Originating from Japan with a world-renowned reputation for excellence, Janome has been designing and manufacturing sewing machines for a hundred years. The name “Janome” was adopted in 1935 and means “Snake Eyes” in Japanese. The bobbin that was used back then was an unprecedented round metal bobbin system resembling a snake’s eyes. Since those early days, Janome has established itself as a leader in the sewing machine industry, with a focus on continuous product improvement and exciting innovation. Today, Janome employs over 3,500 people, and has operations in over 100 countries worldwide. Even in times of global economic and financial hardship, Janome Australia has forged ahead strongly, affirming it’s proudly held name as “Australia’s No. 1 Brand”.