Ojiya City Hisa Kensei Snow Country Kanjiki

(Seal)
Ojiya City, Hisa, Strictly Made
Design Registered by the Patent Office

(From the Internet)
Kanjiki as a Traditional Craft: As a daily necessity unique to snowy regions, craftsmen hand-weave each pair for use in deep snowy mountains, for farm work, and for snow removal.
Potential of Patented Technology: The Yukiguni Kanjiki (One-Touch Type) is designed for easy attachment with rubber bands, and often incorporates technological improvements (patents/utility models).
Product Strength: Features technology that uses durable materials to maintain an optimal shape that prevents sinking into the snow.

The following is information regarding Kanjiki (snow walking gear) manufactured in Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, and registered with the Patent Office.
The resin kanjiki manufactured and sold by Hisa Co., Ltd. (Hisa Kanjiki) in Ojiya City is known as a product that combines traditional techniques with modern convenience.
Product Name/Brand: Hisa's Lightweight Kanjiki, Resin Kanjiki
Features:
Based on the shape of traditional wooden kanjiki, but uses lightweight and highly durable resin material.
Shape designed for easy walking without sinking deeply into the snow.
Easier maintenance and relatively simpler attachment/detachment compared to traditional wooden ones.
Significance of Design Registration: The unique shape and design are legally protected by design rights registered with the Patent Office.
Uses: For life in Ojiya, a heavy snowfall area in Niigata, and for snow walking outdoors.

*This item has been stored at my parents' home for many years.
Although it is an unused item, the metal fittings for attaching to boots are rusted.

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