leathers for safety shoes and work boots.
Sakamoto Corporation
Stand Number: 1C-C31
Certificate: Bronze Level – Japan Eco Leather
Product sectors: lacquer-finished leather
Kurozan leather is a traditional Japanese lacquered leather, historically used for samurai armor. Finished through multiple layers of natural lacquer, it features exceptional strength, water resistance, and a unique deep gloss, making it ideal for luxury goods and bespoke craftsmanship.
Hashimoto Industry
Stand Number: 1D-D09
Certificate: Gold Level – Japan Eco Leather
Product sectors: Full vegetable-tanned leather in cow and horsehide, shell cordovan, and leather for baseball gloves.
The sole distributor of TOCHIGI LEATHER and SHINKI HIKAKU, offering a variety of Japanese leather, all made in Japan.
Launching Event
At the APLF 2026 press conference, JLIA (Japan Leather and Leather Goods Industries Association) will formally announce its latest launches, including the newly introduced JLIA Sustainable Certification, a programme aligned with the SDGs and international ESG standards that recognises sustainability progress across the leather supply chain.
JLIA will also feature the Japan Eco Leather Certification, which certifies leathers produced with reduced environmental impact, assessed against criteria such as chemical safety, responsible manufacturing processes and waste management.
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