Japanese mountaineering label NANGA has been on a mission to challenge the unknown since its 1941 founding by Akira Yokota. Based in the Shiga Prefecture—a land surrounded by vast mountains, rivers, and lakes—the company produces expertly crafted outerwear, alpine gear, and accessories renowned for their lightweight, protective constructions. Down jackets, ripstop nylon skirts, and quilted pants are hand-sewn by Japanese artisans using only the finest materials, and feature practical and minimalist aesthetic elements inspired by the label’s outdoor heritage. Named after a Himalayan summit known widely as the “king of the mountains,” NANGA delivers artisan-made outerwear of superior quality.