TOKYO -- Leather products made from the hides of Kobe beef cattle, an internationally renowned wagyu brand, are gaining popularity among inbound tourists to Japan.
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Though expensive, Kobe leather slippers have seen solid sales, especially at department stores, including Ginza Mitsukoshi in Tokyo's Chuo Ward. They are popular among inbound tourists. (Photo courtesy of Nagata Ryosuke Shoten)
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