In order to solve the problem of deer being exterminated in Oze and Minamiaizu Town, Mura no Kajiya has started selling outdoor leather goods made of deerskin on various e-commerce sites in cooperation with Oze deer project (Address: 50 Aza Nakagawara, Furumachi, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture; Representative: Shoko Koyama), which produces and sells deer leather products.

The reality is that many deer lives are simply thrown away.

In recent years, deer have become a serious problem in Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, at the foot of the Oze Mountains.
In some years, as many as about 2,000 deer are exterminated as pests.
With radiation and other problems yet to be resolved, most of the deer cannot be used as meat, and most of their lives are still being discarded.
By selling collaborative products, we hope to make users aware of the current situation, and by using deerskin, we hope to utilize the precious lives of these animals as much as possible.

Hachijurigoe connects Sanjo City and Minamiaizu Town

Sanjo City and Minamiaizu Town. Although at first glance there seems to be no connection between the two cities, from the Edo period (1603-1867) to the Meiji period (1868-1912), an important highway was established to connect the two locations, and goods and people came and went between them.
There are various theories as to the origin of the name “Hachijuurigoe,” but it is said that it was called “Hachijuurigoe” because it was known as a harsh mountain road with deep snow and one ri felt like 10 ri.
Currently, a section of the road is impassable, but reconstruction is underway and the road is scheduled to open in 2026. The relationship between Sanjo and Minamiaizu, which has a long history, will be revitalized as people come and go between the two cities!
We were introduced to the current situation surrounding deer by Sanjo City and Minamiaizu Town and to Mr. Oyama of the Oze-shika Project, so we decided to create a collaborative product between Sanjo and Minamiaizu Town one step ahead of the opening of the new road.

Contribution to a sustainable society

In addition, our company is promoting SDGs activities, and through the production and sales of this collaborative product, we will contribute to society by using deerskin leather in a sustainable way, targeting the SDGs development goal “15.
Deerskin is supple, strong, moist, and comfortable in the hand, making it perfect for outdoor leather!
We hope you will experience its soft touch.

■Oze deer project xVillage Blacksmith　double-edged black hilt sheath hatchet Fujino hatchet 5sun 150mm/5.5sun 165mm/6sun 180mm & Deerskin machete case

Double-edged hatchets are manufactured by Aida Godo Factory in Sanjo. The double-edged hatchets are made of extremely soft iron and steel, and are forged with a hammer to create a long-lasting product. The double-edged sheath hatchet is ideal for chopping firewood outdoors. Three different blade lengths are available.
The roll-type deerskin leather case is designed to store the hatchet by wrapping a deerskin cord around it.
Deer antlers are used as fasteners for the leather case. By using antlers together with leather, the product is designed to make you feel the dynamism of deer that have lived in the great outdoors.

・Price
5sun 150mm　17,540yen（excluding tax)
5.5sun 165mm　18,240yen（excluding tax)
6sun 180mm　18,940yen（excluding tax)

・Sales Page

5sun 150mm　https://www.muranokajiya.jp/c/honten/4937769500761

5.5sun 165mm　https://www.muranokajiya.jp/c/honten/4937769500709

6sun 180mm　https://www.muranokajiya.jp/c/honten/4937769500716

■Oze deer project xVillage Blacksmith　Deerskin machete grip

Deerskin machete grips that are supple, strong, and moist in the hand. This is a collaboration machete exclusive product. We hope you will experience its soft touch.

・Price
2,000yen（excluding tax)

・Sales Page
https://www.muranokajiya.jp/c/honten/4937769500723/

■Oze deer project xVillage Blacksmith　Deerskin Grip for Elise Stake Ultimate Hammer

This is a leather cover exclusively for the “Elise Stake Ultimate Hammer”. Deerskin leather fits firmly in your hand, making it easy to hit pegs!　The black dyed deerskin leather is also chic. The Oze deer project and the village blacksmith’s logo are engraved on the leather surface.

・Price
2,200yen（excluding tax)

・Sales page
https://www.muranokajiya.jp/c/honten/4937769500730

■Oze deer project xVillage Blacksmith　Deerskin bear repellent bell

A bear repellent bell that alerts bears to your presence when hiking in the mountains, gathering wild vegetables, gathering mushrooms, mountain stream fishing, etc.
Two-tone black and brown deerskin leather with the Oze deer project and Village Blacksmith logo engraved on it.
The carabiner is also made by the village blacksmith.
The carabiner can be attached to a loop on a bag.
The bell can be worn soundless by placing the tongue inside the bell and hanging it in the opposite direction.

・Price
4,500yen（excluding tax)

・Sales page
https://www.muranokajiya.jp/c/honten/4937769500747