Exploring Asakusa with Goat Mesh
Only one stop from REN’s home in Kuramae, Asakusa is a lively, tourist-filled area where every scene looks like a postcard.
Of course, there’s the lively atmosphere around Senso-ji Temple—but take a turn down a side street, and you’re bound to stumble upon unexpected delights. We took one of REN’s popular mesh bags and set out to explore the streets of Asakusa. With their breathability, light weight, and durability, these bags make the perfect companion for a day of wandering.
#駒形橋＆吾妻橋 / Komagata,Azuma-Bridge
The Sumida River, which flows through the Asakusa area, is lined with many bridges—each with its own history and character. From the railings to the overall design, every bridge offers something unique.
Higashikomagata 1-chome, Sumida City, Tokyo
Kaminarimon 2-chome, Taito City, Tokyo
Styled with：Goat Mesh Tassel Tote,Goat Mesh Basket Tote Bag S
#浅草駅 / Asakusa-Station
From the banks of the Sumida River, we head toward Senso-ji Temple. Along the way is Asakusa Station (operated by Tobu Railway), a charming recreation of its original early-Showa era design. Its distinctive Art Deco style adds a retro-modern touch to the streetscape.
1-4 Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo
Styled with：Box shoulder bag
#浅草寺,二天門 / Sensouji-temple
Senso-ji, the iconic heart of Asakusa, offers plenty to see—from the grand main hall to the dramatic Nitenmon Gate with its powerful guardian statues.
2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
Styled with：Goat Mesh Basket Tote Bag M,Goat Mesh Drop Tote Bag
#浅草花やしき/Asakusa Hana Yashiki
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan’s oldest amusement park, offers a nostalgic atmosphere and countless photo-worthy moments.
2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
Styled with：Goat Mesh Drop Tote Bag
#浅草メガドンキ,路地,ホッピー通り / ASAKUSA MEGADONKI,Hoppy Street
Asakusa is a charming old-town neighborhood where the traditional and modern meet. From bustling shopping streets and quirky back alleys to a leisurely afternoon stroll down Hoppy Street, there’s always something to discover. The international flair of MEGA Donki makes souvenir hunting all the more fun. And if you explore the area in a stylish kimono, you’ll truly feel the spirit of Asakusa come alive.
2-10 and surrounding areas, Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
Styled with：Goat Mesh Basket Tote Bag M,Goat Mesh Basket Tote Bag S,Goat Mesh Tassel Tote
#Other（Orange Street etc）
Centered around Orange Street, which is lined with unique shops and eateries, this area blends the old and the new—a retro-style batting center, glimpses of the Tokyo Skytree peeking through narrow alleys, and more. It’s a place where you can experience the many faces of Asakusa.
1-38 and 2-8, Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo, and surrounding areas
Styled with：Goat Mesh Basket Tote Bag M,Goat Mesh Tassel Tote
#Goat Mesh Series
This leather mesh is crafted using vegetable-tanned goat leather, finished with a distinctive cobblestone weave. The more you use it, the softer it becomes—developing a rich sheen and deepening in color over time.
Each piece is carefully handwoven using long strips made by joining cut leather together. As a result, it requires roughly five times more leather than a product of the same size made from a single sheet.
Meticulously woven in our Indian atelier, where skilled artisans gather, each piece is crafted with exceptional care and attention to detail. The result is a leather weave that is not only durable, but also features a breezy lightness and airy transparency—hallmarks of both craftsmanship and comfort.
To achieve the soft, supple texture of the weave, we intentionally use a flexible adhesive. Over time, the joints between leather strips may occasionally loosen as part of the material’s natural aging process.