As Nigo’s Human Made soars on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, what does it say about how streetwear brands can succeed now?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A simple pair of striped socks from Japanese convenience stores has become a global cult item. But how did an everyday ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a world where fashion is constantly changing, it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, one place you should keep an eye on is Japan. The ...

Both the incense, redolent of agarwood and Korean mint, and the finely ground potpourri, scented with notes such as myrrh and ...