Hakimono Sekizuka designs, crafts, and offers footwear with a distinct perspective rooted in Japanese sensibility.
Iwakura AA presents carefully selected objects and events from Japan and abroad.
Located in a quiet neighborhood of Iwakura, a former timber warehouse has been thoughtfully renovated into our footwear store and gallery.
Within its spacious interior and high ceilings, a curated selection of works is displayed with care — leather tabi socks, pandanus sandals, finely crafted scissors, and beautifully made garments of enduring quality. The gallery also hosts events on a regular basis.
In the same space, separated by glass, is a tatami room that serves as both a fitting area and my studio. There, we listen carefully to each customer’s wishes and create made-to-order footwear. We also offer suggestions on how to coordinate footwear with both Japanese and Western attire.
Each pair is crafted by hand, balancing visual beauty with comfort and ease of wear.
Our theme is “Japanese footwear that is not shoes.”
Rather than dividing dress into Western or Japanese categories, we seek to propose footwear that moves freely between them.
In a world where so many things continue to change,
we remain committed to creating and presenting work that is sincere, reliable, and enduring.
Hakimono Sekizuka / Iwakura AA
Shinji Sekizuka, Owner
Repairs & Care
Sekizuka Footwear designs, produces, and sells a wide range of footwear.
We also offer repairs for zori sandals, including:
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Hanao (thong) adjustment
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Surface and material repair
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Heel repair
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Hanao replacement
One of the great joys of working by hand is the ability to bring unused items back to life.
Zori sandals are often worn infrequently, and some remain stored away for decades.
Sandals inherited from a mother or grandmother can be transformed simply
by changing the hanao’s material or color, restoring their beauty.
Before discarding old footwear,
we invite you to consult with us.
Closed on Wednesdays
10-minute walk from Hanazonocho bus stop on the Kyoto Bus