About us
CraftSupply Kaban is a Hong Kong retailer of authentic Japanese randoseru, handcrafted in Nagoya by Murase Kabanko (村瀬鞄行). We bring their school bags and adult randoseru to families and professionals in Hong Kong and overseas.
About Murase Kabanko
Murase Kabanko was founded in 1957 in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, and has made randoseru for more than six decades. Every bag is cut, stitched and assembled by craftsmen at their Nagoya workshop, combining techniques handed down since the Meiji era with modern ideas for comfort and safety.
- Handmade in Nagoya, Japan — each randoseru is finished by hand, one at a time.
- Built for six years of school life — durable construction, a protective "Gakushuin-style" edge around the body, and a free repair service for the six years of primary school.
- Comfort-focused design — features such as the 10 mm shock-absorbing M Cushion, the breathable Y-line back pad and raised back fittings that bring the weight closer to the body.
- Award-winning craftsmanship — recognised at the Japan Leather Award (2022 Special Selection; 2024 Artistic Design Award) and the 38th Japan Bag Technical Creation Competition (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award).
Exceptional Japanese craftsmanship. Thoughtfully priced.
We believe the value of a well-made bag lies in its materials, the skill behind every detail and the years of use it can offer. Our online-first model keeps traditional retail overheads lower, allowing us to offer carefully selected Japanese bags at considered prices without making the product itself the compromise.
Our focus is on the craftsmanship of Japan's domestic market: distinctive randoseru and leather bags that can be difficult to discover or purchase overseas. We bring that world closer, with clear product information and support in English and Chinese.
Rather than asking you to pay for an elaborate retail setting, we want your budget to go towards what you carry every day. Explore the materials, construction and details, then choose the bag that feels right for you.
Why buy from CraftSupply Kaban
- Authentic Murase Kabanko products sourced directly from Japan
- Kids randoseru in genuine cowhide and lightweight synthetic leather, plus selected adult randoseru in Tochigi leather
- Local support in Hong Kong in English and Chinese
- Tracked shipping in Hong Kong and to selected countries
Shop kids randoseru · Shop adult randoseru
Further reading
To learn more about the role of the randoseru in Japanese school life, see The Book Bag That Binds Japanese Society — The New York Times.