Every May/June since 2002, Dusseldorf, has hosted Japan Day. One of the most popular events in the country, this German-Japanese festival helps celebrate two unique cultures, whilst highlighting the home of Japan’s largest community in continental Europe. ASICS Tiger and Afew have worked together to celebrate this event by creating a Gel-Lyte III with colors inspired by the Japanese flag: red, white and black. The iconic silhouette’s Japanese flag inspired colourway – red, white and black – and mix of materials, from a rough suede upper, to give it texture, as well as a perforated suede toecap and midsection, gives this shoe an emblematic feel. The Japanese denim outer stripes made from Japanese selvage and wooden eyelets inspired by Japanese furniture, add to its overall, “handmade” quality. Available now at colette, Rice and Beans, BlackRainbow and Le Rayons Frais.