The Matsumoto family, the founder of Oriental Shoes, is based in Nara, the capital of Japan in the 8th Century. The family started the shoemaking business in 1947. After employing various construction methods, the company has recently returned to its origin and taken up again Goodyear welt construction, which was often used in its early days.
Its spirit is expressed in the “MATSUMOTO” brand, named after the founder's family name. The brand logo symbolizes a Japanese citrus called tachibana, the design of which is used for Matsumono family's emblem.
The family crest “TACHIBANA” is closely associated with samurai worriers because the sound “TACHI” can also mean a sword. The logo design symbolizes a tachibana tree, which is an essential item to celebrate the traditional Peach Festival on March 3rd, which is also known as the Dolls Festival.
MATSUMOTO's men's shoes with the tachibana emblem, while presenting dignified appearances like a samurai, also embrace the grace of the Japanese cultural and living climate.
