RIMOWA and Japan Reuse System launch circular economy initiatives in Japan

Luggage manufacturer RIMOWA is hosting a three-day “Life Cycles” pop-up event at Ginza Sony Park in Tokyo from October 16 to October 18, 2026. The event features the brand’s RE-CRAFTED circular program, showcasing 30 used aluminum suitcases that have undergone functional repairs by artisans. Visitors can participate in a purchase lottery for these items.

The pop-up also includes an onsite Care Centre where specialists provide free maintenance for visitor-owned aluminum luggage. Additionally, the event introduces the “Original Unique” customization service, allowing customers to personalize suitcases with various colored handles, wheels, and luggage tags.

In a separate development regarding textile upcycling, Japan Reuse System Co., Ltd. has opened a wholesale and export center for traditional Japanese clothing accessories and upcycled goods in Chiba Prefecture. The center, which operates on a reservation-only basis for inbound tourism businesses, holds over 100,000 items. The company also produces “Kimono Upcycle Cloth OHARIKO,” a fabric made from repurposed kimonos that supports the independence of people with disabilities and those in poverty.