From Maibara to the World Bringing the NANGA Brand to a Global Audience
What began as a futon manufacturing business has expanded into the production of sleeping bags and down jackets, and over the past 30 years has grown into the outdoor brand NANGA. I am grateful that NANGA has continued to grow steadily, both as a company and as a brand. As we look to the next stage, I believe it is essential that we continue strengthening our organization and developing our people. Since expanding overseas in 2017, our presence has grown across the United States, Europe, and Asia, and recognition of the NANGA brand continues to increase steadily. As we work toward establishing ourselves as a global outdoor manufacturer, I believe it is essential that we continue building recognition in key outdoor markets around the world. To achieve that, we will continue to pursue a strategic approach to branding. Quality is equally important. In 2021, we established our own research facility, the NANGA Mountain Laboratory. By combining the extensive expertise we have built over the years with strategic research and development, we will continue developing products while responding to a wide range of needs. We are a company that was born and raised in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture. I firmly believe there are still things only this place makes possible. Construction of our new headquarters near Maibara Station is now underway. As we continue to value the ties that extend from Shiga to Tokyo and beyond Japan, we will work to bring the NANGA brand to a global audience.
Tomoyuki Yokota

