Sisam fair trade + design

Fashion, Lifestyle

WHAT WE LIKE

  1. A pioneer of Fair Trade in Japan.
  2. Staff of Sisam fair trade + design are passionate about positive impact on others.
  3. Communicates actively with customers to achieve zero-waste.

SOC 3★: Directly links with fair trade manufacturers
ENV 1★: Adopting zero waste in daily business transactions
Circularity: Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Repurpose, Recycle 
(About Sustainability Impact score)

Sisam fair trade + design is considered a pioneer in Fair Trade in Japan, having been around since 1999. And one of the things we like about Sisam is the range of products available, from fashion to food to interior products. It addresses an issue of “no sustainable option” around customers.

Sisam stores offer a wide range of fair trade products, although it is mainly recognized as an apparel shop. In addition, they have recently been certified as a Zero Waste Apparel Store, the fourth in Japan to achieve such certification.

We were particularly impressed with Kyoto’s Sisam shop at Ura Teradori. Its clear message is a contemporary one, probing passersby, “What you buy is what you vote.” It is a thought-provoking line that makes sense in this climate and in this climate crisis.

A wide range of clothes is available: women’s, men’s, shoes, accessories, and more. They come from various countries, including India, Thailand and the Philippines, including brands like Mahaguthi, The Third World Shop and, of course, Sisam’s original brand Fair Trade World Map at Sisam.

Sisam also carries other ranges of ethical products. The back half of the supports fair trade brands who make non-fashion products. These include racks, toiletries, utensils and food. Even some of the ethical handmade lampshades available for sale (CCAP from the Philippines) are used to light the shop’s interiors. Food products are also available at Sisam.

Part of sustainability includes making purchases that benefit society. And Sisam is one of those businesses making it easy to learn about the origin story of the products we use. There are story tags on products that Sisam carry, sharing where the products come from and made by who. It also conveys transparency for customers.

Sisam is also role model of sustainability for other businesses. They have achieved their Zero Waste Accreditation, which covers all nine standards set by Zero Waste Japan. This makes Sisam a highly circular business! Furthermore, they have just been awarded by the Fairtrade Japan Awards 2023, recognized as a Guaranteed Member of the World Fair Trade Organization, and listed on Good Market.

Sisam is a wholesome brand that is less concerned about expanding, but rather helping customers consume better and to wear responsibly. It is bringing us a solution at an important time when customers are beginning to notice their impact on the world through clothes and more.

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Details

(updated 6 October 2023)

Brand name Sisam fair trade + design
Genre Fair Trade, Ladies Fashion, Mens Fashion
Website Homepage (JA)
Address Sisam Fair Trade Kyoto Main Store
80-1 Kitashirakawa Oiwakecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8224

Sisam Fair Trade Uraderadori (Kyoto)
〒604-8041 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Uraderacho, 591

Sisam Fair Trade Namba City (Osaka)
5-1-60 Nanba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076

Sisam Fair Trade Morinomiya Mall (Osaka)
〒540-0003 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Morinomiyachuo, 2−1−70, B1F

vote for by sisam FAIR TRADE Kuzuha Mall (Osaka) – Set to open in Spring 2024!
〒573-1121 15-1 Kuzuhahanazono-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka,
Kuzuha Mall Main Building, 1F Z104

Sisam Fair Trade Okamoto (Kobe)
3-5-17 Motoyama Kitamachi, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 658-0003

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Sannomiya SOL (Kobe)
Kobe International House B-202, 8-1-6 Miyuki-dori, Chuo-ku, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo 651-0087

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Coppice Kichijoji (Tokyo)
〒180-0004 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijoji Honcho, 1−11−5, Coppice Kichijoji A Department 3F

Google Map Sisam Fair Trade Kyoto Main Store

Sisam Fair Trade Uraderadori (Kyoto)

Sisam Fair Trade Namba City (Osaka)

Sisam Fair Trade Morinomiya Mall (Osaka)

vote for by sisam FAIR TRADE Kuzuha Mall (Osaka)

Sisam Fair Trade Okamoto (Kobe)

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Sannomiya SOL (Kobe)

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Coppice Kichijoji (Tokyo)

Opening Hours Sisam Fair Trade Kyoto Main Store
11 am ~ 7:30 pm
Open daily except for New Year holidays

Sisam Fair Trade Uraderadori (Kyoto)
11 am ~ 7:30 pm
Open daily except for New Year holidays

Sisam Fair Trade Namba City (Osaka)
11 am ~ 9:00 pm
Open daily except for New Year holidays and department store rest days

Sisam Fair Trade Morinomiya Mall (Osaka)
10 am ~ 8:00 pm
Open daily except for New Year holidays and department store rest days

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Kuzuha Mall (Osaka)
10 am ~ 8:00 pm (Weekdays)
10 am ~ 9:00 pm (Weekends)
Open daily except for New Year holidays

Sisam Fair Trade Okamoto (Kobe)
11 am ~ 7:30 pm
Open daily except for New Year holidays

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Sannomiya SOL (Kobe)
10 am ~ 8:00 pm
Open daily except for New Year holidays and department store rest days

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Coppice Kichijoji (Tokyo)
10 am ~ 9:00 pm
Open daily except for New Year holidays and department store rest days

Instagram Account Sisam Fair Trade Kyoto Main Store

Sisam Fair Trade Uraderadori (Kyoto)

Sisam Fair Trade Namba City (Osaka)

Sisam Fair Trade Morinomiya Mall (Osaka)

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Hitakata T-Site (Osaka)

Sisam Fair Trade Okamoto (Kobe)

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Sannomiya SOL (Kobe)

vote for by sisam Fair Trade Coppice Kichijoji (Tokyo)

Facebook Account Facebook Account
Parking Dependent on location
Children-friendly Yes

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