Leather brand Ojaga Design has announced a new collection inspired by the French children's book Barbapapa by Annette Tison and Talus Taylor. The official online store is now taking preorders for this adorable merch!     Ojaga Design is a handmade leather brand based in Tachikawa City, Tokyo. The location handles all processes from dyeing, cutting, and sewing, so each piece is made with care and will last a lifetime. The characters from Barbapapa are incredibly popular in Japan and have already seen collaborations with companies like Mister Donut.   This collection consists of nine different types of leather items, including key chains, card cases, and long wallets. Are these characters popular in your country?   ©2021 Alice Taylor & Thomas Taylor ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Japanese sock company Tabio is set to release a cute sock collection in collaboration with Miffy on May 17.  

The Line-Up

Miffy Short Socks | 3 Colours | ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

Miffy Embroidered Socks | (2 Colours) | Women's ¥1,430, Children's ¥1,210 (Tax Included)

Miffy Short Socks | 3 Colours | ¥1,430 (Tax Included)

Miffy Embroidered Socks | (2 Colours) | Women's ¥1,430, Children's ¥1,210 (Tax Included)

 

Limited-Edition Novelty

The sock collection arrives with four different sock models featuring adorable Miffy designs. Those who spend over ¥3,300 on the collection will also receive a free Miffy memo pad.

The popular French picture book series Barbapapa, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, has launched its second collaboration with KINOKUNIYA to release a limited-edition collection of bags at all PLAZA and MINiPLA branches as well as select KINOKUNIYA stores in Japan on March 5.   Barbapapa x KINOKUNIYA Line-Up  

Barbapapa x KINOKUNIYA Canvas Tote Bags | ¥2,750 (Tax Included)

PLAZA・MINiPLA Colours / KINOKUNIYA Colours

The adorable bags come in 7 different designs from tote bags to lunch bags. The canvas tote bags in particular are a stylish standout for their casual colouring and design. The tote bags have four pockets on the inside and outside and are a big enough size to fit a 500ml bottle.   Two other collections of the bags will also be released in exclusive PLAZA/MINiPLA and KINOKUNIYA colours, each of which is only available at their respective stores.   ©2021 Alice Taylor & Thomas Taylor ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Japanese sock brand Tabio is teaming up with the popular South Korean brand 'she said that' to release a collaborative new collection of socks. Pre-sales will open on Tabio's online store on January 22 with general sales rolling out in-store at Tabio on January 29.   she said that is a South Korean brand that mainly focuses on accessories such as bags and iPhone cases. The brand's owner and designer Lee Yezi is also popular in Japan for their pop illustrations.

she said that Logo Print Socks | ¥1,600 (Before Tax)

she said tha Logo Embroidered Socks | ¥1,400 (Before Tax)

The line-up includes two different sock types which are packaged in an original design bag.

Stickers

Original Cotton Pouch

For every pair bought customers will receive a novelty sticker, and if they spend over ¥3,000 on the socks they'll get an original cotton pouch designed by Lee Yezi too. These novelty items are available while supplies last.

Tabio has teamed up with Yasuko Furita's fashion brand TOGA to release a special new collection of winter socks on Sunday (December 10). They are available to purchase via the companies' official websites as well as Tabio stores in Japan.  

The Line-Up

STYLE 1: TOGA Front See-Through Socks | ¥1,600

Colours: 12 Beige / 44 Dark Red / 74 Green / 86 Navy Black Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm

STYLE 2: TOGA Colour Block Reversible Socks | ¥1,800

Colours: 42 Red / 74 Green / 87 Orange Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm, 25cm~27cm

STYLE 3: TOGA Front Logo Socks | ¥1,800

Colours: 22 Brown / 42 Red / 74 Green / 86 Navy Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm, 25cm~27cm

STYLE 4: TOGA Line x Tiger Print Socks | ¥2,000

Colours: 09 White / 20 Beige / 47 Burgundy Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm, 25cm~27cm

STYLE 5: TOGA Socks | ¥2,000

Colours: 09 White / 12 Black / 47 Burgundy / 74 Green Sizes: 22.5cm~24.5cm, 25cm~27cm

Packaging

  Add some style and colour to your feet with the new TOGA x Tabio collaboration.

Japanese sock manufacturers Tabio, which manages numerous stores like KUTSUSHITAYA, Tabio and TabioMEN, has collaborated with Sanrio and released a collection of character socks on August 21. The socks are available on Tabio's official website and at Tabio stores in Japan. The cute sock designs feature popular Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and come in a variety of colours to add to your wardrobe.

HELLO KITTY Box Logo Socks | ¥1,200 (Before Tax)

These colourful socks feature a subtle illustration of Hello Kitty's ribbon on the logo.

HELLO KITTY Logo Name Glitter Short Socks | ¥1,200 (Before Tax)

A cute collection of basic colour socks with glitter on them, also featuring Hello Kitty's ribbon on the heel.

SANRIO CHARACTERS Collaboration Print Low Crews | ¥2,300 (Before Tax)

This pair features a sushi design with Hello Kitty, Keroppi, Hangyodon, Badtz-Maru, Gudetama, and Cinnamoroll.   Fans who buy a pair of any of these socks will receive a free mirror. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.