paradoxbox Report post Posted December 25, 2011 (edited) Hi all, I live in Japan and am a first time leatherworker. I'm wondering if anyone knows any reasonably priced leather suppliers in Japan? I speak Japanese (And read it) but the leather suppliers I have found so far are expensive and offer only small sizes of leather like A4 sheets. I found an interesting link here on this forum but lost it... If anyone can help I'd appreciate it very much! Edited December 25, 2011 by paradoxbox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted December 25, 2011 The ebay guy going by craftsjapan (or very close to that) would be a good place to start. he sells a lot to import here but I would have to imagine he would sell within country too. He is usually reasonable in what he has listed on ebay. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted December 25, 2011 Simon runs a company from Japan called 'GoodJapan.' You also have Kyoshee Elle, Craft Japan, K-craft, Lefty's Leathercraft, Shop Cram. Good luck and welcome to the forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradoxbox Report post Posted December 26, 2011 Simon runs a company from Japan called 'GoodJapan.' You also have Kyoshee Elle, Craft Japan, K-craft, Lefty's Leathercraft, Shop Cram. Good luck and welcome to the forum! Thanks King's X, Shop Cram especially has good pricing on leather, caiman crocodile skins for around $170 and they have a lot of selection of other stuff too. The goods-japan guys have a great English website, unfortunately if you're living in Japan you end up paying a lot more by purchasing from them. May be a good option for people living overseas and without Japanese ability though. Thanks guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted December 26, 2011 Paradoxbox From my understanding their supplies come from the 'big' leather retailers and suppliers in Japan. Kyos Elle, Craft Japan, Seiwa, etc. I believe it might be the same places where Shop Cram, Nobel Leather, etc get their supplies. You probably have more access to the suppliers since you are there like us here in the USA. Either way, I wish you luck. By the way, Cram's embossing work is AWESOME. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cem Report post Posted December 27, 2011 Paradoxbox From my understanding their supplies come from the 'big' leather retailers and suppliers in Japan. Kyos Elle, Craft Japan, Seiwa, etc. I believe it might be the same places where Shop Cram, Nobel Leather, etc get their supplies. You probably have more access to the suppliers since you are there like us here in the USA. Either way, I wish you luck. By the way, Cram's embossing work is AWESOME. Kings X, do you have the website addresses for the other ones you mentioned I've got Craft Japan, Seiwa & Leftys but the others aren't coming up in searches, I buy stuff from Simon but I may have a friend going to Japan next year and they said they would have a look around for me. Thank you Cheers, Clair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crimson Report post Posted January 5, 2012 I think the below Kyoshin Elle website has a comprehensive list of leather craft suppliers in Japan. Including Shop Cram ( http://www.shop-cram.com/ ) http://www.kyoshin-elle.co.jp/index_shop.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goodsjapan Report post Posted April 29, 2012 Simon runs a company from Japan called 'GoodJapan.' You also have Kyoshee Elle, Craft Japan, K-craft, Lefty's Leathercraft, Shop Cram. Good luck and welcome to the forum! Thanks Sam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goodsjapan Report post Posted April 29, 2012 Hi all, I live in Japan and am a first time leatherworker. I'm wondering if anyone knows any reasonably priced leather suppliers in Japan? I speak Japanese (And read it) but the leather suppliers I have found so far are expensive and offer only small sizes of leather like A4 sheets. I found an interesting link here on this forum but lost it... If anyone can help I'd appreciate it very much! Hello I might be able to help, drop me a line at info@goodsjapan.jp with what you have in mind. Unfortunately leather here's a bit pricey, ranging from ¥130-¥200 a dashi (9cm x 9cm if memory serves correct) and if you're outside the Kanto area shipping is almost as expensive as international post, though if you order bulk I might be able to get a discount. Looking forward to hearing from you. Please 'like' us on Facebook, subscribe to our Youtube channel and follow us on Twitter! Please see links below. Cheers Simon -------- Visit our website today! http://www.goodsjapan.jp Please 'like' us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/GoodsJapan Find instructions & how-to videos at our YouTube page! http://www.youtube.com/goodsjapanjp Get notified of new listings on Twitter http://twitter.com/goodsjapan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
