CONCEPT
At FUMIKODA, our mission is to transform every professional setting by infusing it with well-being and purpose.
FUMIKODA was born from the vision of Creative Director Fumi Koda, driven by her passion to create the ideal business bag.
Blending functionality and sophisticated design for the workplace, FUMIKODA is committed to sustainable craftsmanship, with careful selection of eco-friendly materials and dedication to being made in Japan.
Function and Design
The Perfect Business Bag
FUMIKODA bags are designed to help you work with confidence and ease in any professional setting. Made from lightweight, durable materials, they offer smooth storage for laptops and documents. The bags are crafted to be carried comfortably over the shoulder, and they stand upright when placed on the floor, making them a reliable companion in any situation.
Harmonizing Design and Usability
At FUMIKODA, design is seen as an essential part of functionality. Our bags perfectly balance elegance with practicality, offering a sleek, stylish look that works effortlessly from client meetings to evening receptions. Wherever your day takes you, FUMIKODA ensures you’ll always feel polished and professional.
FUMITEX™: Durable and Water-Resistant for Lasting Performance
FUMIKODA bags are made with FUMITEX™, a high-durability, water-resistant artificial leather produced in Japan. This premium material, also used in luxury car interiors, offers not only aesthetic beauty but also long-lasting practicality. With FUMITEX™, you can trust that your bag will remain a dependable companion for years to come, even in challenging conditions.
FUMITEX™
Manufacturing in Japan
Japan's world-class handicrafts
Eco-Friendly Materials and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
Use of Artificial Leather
We avoid using animal leather, opting instead for eco-friendly materials. Additionally, we incorporate biodegradable biomass materials, such as bamboo and apples discarded within Japan, into our products.
FUMITEX™
Biomass Leather: Building a Circular Society
Utilization of Recycled Materials
We actively use recycled materials, promoting the circular use of resources and contributing to a more sustainable ecosystem.
Recycled Fishnet Material: Moving Towards a Circular Society
Chemical Recycling Material | Toward a Circular Society
Minimizing Waste in the Manufacturing Process
In line with the zero-waste philosophy, we work to minimize waste throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring a more sustainable production cycle.
Upcycling Collection: Making the Most of Every Resource
The mysterious blue of Takaoka copperware created by 400 years of history
Crafted in Japan: Supporting Local Industries
FUMIKODA products are proudly made in Japan, delivering high-quality Japanese craftsmanship to the world. By utilizing traditional techniques in our design and manufacturing processes, we collaborate with local artisans and small businesses, helping to revitalize regional industries.
Integrating Traditional Craftsmanship
FUMIKODA integrates traditional Japanese craftsmanship into products designed for modern lifestyles, earning praise both domestically and internationally. We aim to create timeless pieces that can be cherished across generations.
Takaoka Copperware | Traditional Crafts from Takaoka, Toyama
Cotton Cellulose | Crafted with Traditional Techniques from Sabae, Fukui
Initiatives for the SDGs
Social Welfare Initiatives
Support for Children in Foster Care
Through donations and charity auctions, we support IT education and career development programs for children in foster care.
Supporting Children’s Homes | IT Education Support for Children (SDGs)
Support for Single-Parent Families
Through various events, we provide financial assistance, parenting support, and re-employment opportunities to families facing economic hardship.
Supporting Single-Parent Families | Employment Support for Single Mothers (SDGs)
Support for Employment of People with Disabilities
In our commitment to creating an inclusive society, we outsource the production of certain products to facilities that support individuals with disabilities.
Supporting Employment for Individuals with Disabilities | Product Manufacturing Partnerships (SDGs)
Empowerment
Support for Students
We collect pre-owned bags from our customers, refurbish them, and donate them to students who need them.
Reuse Project | Collecting Used Bags and Donating to Students (SDGs)
Support for Women’s Empowerment
We organize salons and events aimed at helping women advance their careers and build networks. We also provide valuable information to support their growth.
Supporting Women’s Empowerment | Building Community and Sharing Information (SDGs)
Message from
Creative Director
Do you ever wonder why you have to carry around a heavy bag with your computer and documents in it?
I have been searching for a luxurious bag that is light and easy to use, but I found out that many of my friends also had the same problem of not being able to find the right bag for their work.
I wanted to create a bag that I could not find, so I did some research and found out that manufacturing with animal skins was causing environmental and health problems, and that there was a material called man-made leather that was created with Japanese technology.
Although man-made leather is lighter and more durable than genuine leather, and has a comparable texture, it is easily confused with synthetic leather and is more difficult to sew than genuine leather.
Therefore, I started to search for craftsmen, and learned that although Japanese craftsmen have world-class skills, more and more of them are going out of business, and the culture of craftsmanship is in danger of extinction.
I want to combine function and fashion so that working women can take pride in themselves. I want to aim for an "animal-free" product that does not use animal leather. I want to support artisan culture by using traditional Japanese techniques. These thoughts gradually strengthened, and I decided to launch FUMIKODA, a brand that realizes these thoughts. We hope that FUMIKODA will be used by women all over the world as a "new option for working women to take pride in their lifestyle.
Creative Director
Fumi Koda
PROFILE
A graduate of The New School Parsons School of Design and a web designer for a fashion marketing company in New York, she has created websites for major brands and managed many fashion portal sites.
After returning to Japan, she founded her web design company, Booplan Inc., in 2003. Ms. Koda has been involved in all aspects of corporate web marketing, including website production and design for various industries, promotion planning, and proposals for the use of social media.
Since 2010, Ms. Koda has published several IT-related books, including "No Need for a Notebook: The Art of Organizing Information in the Age of Social Networks" (Kanki Publishing). Her articles are serialized in the Yomiuri Shimbun's "Otemikomachi" and other publications. Her most recent book is "Textbook of IoT Projects for Beginners" (Cross Media Publishing). She also founded BLUE FOR JAPAN, a non-profit organization with volunteers after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. She is a big advocate for giving back to the community by supporting children's orphanages across Japan while serving as a director of the NPO.
In 2016, Ms. Koda established FUMIKODA Co. Ltd. in 2016, and became the creative director of the environmentally friendly and ethical smart bag brand FUMIKODA.
