Continuing with their EXPO Nippon theme, Converse Japan sees a number of marquee releases lead the way in their 2009 February releases. Three Chuck Taylor All Stars and a Pro-Leather Low are spread over EXPO Nippon themes such as Take-Zaiku (Bamboo basket weaving), Higo-Mari (toy thread balls), Ise-Katagami (traditional Japanese paper stencil crafts) and Ichi-Itto (Japanese wood carvings). Other releases worth mentioning include the Jack Purcell Snakeskin Twist and Marine Sea Crisp.