Shiga Prefecture “Cogocoro MUDITA HILL | Okaki Omi Beef Leather and Takashima Canvas Bag Series” Wins Special Award (ANA Award) at the 2025 Hospitality Selection

[Shiga Prefecture] “Cogocoro MUDITA HILL | Okaki Omi beef leather and Takashima canvas bag series” wins Special Award (ANA Award) at the 2025 Hospitality Selection by ​
Cogocoro Press release: June 16, 2025 “MUDITA HILL | Okaki Omi Beef Leather and Takashima Canvas Bag Series” Wins Special Award (ANA Award) at the 2025 Hospitality Selection The “MUDITA HILL | Okaki Omi Beef Leather and Takashima Canvas Bag Series” by Yawata Canvas Bags Cogocoro has won a special award (ANA Award) at the “Omotenashi Selection 2025”.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164384/2/164384-2-b7ab8ede7988822da428a77cd44792eb-1201×901.png ■About MUDITA HILL LEATHER MUDITA HILL LEATHER is a leather brand created through a collaboration between Okaki Shoten, a company in Ryuo Town, Shiga Prefecture, which has a history of over 170 years of fattening Omi beef, and Cogocoro, a canvas bag and leather goods store based in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture. The ranch’s desire to “use every last bit of the Omi beef that they have raised with care” and the workshop’s desire to “use the leather to create valuable products” came together, and after several years of trial and error, the product was commercialized. In addition to Okaki’s Omi beef leather, this series uses “Takashima canvas,” a local material from Shiga Prefecture. You can enjoy the texture of both canvas and leather, and it is lightweight and easy to use. In addition, Omihachiman City, where Cogocoro’s workshop and store are located, is a town with a rich history and culture, including Vories architecture. The retro-modern design inspired by the townscape is also one of the reasons for its popularity. Background of the awards The Omotenashi Selection is an award established in 2015 with the aim of discovering products and services that embody Japan’s excellent “spirit of hospitality” and promoting them to the world. The award is given to products that are recognized as “full of the uniquely Japanese charm that we want to promote to the world” through on-site review by experts. Information about the winning companies and products Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164384/2/164384-2-03bd126100b4ea3ca3ed8e8533918823-3008×2008.jpg [Award-winning product image] The bags made from Omi beef leather and Takashima canvas are lighter and more durable than they look because they are partially made from leather. Leather and canvas have been loved for a long time and each has its own unique texture, so you can enjoy the changes that occur over time and use them for a long time with love. Future outlook/initiatives We will further strengthen our efforts to create products that will be loved for a long time, making use of the wonderful local materials of Omi beef leather and Takashima canvas. In the future, in addition to existing bags and accessories, we will also focus on developing new products that will suit the diverse lifestyles of our customers. For example, we will consider a lineup of items that are useful in business situations and more casual items for everyday use. We also want to deliver our commitment to customers all over the country by enriching the content of our online store and strengthening the dissemination of information that conveys the appeal of the materials and the passion of our craftsmen. We will also deepen our ties with the local community and actively participate in events that promote the culture and charm of Omihachiman, aiming for our workshop and store to become a new exchange hub for the local community. In addition to our commitment to quality, we value our connections with customers and will grow as a brand that conveys the warmth of handmade products. Comments from the representatives of the winning projects
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164384/2/164384-2-dbe8189d222dc7f6a7155a72a0d9a776-2194×2925.jpg [Yawata Canvas Bags Cogocoro / Representative Tanaka Hideki] We work hard every day in Omihachiman, surrounded by the wonderful materials of Omi beef leather and Takashima canvas. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has purchased our products so far. We promise to continue to pursue products that will be a part of your daily life and bring joy to you, and to grow as a brand. More information about this release *This email was sent automatically, so please do not reply.