SEIJI NAITO

As the fifth-generation proprietor of 'Gion Naitou,' a traditional craftsman boasting a 140-yeartradition founded on the crafting philosophy of 'beauty of utility.'He himself is also active as a shoku-shonin (a merchant who also crafts by hand). Using the techniques cultivated over 140 years and modern sensibilities, he unveiled a new form of footwear, 'JOJO Naitou'. In 2020, he created 'KAPPO,' a second product, and in 2021, he released 'KODORI,' a wedge sole type that does not differentiate between Japanese and Western style. Under the belief that 'the power of footwear is to bridge the most basic aspects of life, namely, clothing, food, and housing, and thus, connecting life and dreams,' he continues to express a unique worldview, promoting beauty and health.More info here if you want:http://gion-naitou.com/en