Kurokawa Kaban Launches Exclusive Smooth Cow Leather Cube-Shaped 'Classic Edition'
Kurokawa Kaban, a renowned bag maker founded in 1895, is set to release a limited quantity of their highly requested Smooth Cow Leather Cube-Shaped 'Classic Edition' backpacks. This special edition will be available starting July 14, accompanied by unique referral promotions and store purchase bonuses for customers.
As Kurokawa Kaban gears up for this release, it's important to note that the order period for the standard model of backpacks aimed at students entering in April 2026 has already ended at the end of June. The popularity of previous models led to a surge of inquiries, prompting the company to produce a limited number of these exclusive backpacks in eight different past models.
Classic Edition Line-Up
Kurokawa Kaban presents two stylish collections of the Classic Edition backpacks:
- - Black Backpacks with Different Stitch Colors: Four models are available including black, black with blue stitching, black with gold stitching, and black with red stitching. The traditional black backpack offers a unique personality through varying stitch designs, with the black×red combination being particularly popular after its recent debut.
- - Backpacks with Pink Stitching: This collection features four models—wine with pink, camel with pink, aqua with pink, and lavender with pink. These models, exclusive to this release, include a zipper pocket and a heart-shaped backrest stitch, making them a whimsical choice for kids.
Limited quantities will be available until stock runs out, with final deliveries scheduled between January and the commencement of the school year in 2026. For detailed lineup information, visit
Kurokawa Kaban’s official page.
Special Referral Campaign
Kurokawa Kaban invites existing users of their 'Habata ku®' backpacks to participate in a referral campaign. If a customer introduces friends or siblings and these new customers place an order for the Smooth Cow Leather Cube-Shaped 'Classic Edition,' both the referrer and the new buyer will receive a special gift—a handcrafted leather accessory. Previous orderers for backpacks are also eligible to participate in this promotional event.
Check out the referral campaign
here.
In-Store Purchase Bonuses
Customers who place orders in-person at either the 'Kurokawa Kaban Sogawahon-ten in Toyama' or the 'Kurokawa Kaban Showroom in Ginza, Tokyo’ will receive special bonuses. These include either a unicorn charm or an original name tag, which has a dinosaur design, making it a highly coveted collectible.
For more details about the store bonuses, visit
this link.
The Landscape of Recent 'Randaku'
The trend of purchasing backpacks for elementary school students, referred to as 'Randaku,' has been progressively starting earlier each year. Companies have begun accepting catalog request orders in the autumn, one and a half years before the school year starts. Many popular models now sell out within hours or days after their official launch. Therefore, customers looking for in-demand models are encouraged to check them out in stores or events ahead of time.
About Kurokawa Kaban’s Backpacks
Kurokawa Kaban sources leather from cattle and horses, ensuring that it is a sustainable material. In light of today's sustainability efforts, leather is gaining attention for being strong and durable while returning to nature. Uniquely, there are no two pieces of natural material alike; every component has its character, which Kurokawa Kaban honors by using high-quality, carefully selected leather. Artisans meticulously sew each backpack, fostering uniqueness with every stitch. Furthermore, they have developed the 'Habata ku®' backpacks, designed to reduce physical strain on children.
Kurokawa Kaban continues to focus on crafting backpacks that serve as reliable companions throughout children's six years of elementary school education.
About Kurokawa Kaban
Kurokawa Kaban began operations in 1895, adhering to the philosophy of supporting children's bright futures through bags. They emphasize handmade, quality craftsmanship using natural materials, striving to create bags that grow alongside children through time rather than merely being functional goods.
For more information about Kurokawa Kaban:
- - Company Name: Kurokawa Kaban, Ltd.
- - CEO: Yoshirou Kurokawa
- - Year Established: 1895
- - Business Focus: Crafting and selling original leather goods, bags, and accessories.
- - Address: 3-6-15 Sogawa, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, 930-0083, Japan
- - Contact: support@kurokawa-kaban.com
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