Announcement of Nikkei Newspaper Publication
- Moonrakers unifies and advances sewing factories / Strengthening and enriching the domestic supply chain -
We are pleased to announce that our initiatives were featured in the January 26, 2026, issue of the "Nikkei Shimbun"!
The article meticulously and objectively summarized our efforts, focusing on points such as:
"New forms of apparel centered on advanced materials," "initiatives to revive Japanese domestic manufacturing," and "increasing earning power to ensure the industry's survival."
The apparel industry may seem glamorous at first glance. However, following December, another one of our fellow sewing factories in Kyushu ceased manufacturing this month.
Japanese manufacturing continues to disappear at an alarming speed.
Amidst this, we are dedicated to creating a "new industry" where your support directly connects to the manufacturing floor, and everyone, from creators to users, can prosper together.
However, this is a "distant ideal" that is sometimes met with laughter and dismissal even from our apparel and sewing factory partners, who say, "That's impossible" and "It can't be done."
In the past, such words hurt us and made us lose confidence. However, supported by your encouragement and voices, we were able to passionately pursue this project without shame.
Once again, thank you very much.
We are deeply grateful to all of you, more than words can express.
Media articles like this are a collaboration between the subject of the interview and the reporter. The Nikkei Shimbun truly and carefully captured our passionate thoughts and conveyed the facts clearly and transparently.
This publication will be a great force in helping our challenge become more widely understood in society. It is a beacon to let many people know the reality of the situation.
Although it is a member-exclusive article, we would be delighted if you could take a look.
We will continue to dedicate ourselves to the revival of Japanese manufacturing. At the same time, we will transparently, faithfully, and wholeheartedly disseminate the excellence of Japanese manufacturing, as well as the harsh realities, using every available means.
This is because, first and foremost, it is very important to understand the current situation. Therefore, with the media as our partner, we will share the true state of the industry and our challenge to transform it, so that it reaches as many people as possible.
Not limited to manufacturing.
We will also dedicate ourselves to making sure people know.
We would appreciate your continued warm support for our challenges.
*Although it is member-exclusive, please refer to the article's webpage here.
