How It All Began
Ever since I was a student, I've always liked riding motorcycles.
Therefore most of the outfits that I would wear were mainly “ biker goods”.
Among them is a brand called「langlitz leather」
Although it is a leather band from America, I could still remember the impact it had on me when I first came across this brand.
From the outside it felt like an amour but the moment I tried it on , I was surprised at how well it actually fits.
I was overwhelmed by the flexibility, scent and luxury of the leather and as a teenager, this has opened my eyes to a whole new world.
This is where it all began, the first step that got me interested in “leather”
In the year 2017,as my interest in leather grew stronger, I started searching for leather craft books and began my self-taught journey .However I came to realize that the best teaching materials were not books with detailed explanation but rather the wallet , bags and leather jacket that I own. I would then disassemble them, rearrange the design and create an original end product.
Gradually, I became immersed in the world of leather-craft and to this day , the very same emotions runs through me with each and every stitch put into finishing a products.
We aim to create original products tailored to suit each individual using CAD.
Over the time, the color and appearances of a leather piece may change. Hence creating products that will remian stylish for life is something we'll always try to achieve.
Concept
#1 Our story
#2 Turning point
#3 Why leather and why us ?
#1 Our story
So how did Inokura begin ? It all started with an interest in making things. My experience in architecture design led me to my other passion that is leather-craft.
Inokura leather is based in Japan which specializes in custom-made leather products; 100% handmade , genuine leather & love.
Founded by Tetsuji Igura in the year 2010, Inokura Leather was born in the aims of creating products that is uniquely yours.
Our workshop is located in Gotemba City , Japan, where the magnificent Mount Fuji can be spotted within plain sight.
Together with our highly skilled craftsmen, we aspire to create products that will last a lifetime. And in the course of 9 years, we have been acknowledged for producing high quality, handmade leather products ranging from card holder, wallet, bag and everything leather.
#2 Turning point
Our company has then prospered further after the launch of our best seller none other than our car key fob cover.
We have since gained an even greater reputation after collaborating with numerous Japanese car manufacturing companies like Toyota, Nissan, Subaru and Honda. Not forgetting famous car manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and BMW.
Inokura leather has since become a reputable brand with satisfied customers throughout Japan and also all over the world. Some of our customers includes countries like USA, Australia, Europe and Asia.
#3 Why leather and why us ?
・Durable and Stylish : able to withstand many years of wear & tear.
・A form of status.
・Age in style like a good bottle of wine.
・Protection
・100% genuine Japanese cowhide leather ( 姫路レザー. Top Grade Himeji Leather)
・HANDMADE & carefully crafted using selected vegetable tanned leather
・Wide variety of colors to choose from.
・Engraving of names & logos

The symbol between inokura’s “I” and “KURA” is represented by 1 out of the 3 oak leaves known as Maruni Ni Mitsu Kashiwa(丸に三つ柏)meaning “Three Leaves Oak Circle”which is the symbol of our family crest.
The reason we chose this leaf as our symbol mark is not only because it is part of our family crest but also because it plays an important part when it comes to leather making.
The bark of the oak tree have a very high tannin content and was often used as a tanning agent.
At the present moment, many new alternatives are being used for leather tanning but oak still remains an important material.
Furthermore, oak leaf is widely used for various occasions like honoring the gods and festival celebrations. Its existence is still very much valued to this day.
Official shop

Inokura Leather Workshop
Store Name | Inokura Leather |
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Company Name | Inokura Leather Co., Ltd. |
Location | 〒 412-0033 Gotemba,Shizuoka PrefectureKamiyama 1767 |
TEL | +81550-70-6050 |
Business Hours | Mon - Tue , Thu - Sat / 8am - 6pm JST(GMT+9) |