I bought this in Germany. It's an ethical bag made by upcycling used soccer balls. The soccer ball material is a bit brittle and may flake off with use. The metal fittings also tend to widen, and I sometimes have to tighten them with pliers. This is a rare item that's hard to buy in Japan. It seems that basketball-type bags are sold in Japan: https://baldesigns.jp/collections/bal-designs How about an ethical bag? Please let me know if you'd like to negotiate the price.