
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.



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.
"Aria" — Italian for "air," and a beautifully melodic solo song.
As the name suggests, this wallet is so light, thin, and beautiful that you'll forget it's even there.
“Monocromo” means “monochrome” in Italian.
The outer leather features a textured white grain, while the interior is finished in smooth black—creating a striking two-tone contrast.
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.
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 6 cards stored inside, the thickness is only 12mm * .
* 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.
"Perfection is the state in which it cannot be further refined." — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry <br> Through sophisticated design and exquisite craftsmanship, we have pursued thinness, lightness, and functional beauty.
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.
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.
Bring minimalist choices into your daily life that will lighten your spirit as well.
Monocromo, meaning "monochrome" in Italian.
The outer leather is white with a textured grain, and the inner leather is smooth black, creating a distinctive two-tone contrast.
The outer leather is made from single butt (back to waist) of adult cattle from Northern Europe. After white tanning, it is dyed with aniline and then finished by spraying pigments. It is resistant to scratches, dirt, and water, and hardly ages, so it can retain its original appearance for a long time.
Single butt is the densest and finest grained part of the hide, providing a uniform and beautiful grain even after shibori processing.
LWG (Leather Working Group) environmental certification Gold rated.
Although the leather is resistant to scratches, dirt, and water, if it gets wet, wipe it off immediately and regularly remove dust from the surface with a soft cloth. For more details, please refer to here.

Monocromo
* Please note that the displayed color and the actual color may differ slightly depending on your monitor environment or production lot.
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.

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

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

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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.

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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 |
| Manufacturing Method |
Single-piece construction Thick leather without lining |
Double-faced construction The ultimate luxury in leather goods, bonding thin leather pieces |
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Card anti-drop Slipless |
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| Size | W86 × H89 mm | W89 × H91 mm | W89 × H89 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 |
| Maximum 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 is broken in.
Designer: Hirotaka Sato
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I used to use a large long wallet, and it was a real hassle to switch wallets every time I used a small bag. I tried various small wallets, but they were difficult to use, and I think I've finally found a good one. I've just started using it and I'm still getting used to it, but I really like the size, color, and shape. This white color in particular is ideal, and I hope it stays this color. ___ 181 ___ Right now, it's difficult to take out and put in my cards unless I reduce the number of cards I have, but even after reducing them, I still have a little trouble finding the card I'm looking for. I'll try to reduce the number of cards even more and find a way to make it work for me.
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