【DIFFERENCE】We have started offering custom-made suit vouchers through the “Takeo City, Saga Prefecture Hometown Tax” program! We provide domestically sewn suits with proven craftsmanship.
Konaka Press release: July 4, 2025 To members of the press We have started offering custom-made suit vouchers through the “Takeo City, Saga Prefecture Hometown Tax Donation”! We provide domestically sewn suits with proven craftsmanship. DIFFERENCE, a custom suit brand developed by Konaka Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; CEO: Konaka Kensuke), has begun handling custom suit subsidy vouchers as a return gift for hometown tax donations in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, in order to allow many customers to experience domestically sewn custom suits that utilize the suit-making techniques that have been cultivated over the years. DIFFERENCE plans to continue to develop its hometown tax donation initiatives and expand
opportunities to promote local governments and thank-you gifts. We aim to make hometown tax donations more accessible to more people, increase the number of people who support their local communities, and contribute to revitalizing the local area.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52832/170/52832-170-f728892b5611b2bc832493a3244102e1-2077×607.png ■About the “DIFFERENCE” designated factory in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture The “DIFFERENCE” designated factory was founded in 1973 in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, and is a locally based company that has been sewing men’s and women’s suits for about 50 years. It is highly regarded for its high sewing skills and a work environment where many women can thrive, and it is also committed to creating jobs in the region and passing on skills. Through hometown tax, we hope that those who donate will feel the “joy of tailoring a suit” and “connection with the community,” and we aim to revitalize the local economy and promote the appeal of traditional techniques.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52832/170/52832-170-071581418a8c653c0cb631d929d68a33-1846×643.png ■About Takeo City, Saga Prefecture Takeo City is a city in the western part of Saga Prefecture. In September 2022, the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen will open between Takeo Onsen and Nagasaki Station, and future development is expected as a transportation hub. In the center of the city is Takeo Onsen, which has been open for 1,300 years. Takeo Onsen has a tower gate designed by Tatsuno Kingo, who also designed the Bank of Japan and Tokyo Station, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. In addition, Takeo Shrine has a
3,000-year-old large camphor tree, which has been designated as a natural monument of the city and is blessed with a blessed natural environment. As a fertile land, it produces a wide variety of local specialties, including ceramics such as Takeo ware, which has a history of about 400 years, as well as the brand beef Saga beef, rice, vegetables, and fruit.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52832/170/52832-170-84e22a9cfd6eb075d2ae4859f3abdfdc-308×290.png ■Custom-made suit lineup 1. “Cloth Ermenegildo Zegna” is one of the best Italian fabric manufacturers. The fabric has a unique beautiful luster and shine, and is smooth to the touch. It is made to the perfect size for the body, making it a top-quality fabric that is supported by executives around the world. The popular “TRAVELLER” series for business wear also offers original fabrics jointly planned by Zegna and DIFFERENCE, so you can choose from a wide range of options.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52832/170/52832-170-deb8b8ea85249a41cefc8084ba6a34c1-1920×894.jpg 2. Original fabric “LIMITED WOOL” made from rare New Zealand wool This is a high-quality, traceable, original sustainable fabric realized by the “Konaka x New Zealand Project”, which cooperates in a wide range of fields with the cooperation of the New Zealand government. “LIMITED WOOL” is managed by our company from raw wool to spinning and sewing, and we have a wide selection of high-quality fabrics that meet our customers’ needs. The high-quality wool harvested from New Zealand sheep carefully raised in an environment rich in water and greenery and a mountainous region with many ups and downs is characterized by its high whiteness, which makes it easy to dye, and its long, strong fibers, which give it a firm texture and high wrinkle recovery. Please try our original fabric “LIMITED WOOL” for the ultimate comfort and texture.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52832/170/52832-170-a78e243a10900396ea01418483c7e6f7-1920×894.jpg 3. “4D HIGH TENSION” is a new material with ultimate stretchability. As business wear becomes more casual, we developed this ultimate stretch fabric to match the times, in response to requests for “a comfortable suit that doesn’t look too casual.” We developed this fabric with a focus on warp knit (tricot material) that takes advantage of the characteristics of knitted fabric (knit) and woven fabric (textile), and it is a fabric that maintains a comfortable fit with a stretch rate of 20% vertically and 30% horizontally while also looking neat. Please try making an innovative piece of clothing. Also, because the fabric has a silky feel, it has been well received by female customers as having a “soft touch,” and many customers use it as a jacket, pants, or skirt by itself. What are the four “D’s”? 1. DODGER: Lightweight and stretchy for smooth movement 2. DRY: Dry to the touch, quick-drying and comfortable to wear 3. DAIRY: A piece that can be worn indoors or outdoors, and can be used daily 4. DIFFERENCE: Innovative business wear with a focus on elasticity, unlike previous stretchy wear
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52832/170/52832-170-e728122c1f21064ac5031f348e259111-1920×894.jpg ■About the Order Suit Subsidy Coupon 1. Details of the custom-made suit subsidy voucher and how to use it 1. Eligible municipalities: Takeo City, Saga Prefecture (as of the end of June 2025) 2. Can be used at 67 DIFFERENCE stores nationwide (as of the end of June 2025) 3. This ticket can only be used in stores (orders from the app cannot be made.) 4. Expiration date: Within 6 months from the date of issue 5. Eligible products: Products sewn at designated factories in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture 6. How to use: Can be used for the full or partial price of the product (no cash change will be given) 7. Contact: support@difference.tokyo (DIFFERENCE Support Center) 8. For more information, please click here.
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52832/170/52832-170-34a81d606e8ecce1d23471532e30a299-2090×1431.png 2. Custom Suit Subsidy Voucher Purchase Site ※You will be redirected to the DIFFERENCE rewards list page. 〇Hometown Choice
https://www.furusato-tax.jp/search?display_company_name_row1=リム%B
9株式会社&city_code[]=41206&is_target_companies=1 〇Rakuten hometown tax donation
https://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/UEK DIFFERENCE/?pls=1&sid=384885
〇FurNavi https://furunavi.jp/Municipal/Product/Search?municipalid=1534&keyword=UEK 〇ANA hometown tax donation
https://furusato.ana.co.jp/donation/goods/search.aspx?search=x&shop=41206&keyword=UEK ■What is “difference”? A custom suit brand that delivers new value to customers. The concept is “personalization. This is a men’s and women’s custom suit brand that allows everyone to easily and enjoyably create their favorite suit. Whether it’s guidance from a professional tailor at the shop or ordering from an AI-equipped app on your smartphone with your family at home, you can enjoy ordering a suit that fits you in the style you want, when you want. Please try out this innovative experience that utilizes cutting-edge technology while taking advantage of the good points of suits so far and combines real and digital, which is required in the future. Konaka Co., Ltd. will continue to work to improve customer convenience and customer service so that you can enjoy shopping even more. KONAKA Co., Ltd. Under the theme of “Everything starts with quality,” we provide total
coordination for our customers’ lifestyles, focusing on business wear based on materials, functionality, fashion, and service. We have two stores, “KONAKA” and “FUTATA,” which are mainly located in the suburbs, and “SUIT,” an urban concept store with two lines and two prices. We offer the “Konaka/Futata” line and the “DIFFERENCE” line. Address: 517-2 Shinano-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, 244-0801 TEL: 045-825-1111 (Representative) Representative: Kensuke Konaka, CEO Capital: 100 million yen Number of stores: 418 stores [Konaka/Futata 169 stores, SUIT SELECT 182 stores, DIFFERENCE 67 stores] (as of March 31, 2025) *This email was sent automatically, so please do not reply.
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