[From Hiroshima] Handmade sneakers made from origami cranes

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SPINGLE Co., Ltd's head office is located in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture. As a company located in Hiroshima Prefecture, we created sneakers with a wish for peace. The upper of this sneaker is made from origami cranes donated by people around the world to pray for peace.

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We make SPINGLE, original handmade sneakers with a focus on comfort. Inheriting a factory that has been in operation since before the war, we have continued to carry on the traditional vulcanized shoe manufacturing method. GLOBAL SHOES GALLERY, a directly managed store across from the factory, carries a wide selection of shoes and bags, mainly SPINGLE. There is a gallery and a cafe inside the building, so you can not only take your time choosing shoes, but also use it as a base for walking around Fuchu, or as a place to take a break during your trip.

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Dissemination that only a company based in Hiroshima can provide
How recycled paper crane sneakers are made
Places you want to go wearing recycled paper crane sneakers

Dissemination that only a company based in Hiroshima can provide

August 6th every year is Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Day.

Many origami cranes are dedicated to the Atomic Bomb Child statue, which is modeled after a girl who continued to weave origami cranes to pray for her recovery.

The author, who was born and raised in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, has been conscious of this day ever since he was a child. For example, August 6th was the day during the summer vacation, but it was designated as a day to go to school to watch movies, listen to lectures, and learn about peace. There are many opportunities to learn about peace throughout the year, and during our elementary school field trip, we visited the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Museum. Many people born and raised in Hiroshima Prefecture have had similar experiences.

There are also many tourists from overseas.

For the people of Hiroshima, the desire for peace is very important. The same is true for us at SPINGLE Co., Ltd, whose head office and factory are located in Hiroshima Prefecture. In the spirit of praying for peace, SPINGLE Co., Ltd recycled origami cranes into thread and made sneakers.

By making these sneakers, we continue to send out our wishes for peace from Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

How recycled paper crane sneakers are made

This video shows you how to make the upper fabric for recycled origami crane sneakers. The fabric was made using the following process.

Origami cranes are recycled into pulp and made into thread.

Thread made from origami cranes is blended with cotton to make it stronger.

A durable fabric is woven using strengthened thread and cotton.

The recycled fabric and other materials were used to create sneakers at the SPINGLE factory. Would you like to wear recycled origami crane sneakers that are filled with the prayers of people around the world?

Shops in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture where you can purchase recycled origami crane sneakers

Places you want to go wearing recycled paper crane sneakers

This is a very clean park that is well kept. Some people pray for peace, others lie down on benches, and everyone is free to spend their time. In addition to the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Children's Statue, there are many cenotaphs and monuments within the park. It is a popular place for citizens to relax. In spring, the cherry blossom trees along the river are in full bloom, making it a very popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.

Also, from Orizuru Tower, you can see a panoramic view of Peace Memorial Park. I've never been to this place, so it's definitely a spot I'd like to visit. You can take great photos of the Atomic Bomb Dome from HIROSHIMA GATE PARK.

Atomic Bomb Dome from HIROSHIMA GATE PARK

Hiroshima Andersen

This is a famous bakery in Hiroshima and is loved by locals. It is about a 10-minute walk from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It's easy to find your destination by walking through a shopping street with an arcade. From the glass-enclosed store, you can smell the aroma of freshly baked bread and see the bustling crowd. You can not only take out bread, sweets, and side dishes, but also eat in for light meals or eat at the restaurant. The building was originally a renovated bank that was exposed to radiation, and even now that it has been completely renovated, some parts of the building that were exposed to radiation still remain.

Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch

I have visited once. This retro Western-style building is reminiscent of Showa era Japan. The interior of the building has a profound feel, and traces of the atomic bomb can be seen here and there. It is also sometimes used as an art-related exhibition venue.

radiation-exposed train

There are some tram cars running in Hiroshima City that have been exposed to radiation. It seems that it is still in operation today, so the train you happened to ride may have been the one that was exposed to radiation.

In addition to the places we have introduced, there are still many other spots you should visit. The wish for peace has been passed down from generation to generation, with new buildings featuring artwork wishing for peace.

Shops in Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture where you can purchase recycled origami crane sneakers

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