Chiyoji Socks - A Japanese Brand That Will Keep Your Feet Cozy Forever!

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    • 2019-12-16

Chiyoji Socks, based in Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture, is a popular brand dear to those who love wearing comfortable socks with charming designs. We take a look at the factory where these Japan-quality socks are made from start to finish, and visit the Chiyoji shop in Sannomiya, Kobe.

Chiyoji Socks: A Japanese Brand Created From Meticulous Craftsmanship

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Currently, 90% of the socks in Japan's domestic market are imported (*). Chiyoji Socks (Japanese) is a domestic company that manufactures and sells high-quality, yet reasonably-priced socks. Chiyoji is especially known for making socks with comfort, quality, and simple style.

Today, we take a look at this brand hailed for its functionality and topnotch design. We visited the production factory, which is usually not open to the public, and the shop in Kobe, where these wonderful socks can be purchased.

Where Chiyoji Socks Are Made

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Chiyoji Socks are made at a Chiyodaseni Industries (Japanese) factory located in the Banshu area of Hyogo Prefecture. The area was once known for its cotton cultivation. Since its establishment in 1951, the company has become a long-standing shop for three generations and continues to be run by President Hasegawa’s family. The sock display and sales of the socks take place at the workshop pictured above.

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The manufacturing workshop is surrounded by nature. Hyogo Prefecture is makes the second largest amount of socks in Japan according to statistics by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (Nara Prefecture produces the most).

A Workshop with 60 Knitting Machines

For this article, we were specially allowed to tour the workshop where the socks are manufactured. Knitting machines are lined up in rows. Each employee works hard, whether it be setting up the threads, controlling the devices, or checking on sock quality. The socks are made carefully one by one.

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