Wakayama knit (Wakayama Prefecture)

1.Introduction

Wakayama Prefecture is an integrated production center of knits, with its production of circular knit fabrics ranked first in Japan.
The knitting industry of Wakayama has woven its history through the five Japanese eras of Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei and Reiwa.

Featuring a very nice texture, Wakayama knit is supplied to luxury brand companies on an OEM basis.
Additionally, recent years have seen an increasing number of Wakayama knit manufacturers working to build their own factory brands by leveraging their respective strengths and characteristics.

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2.How to go to Wakayama

It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by car or approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by public transportation from Osaka.

Contact Information

Regional Brand Development Support Office, International Affairs Department, Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry（METI-Kansai）
address：1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535 Japan
tel：06-6966-6054
e-mail：bzl-kin-brandshitsu@meti.go.jp