Craftsman in charge
Born in Nara Prefecture. Joined Kaban Kobo Yamamoto in 2000. Engaged in making randoseru in the XX group, and since 2008, involved in various bag-making in the leather products group. Numerous exhibition and award histories.
Other works by craftsmen
Adult school bag making school together with school bag craftsmenteeth,
This course takes three days to complete, from selecting the leather for the school bag to the preparation, sewing, and finishing.
Flow of the experience
Day1
9:00 Meet in front of Kashihara Shrine.
橿原の歴史などご紹介をしながら橿原神宮まで歩き、参拝、散策をします。
日本はじまりの地で、ものづくりスクールを始めましょう。
日本はじまりの地で、ものづくりスクールを始めましょう。
9:45 Move to the main workshop
We will travel by car from Kashihara Shrine to the main workshop.
10:00 Arrive at the main workshop
While you enjoy your tea, we will explain about Yamamoto Bag Workshop and prepare for today's work.
10:15 Start of work
まずは、ランドセルの革・Start by choosing the thread color. The following process is also職人がひとつひつの工程を丁寧にご説明いたします。
12:30 Lunch break
飛鳥の歴史と自然を感じられる昼食が食べられる(レストラン名)までお連れします。
メニューは00種類からお選びください。
メニューは00種類からお選びください。
14:00 Work
In the afternoon, you will be pasting the interior lining and also trying your hand at edge painting, one of the more difficult steps in making a school bag.
16:00 Work ends
Day2
9:45 Meet in front of Kashihara Shrine
On the second day, we will meet at Kashihara-Jingu-mae Station and then move to the main workshop.
10:00 Arrive at the main workshop
While you enjoy your tea, we will explain about Yamamoto Bag Workshop and prepare for today's work.
10:15 Start of work
On the second day, we will start with a visit to the randoseru workshop. You will have the opportunity to see up close how the craftsmen make randoseru. Please feel free to ask any questions!
12:30 Lunch break
飛鳥の歴史と自然を感じられる昼食が食べられる(レストラン名)までお連れします。
メニューは00種類からお選びください。
メニューは00種類からお選びください。
14:00 Start of work
午後はWe will sew the front part of the body of the backpack.
It requires patience as we will be hand-sewing, but the sense of accomplishment when it's finished is unparalleled.
It requires patience as we will be hand-sewing, but the sense of accomplishment when it's finished is unparalleled.
16:00 Work ends
Day3
9:45 Meet in front of Kashihara Shrine
いよいよ最終日です。
朝はいつもどおり橿原神宮前駅でお待ち合わせをしたあと、本舎工房移動します。
朝はいつもどおり橿原神宮前駅でお待ち合わせをしたあと、本舎工房移動します。
10:00 Arrive at the main workshop
While you enjoy your tea, we will explain about Yamamoto Bag Workshop and prepare for today's work.
10:15 Start of work
On the third day, we will start with the assembly sewing. This involves sewing the back of the backpack to the body part that holds the items. We will sew each stitch with strength using a thick needle.
12:30 Lunch break
飛鳥の歴史と自然を感じられる昼食が食べられる(レストラン名)までお連れします。
メニューは00種類からお選びください。
メニューは00種類からお選びください。
14:00 Start of work
午後はいよいよ最終工程。Attach the shoulder strap and it's done.
16:00 Work ends
3日間のスクール、お疲れ様でした!
After finishing your work, please take your time to enjoy some tea and share your thoughts with us.
After a short break, you can also do some shopping at the Nara main store.
After shopping, we will take you to your desired location.
The surrounding environment of Kaban Kobo Yamamoto.
After finishing your work, please take your time to enjoy some tea and share your thoughts with us.
After a short break, you can also do some shopping at the Nara main store.
After shopping, we will take you to your desired location.
The surrounding environment of Kaban Kobo Yamamoto.
Capacity: 8 people
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Target age: 12 years and older
The workshop has many sharp tools and equipment. For safety reasons, we kindly ask that children under 12 years old do not enter the workshop.
Workshop: Yamamoto Bag Workshop
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Target age: 12 years and older
The workshop has many sharp tools and equipment. For safety reasons, we kindly ask that children under 12 years old do not enter the workshop.
Workshop: Yamamoto Bag Workshop

What is a randoseru?
私たち鞄工房山本は1949年から、約70年以上もの間ランドセルをつくり続けてきています。一つ一つ丁寧につくられるランドセルは、近年では海外の方からの注目も高まっています。
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