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Brand profile
Lojel
Japanese luggage brand founded in 1989, known for durable polypropylene hard-shell suitcases like the expandable Cubo carry-on.
ToyamaOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Lojel
Polypropylene hard shells, not fashion
The core range is molded polypropylene suitcases built for durability, with plain finishes and no seasonal styling cycle.
The Cubo opens from the top
Lojel's best-known case, the Cubo, uses an expandable top lid that adds packing volume rather than a conventional clamshell opening.
Third-generation Japanese manufacturer
Founded in 1989 in Toyama and still run by the founder's family, with soft luggage, duffels and backpacks alongside the hard cases.
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Brand facts
Lojel is a luggage and carry-goods maker founded in Japan in 1989 by Chih Chang Chiang, who moved his bag designs into manufacturing in Toyama. The company is now led by his grandson, CEO An Chieh Chiang, and sells globally through regional sites including a US storefront. Its range centers on hard-shell polypropylene suitcases such as the Cubo, whose expandable top lid adds packing volume, alongside soft luggage, duffels and everyday backpacks. Design emphasizes durability, quiet minimal styling and travel-to-daily-use versatility rather than seasonal fashion.
- Founded
- 1989
- Origin
- Toyama, Japan
- Made in
- China, Indonesia
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Techwear