Kojima: The Town Behind Japan's School Uniforms
A Textile Town's Path to Uniform-Making
Thanks to its mild climate and land well suited to cotton cultivation, the Bizen–Bicchu region that includes Kojima has long been home to a thriving textile industry. From the Meiji era through the Showa era, this sewing expertise was channeled into uniform-making, and Kojima grew into one of Japan's foremost centers of school uniform production.
Denim and school uniforms may seem worlds apart, but both are connected by the same spirit of Kojima craftsmanship: garments built to be sturdy and long-lasting, finished with care.
Careful Craftsmanship, Still Alive Today
Kojima remains home to school uniform manufacturers and related businesses that supply tailored uniforms to schools across the country. Many of the artisans behind Kojima's denim also trace their roots back to uniform-making.
As you walk the town, you may come across monuments and displays related to school uniforms. Beyond its reputation as a denim town, take a moment to discover this other side of Kojima's manufacturing history.
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