Kansai Conference & Seminar • Company visit

Exploring the Japanese Leather Industry of Himeji

Tuesday 8 April 2025 - 10:45 am to 2:00 pm (UTC+9)

Sanyo Leather, 43, Togo-cho, 670-0821, Himeji, Japan, 079-281-2141

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Event language(s)
English, French, Japanese

Price: Members : ¥2,000 JPY
Non-Members : ¥3,000 JPY

Cancellation policy: fees may not be reimburse after the registration deadline.

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Discover the excellence of Himeji leather: an exclusive immersion into a Japanese tannery, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern techniques.

Our Kansai office invites you to explore Japan’s leather industry and discover the ancestral expertise of Himeji.

The day will begin with a seminar led by our Administrator, Emmanuel Marchat, focusing on Japan’s luxury leather industry. It will be followed by an exclusive visit to Sanyo Leather tannery, a true showcase of local craftsmanship.

For nearly 1,000 years, Himeji has upheld the tradition of "tannage blanc", an ancient leatherworking technique originating in the region. This fully natural, chemical-free process relies on local resources from the Harima area: the river’s water, its salt, and a mild climate with a balance of warmth and moderate rainfall.

⚠ Due to organizational constraints, participation is limited to a maximum of 20 attendees. ⚠

Speaker(s)

Emmanuel MARCHATRepresentative Director of Stahl Japan, Ltd.

Many thanks to our Partners

Program

Schedule of the Visit

10:45 – Group departure by car from Himeji Station (Meeting point: Shinkansen exit)
11:00 – Guided tour of Sanyo Leather, led by Mr. Emmanuel Marchat, Managing Director of Stahl Japan
12:30 – End of the visit
13:00 – Friendly lunch
[Optional] 14:00 – Visit to Himeji Castle

※ For participants coming from Tokyo:
🚅 Approx. 2h50 from Tokyo Station (Tōkaidō Shinkansen)

Departure 7:21 (Tokyo) on Nozomi 215
Transfer at Shin-Osaka
Arrival 10:33 (Himeji) on Hikari 501

Event Location

※ 🚗 RDV à Himeji Station pour un départ collectif en voiture à 10h45 pour Sanyo Leather

🚆 Himeji Station (Tōkaidō-Sanyo line / Sanyo Shinkansen)

🚅 2h50 de Tokyo Station (Tōkaidō Shinkansen) départ 7:21 (Tokyo) par Nozomi 215, arrivée 10:33 (Himeji) par Hikari 501 (transfert à Shin-Osaka)