In his latest book, “Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style,” W. David Marx makes the case that Japan is now the strongest authority on traditional American-styled clothing. Ametora — a Japanese ...

The designers presenting in February represent a growing chapter of Japanese talent that has outgrown the main Tokyo Fashion ...

Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's leading trading companies, launched ‘Any Wear, Anywhere’ program for those who use JAL-operated flights Japan Airlines (JAL) has initiated a new ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa's first meeting with role model and SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) boss Masayoshi Son came in 2010 when they bathed together - a popular ...

In Japan, the term “mottainai” – loosely translated to “what a waste” – has deep roots. Originating from a Buddhist belief that every object has intrinsic value and should be utilized for its full ...

The history of the Kimono Dress and the clothing revolution surrounding 19th century Japan. In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors to the world. The Kimono Dress, emblematic of a broader clothing ...

People who come to live in or visit Japan from other countries often have a humorous encounter with a Japanese person who informs them that “Japan has four seasons.” This often leaves the foreigner ...

TOKYO — A second-hand pop-up store in Tokyo by casual clothing giant Uniqlo was a first for the Japanese firm, but also a sign that a local aversion to used garments may finally be fading. Uniqlo is a ...

On a recent fall day in Manhattan's Soho district, fashionable New Yorkers mobbed the racks throughout Uniqlo's 36,000-square-foot, four-story flagship store. The must-have item for many of these ...

With a failing global economy and an increase on “fast retail” where the focus lies more on cost over quality, many fashion enthusiasts are questioning labels, their prices and ultimately their ...