Limited to Tatuke Certified Instructors
Forming a community to produce and sell Tatuke.

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a "Tatuke Tailor" training course for certified Tatuke instructors, aimed at developing individuals who can produce and sell Tatuke garments.

It used to be commonplace to make clothes for oneself or one's family. However, that era has passed, and we now live in an age where cheap, mass-produced clothing is readily available. As a result, clothes are easily consumed and discarded. To cherish and use clothes for a long time, it is necessary to further promote clothing production with a visible background and a recognizable face.

At the same time, domestic clothing production will become increasingly challenging. Due to various system reforms, many Japanese factories are facing difficult situations. If there is a high level of domestic sewing technology, we want to continue to pass it on. To increase the self-sufficiency rate of domestic clothing, it is urgent to train people who can make durable, well-sewn clothes. However, mass-producing clothes for unknown wearers will exhaust oneself. We want to increase the number of people who can consistently produce an appropriate amount for appropriate people at appropriate prices, and thus we have decided to hold a course with the following content.

・Those who have become certified Tatuke workshop instructors and wish to continue producing and selling Tatuke garments.
・Those selected by Itoshiro Yohinten as suitable Tatuke Tailors based on their sewing skills and experience.

・Content related to production (techniques) such as fabric selection, manufacturing techniques, inspection, and labeling obligations.
・Content related to support (techniques) such as repairs and maintenance.
・Cost calculation (classroom lecture).
・Creation of business plans. Management perspective (classroom lecture).
・Knowledge and methods related to sales/public relations (classroom lecture).
・PR support and PR costs.

 

Content that also includes hand-sewing techniques is planned.

Dates: April 21 (Tue) - 23 (Thu), 2026
Capacity: Maximum 6 people (minimum 3 people)
Location: Itoshiro Yohinten

*May be subject to change.

Day 1
13:45 Self-introductions, sharing of individual thoughts
13:45 Tatuke Tailor philosophy, program introduction (Facilitator: Kaori)
14:00 Content related to production such as fabric selection, manufacturing techniques (Facilitator: Hiromi)
　　　 Partial sewing practice as needed
16:00 Repairs, maintenance (Facilitator: Hiromi)
17:00 End
18:00 Dinner preparation (Facilitator: Kii)
19:00 Dinner & Socializing begins

Day 2
8:00 Breakfast (Facilitator: Kii)
9:00 Shrine visit (Facilitator: Kaori)
10:00 Business plan creation WS (Facilitator: Akihide)
12:00 Lunch
13:00-14:00 Continuation of Business plan creation WS
14:00 Individual consultation session (Facilitators: Hiromi, Kaori)
16:00 Regarding inspection and quality labeling (Facilitator: Hiromi)
17:00 End
18:00 Social gathering (Social gathering facilitator: Kii)

Day 3
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Listen to Itoshiro folk songs
10:00 Content on sales and public relations, PR support, Q&A (Facilitator: Kaori)
11:00 Main store tour
12:00 Lunch & Closing

After the course, within six months, participants will submit one garment each that they plan to sell. Upon review, they will be certified as a "Tatuke Tailor." (Garments that have already received "Instructor Certification" are eligible for "Tailor" certification. If you have not yet received certification, please obtain it before proceeding to Tailor. For garments other than "Tatuke," a certification fee of 5,000 yen will be charged per style.) A business plan (template provided) must also be submitted along with the homework.

Course Fee: 88,000 yen (includes lunch on Day 2 and Day 3)

WS Special Price
Sukesuke: 14,500 yen per night (including 2 meals): 29,000 yen for 2 nights
*For those who prefer a private room, KIITOS is also recommended.

Akihide Hirano
Executive of Itoshiro Yohinten. Former management consultant. In this course, he will be responsible for the crucial business plan creation.

Kaori Hirano
Owner of Itoshiro Yohinten. She is actively working to spread straight-cut garments like "Tatuke" around the world. In this program, she will explain the underlying philosophy and PR.

Hiromi Goto
Designer, production manager, and workshop instructor at Itoshiro Yohinten. In this course, she will be responsible for technical instruction.

Accommodation Manager: Sayuri Kii