STAFF

This is the name embroidered on the battle jacket made for Chairman Fukano's 60th birthday celebration.
Using a horizontal sewing machine with a needle that moves from side to side, the craftsman directly stitches the product by hand while looking at the design.
A unique Japanese technique for creating patterns on fabric.
It requires experience and skill cultivated over many years.
At Kadoya, we used to use custom-made name tags.
This horizontal embroidery was used.
However, today, when computerized sewing machines are mainstream, there are only a few sewing machines in Japan.
The number of sewing machine craftsmen is also decreasing.
Also, there is a skilled craftsman who I have had a long-standing relationship with in the neighborhood.
I decided to retire a few years ago.
Meanwhile, as I was nearing my retirement, I had the opportunity to request a name embroidery.
As usual, the technique is such that you can write letters smoothly in one shot without any drafts.
I can't help but stare, but the person in question seems to have enough time to strike up a small talk while processing the yarn.
During that short and relaxed conversation...
After praising the achievements of the second president (currently chairman), he said, ``Kadoya-san has become a great man, too...''
"I'm sure he was blessed with good staff as well."
This is unique to someone who has watched Kadoya grow over the years.
These words stayed with me.
That may indeed be the case.
Of course, I think that individuals have a lot of power, but no one can do everything by themselves.
There must always be someone to support you from behind the scenes.
``Staff Officer'' = someone who supports people and formulates various strategies.
Although it is a word that is not often spoken or heard,
Direct translation into English is "STAFF"
It's also a very familiar word.
There are many people who are called staff officers in companies and throughout history.
In my case, going back to my childhood, it started with the anime and Hero Sentai movies I watched at the time.
I tended to be very attracted to this kind of position.
Time has passed, and now there are staff members to encourage the third generation of President Fukano.
I feel that it will continue to grow.
First of all, I will try my best to become that person in the factory.
On the day that a skilled embroidery craftsman was retiring, I came to say hello and express my gratitude.
Later, in return, all the factory staff received handkerchiefs with their names embroidered on them.

Beautiful finish that doesn't seem to be handmade.
When I see this horizontal embroidery, I am reminded of the conversation we had just then.
【Nakamura】