
Social Products Award 2025
This is Japan's first award system that highlights excellent "social products" that contribute to the realization of a sustainable society, evaluating both their social and commercial value.




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The Hitoe® Fold series will be updated with new specifications to commemorate its 5th anniversary in 2025.
Details of the improvements can be found at the following link.
New Aria & Less – Slimmer, More Beautiful
With this update, the current model is available at a special price while supplies last.
The release date for the new model is yet to be determined.
"Less is More"—Mies van der Rohe, a 20th-century architect . His philosophy embodies a form of freedom born from stripping away the unnecessary.
In today's increasingly cashless society, we've refined our approach to include only the essential elements, achieving portability, intuitive comfort, and a sense of liberation.
"The less, the more freedom."
The Hitoe® Fold Less, the thinnest in the series, delivers new value to you.
“Foschia” means “fog” in Italian. This leather is characterized by its white, misty waxed finish, reminiscent of a morning fog.
As you use it, the wax gradually absorbs into the leather, revealing a clear and elegant sheen.
This patented technology uses the card itself as the fastener, a completely new concept. It eliminates the need for any metal fittings, resulting in a thin, flat design. Since the wallet won't open if the card is opened incorrectly, there's no worry of coins spilling out.
Its unique design, which allows cards, coins, and banknotes to be placed side by side without overlapping, achieves an astonishingly thin profile without compromising storage capacity.
Even with 10 banknotes, 6 coins, and 3 cards inside, the thickness is only 9mm. The overlapping of leather is also limited to a maximum of 5 layers.
The "Hitoe® structure" allows you to arrange cards, coins, and banknotes without overlapping them, achieving an astonishingly thin design without compromising storage capacity. The overlapping of leather is also limited to a maximum of five layers.
Even with 10 banknotes, 15 coins, and 3 cards stored inside, the thickness is only 9mm * .
* Thickest part excluding the coin pocket
"Double-faced-jitate" is a technique that uses two pieces of leather bonded together to create a smooth finish that resembles a single piece of leather. This technique, which combines durability and elegance, embodies the exquisite and skilled craftsmanship of artisans.
Inserting and removing cards is always smooth, yet they are less likely to accidentally fall out.
The beautiful harmony of the natural world, as depicted by the Fibonacci sequence, has been incorporated into the proportions of this wallet.
Each time you pick it up, you'll feel its harmonious beauty resonate deeply within your heart.
"God is in the details" is another quote left behind by Mies van der Rohe.
The refined tension and dignified presence reside in the details.
Delicate stitching, carefully polished leather edges, and thin lines along the rim.
The aesthetic sensibility evident in the details gives this wallet a profound presence.
The leather pieces were sewn together on the outside, minimizing overlap.
These details are faithful to the ideal we are striving for.
There are no metal fittings or flaps. It's a simple design that just uses leather to hold everything in place. Because there's nothing extra to it, it won't snag on anything, and you can carry it smartly wherever you go.
No metal parts were used, and the stitching was placed in locations that are less likely to wear out.
The easily damaged corners are reinforced with extra layers of leather to improve durability.
Furthermore, the seams are extremely thin, making it less likely to lose its shape even when placed in a pocket.
Simply bend your wallet into a "V" shape. You can instantly take out both banknotes and cards.
Paying at the register is smooth and smart.
Banknotes can be stored as they are. They won't get creased, and you can use vending machines and self-checkout machines smoothly.
The bill holder section can store cards you don't use often. It doesn't affect the opening and closing of the wallet, and it's just as easy to take them out.
The coin pocket features a simple design without zippers or snaps. Its shallow pocket and short flap make it easy to access and prevent coins from spilling out. It has a storage capacity of 15 coins (999 yen) or more.
Surprisingly, many currencies around the world are larger than Japan’s ¥10,000 bill or ¥500 coin.
This wallet accommodates most of them, making it comfortable to use even when traveling abroad.
It's so thin you'll forget you even have it in your pocket.
An unprecedented level of sophistication makes cashless payments even more convenient.
Foschia, meaning "fog" in Italian, is characterized by its white wax-covered appearance, reminiscent of morning mist. As it is used, the wax permeates the leather, revealing a translucent finish.
Made from bovine shoulder leather sourced from Northern Europe. After vegetable tanning, the surface is lightly buffed (polished) and then coated with white wax.
Natural marks may also be visible.
LWG (Leather Working Group) Environmental Certification Gold Rank.
As the wax gradually permeates, an elegant and natural sheen develops. Oil care is not required unless scratches or dryness are a concern. For more details, please refer to here.
Light colors have a delicate surface and are prone to visible stains and scratches, requiring careful handling.

Misty Chocolate
Misty Navy
Misty Black
※ Due to monitor settings, and differences in dye absorption depending on the condition and part of the raw hide, and the season, there may be slight variations between the displayed color and the actual color.
About Scuff Marks
Where the white wax is rubbed, the natural color of the leather appears, making it look darker and temporarily like fine scratches. As the wax permeates during regular use, the initial marks will gradually fade, and the leather will be covered with a translucent sheen.
During production and packpatina, minor scuffs and pressure marks may occur, resulting in individual variations in how the wax remains initially. Rest assured, the leather itself is not damaged, and these variations will become uniform as patina progresses.
About Wrinkles
Due to the wax, Foschia leather tends to wrinkle easily on the surface when bent sharply. As it is used, these wrinkles will be covered with a sheen, and the texture will gradually settle.
The video below shows an example where the entire leather was intentionally wrinkled and then used for about a month in a back pocket of trousers. The luster increases, and the wrinkle patterns develop a subdued character.
The Hitoe® Fold series has received a total of 20 awards, including the three major global design awards: iF Design Award (Germany), Red Dot Award (Germany), and IDEA (USA), as well as the Chicago Good Design (USA) and German Design Awards (Germany). It has been highly praised for its minimalist design and comfortable usability.

This is Japan's first award system that highlights excellent "social products" that contribute to the realization of a sustainable society, evaluating both their social and commercial value.

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This is a globally prestigious design award based in Hanover, Germany, presented to products with excellent design quality.

This international design award held in Germany recognizes excellent design from multiple perspectives, including innovation, functionality, and quality.

This international creative award held in London emphasizes originality and expressiveness, recognizing excellent works from around the world.

This international design award held in Los Angeles, USA, showcases innovative and excellent designs to the world.

This international product design award from New York recognizes excellent product design and user experience.

This international award recognizes excellent designs worldwide, evaluating creativity and design perfection.

This international design award honors excellent European product designs, recognizing products that combine functionality and beauty.

This international design award, representing Korea, recognizes excellent designs that combine creativity, practicality, and innovation.

This award showcases products and services with unique Japanese charm and hospitality both domestically and internationally.

The IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards) is an international design award organized by the IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America). It is evaluated from multiple perspectives, including innovation, user experience, and contribution to society.

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This is a historic international design award organized by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum, continuing since 1950, which showcases excellent industrial designs to the world.

This international design award is organized by the German Design Council. It is a prestigious award where only products recognized for excellent design are nominated for an award.

This international design award is organized by the Hong Kong Design Centre. It evaluates excellent designs from an Asian perspective and recognizes the social and commercial value of design.

This award showcases products and services with unique Japanese charm and hospitality both domestically and internationally.

This award showcases products and services with unique Japanese charm and hospitality both domestically and internationally.

This award recognizes particularly outstanding challenges among over 10,000 projects implemented on the crowdfunding service CAMPFIRE.
From June 2021 to February 2025, the Hitoe® Fold series achieved the remarkable feat of monopolizing the top three positions in fundraising for bifold wallets through crowdfunding in Japan for five consecutive years (according to our own research).









To open and close the wallet smoothly, follow these steps:
【To open】Bend the boundary between the coin pocket and card pocket into a "V" shape, and the inner hook will naturally disengage. There is no need to touch the inner hook directly.
【To close】While gently pressing the top, bend it into a "V" shape using the same method, and the inner hook will naturally catch on the cards.
This is because the inner hook is hooked to the outside of the wallet. Please make sure it only hooks to the cards stored inside.

To prevent the card pockets from becoming too loose, they are designed to be a bit snug, and may feel tight at first. Over time, they will gradually adapt to your usage and become easier to remove.
If it feels too tight initially, try inserting and removing one fewer card a few times to break in the leather before regular use.
When the wallet is closed, the inner hook engages with the cards, preventing them from falling out.
Even when open, the cards are unlikely to fall out due to the anti-slip treatment applied.
The Hitoe® Fold Aria and Hitoe® Fold Less, with their slipless design (patent pending), are even more resistant to cards falling out.
Please note that if the wallet is laid horizontally, the anti-slip effect will be reduced as shown in the video.
The wallet has a lid that prevents coins from spilling, so coins will not spill out during normal use. As the leather breaks in, it will become even more stable.
Please note that this wallet has a vertical design, so if you open it horizontally like a typical bi-fold wallet, coins are more likely to spill out.
When putting the wallet in your pocket, storing it so that the coin pocket is vertical will reduce the sound of coins. It also makes it easier for coins to align automatically.
Rest assured, if you turn the wallet inside out, the inner hook will not disengage and the wallet will not open.
You can identify the front side as follows (for right-handed users):
Please choose based on the hand you use to handle money and cards.
Modern magnetic stripes have strong magnetic resistance, so stacking them is not an issue. Also, it does not affect IC chips.
However, older magnetic cards may have weaker magnetism, so to be safe, we recommend storing them with the magnetic stripes facing different directions to prevent them from overlapping.
| Product Name | Hitoe® Fold | Hitoe® Fold Aria | Hitoe® Fold Less |
| Construction |
Single-piece construction Thick leather with no lining |
Double-faced-style construction The ultimate luxury in leather products, joining thin leather pieces |
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Prevents cards from falling out Slipless |
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| Dimensions | W86 × H89 mm | W86 × H91 mm | W86 × H91 mm |
| Weight | 36 g | 30 g | 29 g |
| Thickness (thickest part) |
6 cards 10 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 13 mm |
6 cards 10 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 12 mm |
3 cards 6 100-yen coins 10 banknotes when stored 9 mm |
| Max Capacity |
6 -7 cards 20 coins 15 banknotes |
6 cards 20 coins 15 banknotes |
3 cards 15 coins 15 banknotes |
* Card counts assume non-embossed cards.
* Hitoe® Fold can hold 7 cards once the leather has broken in.
Designer: Hirotaka Sato
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I usually use smartphone payments, so I was looking for a thin wallet and found this product. ___ 181 ___ I store my driver's license and two cards I use occasionally in it and carry it in my pants pocket. When I open the wallet, I bend it into a V-shape, but that V-shape conforms to my leg, so it doesn't feel constricting, which is great. ___ 182 ___ Taking cash in and out is smooth. I never realized how convenient a coin purse with coins lined up in a row could be. I've found a wallet I want to keep using forever.
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