GITNUXREPORT 2026

Japan Fashion Industry Statistics

Japan's fashion market rebounds and grows, driven by e-commerce and sustainable trends.

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Uniqlo holds 12% market preference among all consumers.

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Gucci sales in Japan reached 250 billion yen in 2022.

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Uniqlo operated 2,400 stores in Japan as of 2023.

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Zozotown platform had 45 million monthly users in 2023.

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Louis Vuitton tops luxury brand sales with 15% share.

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Shimamura Co. apparel chain revenue at 550 billion yen.

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Aoyama flagship stores host 300 brands across 50,000 sqm.

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Beams brand network sales hit 200 billion yen in 2022.

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United Arrows luxury retail revenue 180 billion yen FY2022.

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Rakuten Fashion marketplace GMV 1.2 trillion yen 2023.

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Comme des Garçons global revenue from Japan 30% of total.

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Isetan Mitsukoshi department stores fashion sales 40% of total revenue.

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ABC-Mart footwear chain 3,500 stores nationwide.

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Onward Kashiyama womenswear brand sales 300 billion yen.

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Snapmart pop-up retail model hosted 5,000 events in 2023.

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Descente sportswear revenue 150 billion yen in Japan.

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Tsuruha Holdings fashion retail arm grew 8% YoY.

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Handsome Inc. streetwear brands sales 100 billion yen.

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Takashimaya dept store fashion category 25% sales share.

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Editim group manages 20 brands with 1,500 stores.

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World Co. Ltd. youth fashion revenue 250 billion yen.

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Sanrio character fashion collaborations generated 50 billion yen.

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Muji no-brand fashion sales 120 billion yen domestically.

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Journal Standard brand loyalty rate 65% repeat buyers.

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Laforet Harajuku annual footfall 10 million visitors.

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Parco Shibuya fashion mall sales up 12% post-renovation.

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Tomorrowland luxury chain 50 stores, 80 billion yen sales.

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Ships Ltd. menswear retail 150 billion yen FY2022.

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Loft lifestyle retail fashion segment 15% of 500 billion yen.

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Tokyo Hands (Hands) fashion accessories sales 40 billion yen.

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Bic Camera apparel tie-ins contributed 5% to 8 trillion yen revenue.

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68% of Japanese women aged 20-29 purchased clothing online in 2023.

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Average annual spend on fashion by Japanese consumers was 85,000 yen in 2022.

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45% of consumers prefer sustainable brands, up from 32% in 2020.

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Street fashion influence leads to 55% of youth buying Harajuku-inspired items.

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72% of shoppers use mobile apps for fashion purchases in 2023.

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Preference for domestic brands rose to 62% among millennials in 2022.

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Impulse buying accounts for 38% of fashion purchases in urban areas.

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51% of consumers aged 30-49 prioritize comfort over style post-COVID.

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Vegan leather demand increased 25% among fashion buyers in 2023.

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40% of Gen Z in Japan follow K-pop idols for fashion inspiration.

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Average closet size for Japanese women is 120 items, with 30% unworn.

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67% shop during sales periods, with Black Friday sales up 18%.

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Social media drives 55% of purchase decisions for accessories.

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29% of consumers returned online fashion buys in 2023 due to fit issues.

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Preference for neutral colors rose to 48% in women's apparel.

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76% of seniors over 60 buy practical basics like t-shirts monthly.

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Athleisure wear purchased by 62% of workforce weekly in 2022.

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35% experiment with gender-neutral fashion, highest in Tokyo.

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Subscription box services for fashion used by 12% of urban women.

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44% avoid fast fashion due to environmental concerns.

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Personalized styling apps downloaded by 28% of 18-24 year olds.

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53% prefer in-store try-ons despite online growth.

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Capsule wardrobes adopted by 39% to reduce overbuying.

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Kawaii fashion still popular with 47% of teens.

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61% influenced by influencers on Instagram for buys.

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Budget fashion under 5,000 yen preferred by 52% students.

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70% women aged 25-34 buy seasonal collections quarterly.

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Remote workers increased loungewear spend by 22%.

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1.2 million people employed in Japan's fashion manufacturing sector in 2022.

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Apparel production workforce declined 3.5% to 1.1 million from 2021.

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Textile industry employs 450,000 workers, 60% women.

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Retail fashion jobs total 800,000, with 25% part-time.

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Average salary in fashion design field 4.5 million yen annually.

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15,000 new entrants to fashion retail annually via training programs.

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Manufacturing output per worker 12 million yen in apparel factories.

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70% of production shifted overseas, local jobs down 20% since 2010.

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Dyeing and weaving sector 120,000 employees, average age 52.

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Fashion model industry employs 5,000 professionals full-time.

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Logistics for fashion employs 200,000, up 10% with e-com.

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Knitting factories workforce 80,000, productivity up 5%.

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Department store fashion staff 150,000 nationwide.

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Startup fashion brands created 10,000 jobs in 2023 Tokyo area.

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Skill shortage in pattern-making: 30,000 vacancies unfilled.

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Overtime hours in retail averaged 25 hours/month in 2022.

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Female managers in fashion firms 18%, up from 12% in 2018.

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Vocational training graduates in sewing: 8,000 per year.

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Export-oriented factories employ 300,000 with avg wage 4.2M yen.

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Pop-up staff turnover rate 40% in fashion retail.

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Digital manufacturing roles grew 15% to 20,000 jobs.

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Aging workforce: 35% over 55 in textile production.

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E-com warehouse workers for fashion: 50,000 new hires 2023.

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Designer freelancers number 50,000, avg income 5M yen.

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Sustainability compliance training for 100,000 workers.

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Night shift in manufacturing down to 10% of workforce.

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Union membership in fashion retail 12%.

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AI automation reduced manual sewing jobs by 5%.

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In 2023, Japan's apparel market size reached approximately 9.8 trillion yen, marking a 2.5% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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The luxury fashion segment in Japan generated 1.2 trillion yen in revenue in 2022, accounting for 12% of the total apparel market.

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E-commerce sales in Japan's fashion industry hit 2.1 trillion yen in 2023, representing 21% of total apparel sales.

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Fast fashion retail sales in Japan totaled 3.4 trillion yen in fiscal 2022, with a CAGR of 1.8% from 2018-2022.

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The second-hand fashion market in Japan grew to 1.5 trillion yen in 2023, up 15% from the previous year.

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Women's apparel segment dominated with 5.2 trillion yen in sales in 2023, comprising 53% of the market.

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Men's fashion market value stood at 2.8 trillion yen in 2022, with sportswear contributing 40%.

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Children's clothing market in Japan was valued at 1.1 trillion yen in fiscal 2023.

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Footwear market within fashion reached 1.0 trillion yen in 2023, led by sneakers at 35% share.

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Accessories and bags segment generated 1.3 trillion yen in revenue for 2022 in Japan.

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Overall fashion retail sales declined 4.2% to 10.2 trillion yen in fiscal 2021 due to COVID-19.

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Projected apparel market growth in Japan to reach 11.5 trillion yen by 2027 at 3.1% CAGR.

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Streetwear fashion sub-market valued at 800 billion yen in 2023.

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Kimono and traditional wear market size was 150 billion yen in 2022.

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Sportswear market expanded to 1.8 trillion yen in 2023, up 5% YoY.

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Denim apparel sales in Japan totaled 450 billion yen in fiscal 2022.

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Lingerie market value reached 600 billion yen in 2023.

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Outerwear segment sales hit 2.0 trillion yen in winter 2022-2023 season.

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Swimwear market in Japan was 120 billion yen in 2023.

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Jewelry fashion accessories market sized at 900 billion yen in 2022.

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Sleepwear and loungewear surged to 400 billion yen in 2023 amid remote work trends.

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Vintage fashion resale market grew 20% to 300 billion yen in 2023.

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Corporate uniforms fashion segment at 500 billion yen in 2023.

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Eyewear fashion market reached 700 billion yen in 2022.

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Handbags luxury segment alone worth 400 billion yen in 2023.

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Activewear market projected to 900 billion yen by 2025.

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Plus-size fashion market in Japan at 200 billion yen in 2023.

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Eco-fashion apparel sales reached 350 billion yen in 2022.

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Total fashion industry GDP contribution in Japan was 2.1% or 12 trillion yen in 2022.

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Japan's fashion exports totaled 1.1 trillion yen in 2023, up 4% YoY.

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Imports of apparel reached 2.5 trillion yen, 85% from Asia.

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Sustainable fashion exports grew 12% to 150 billion yen.

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Carbon footprint of industry reduced 8% via recycled materials.

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25% of brands adopted circular economy models by 2023.

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Organic cotton usage up 30% to 50,000 tons annually.

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Water usage in dyeing down 15% industry-wide.

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Export to US fashion goods 300 billion yen, 27% share.

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EU exports of Japanese brands 200 billion yen in 2022.

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Zero-waste production in 15% of factories.

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Recycled polyester in apparel 40% of total fiber use.

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Blockchain traceability adopted by 200 brands for exports.

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China imports from Japan fashion 400 billion yen annually.

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Fair trade certified products exports up 18%.

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Energy-efficient manufacturing saved 20% CO2 emissions.

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Vegan materials in 10% of exported leather goods.

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ASEAN exports totaled 250 billion yen, growth 6%.

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Packaging waste reduced 25% via reusable systems.

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500 brands certified eco-label for global exports.

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Digital fashion shows cut travel emissions by 40%.

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Second-hand exports to Europe 50 billion yen.

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Solar-powered factories 20% of total production sites.

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Microplastic reduction initiatives in 60% of dyes.

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Korea fashion imports from Japan 150 billion yen.

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Upcycled fabric exports doubled to 30 billion yen.

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Biodiversity impact assessments by 100 export firms.

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Australia's Japan fashion imports 80 billion yen.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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While the global fashion world often looks to Japan for inspiration, the real story is in the numbers—from a resurgent ¥9.8 trillion market and a ¥1.5 trillion second-hand boom to a workforce of 1.2 million navigating sustainable shifts, as explained by the machine learning specialists at Rawshot AI.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, Japan's apparel market size reached approximately 9.8 trillion yen, marking a 2.5% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.
The luxury fashion segment in Japan generated 1.2 trillion yen in revenue in 2022, accounting for 12% of the total apparel market.
E-commerce sales in Japan's fashion industry hit 2.1 trillion yen in 2023, representing 21% of total apparel sales.
68% of Japanese women aged 20-29 purchased clothing online in 2023.
Average annual spend on fashion by Japanese consumers was 85,000 yen in 2022.
45% of consumers prefer sustainable brands, up from 32% in 2020.
Uniqlo holds 12% market preference among all consumers.
Gucci sales in Japan reached 250 billion yen in 2022.
Uniqlo operated 2,400 stores in Japan as of 2023.
1.2 million people employed in Japan's fashion manufacturing sector in 2022.
Apparel production workforce declined 3.5% to 1.1 million from 2021.
Textile industry employs 450,000 workers, 60% women.
Japan's fashion exports totaled 1.1 trillion yen in 2023, up 4% YoY.
Imports of apparel reached 2.5 trillion yen, 85% from Asia.
Sustainable fashion exports grew 12% to 150 billion yen.

Japan's fashion market rebounds and grows, driven by e-commerce and sustainable trends.

Brands and Retail

1Uniqlo holds 12% market preference among all consumers.

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2Gucci sales in Japan reached 250 billion yen in 2022.

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3Uniqlo operated 2,400 stores in Japan as of 2023.

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4Zozotown platform had 45 million monthly users in 2023.

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5Louis Vuitton tops luxury brand sales with 15% share.

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6Shimamura Co. apparel chain revenue at 550 billion yen.

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7Aoyama flagship stores host 300 brands across 50,000 sqm.

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8Beams brand network sales hit 200 billion yen in 2022.

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9United Arrows luxury retail revenue 180 billion yen FY2022.

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10Rakuten Fashion marketplace GMV 1.2 trillion yen 2023.

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11Comme des Garçons global revenue from Japan 30% of total.

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12Isetan Mitsukoshi department stores fashion sales 40% of total revenue.

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13ABC-Mart footwear chain 3,500 stores nationwide.

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14Onward Kashiyama womenswear brand sales 300 billion yen.

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15Snapmart pop-up retail model hosted 5,000 events in 2023.

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16Descente sportswear revenue 150 billion yen in Japan.

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17Tsuruha Holdings fashion retail arm grew 8% YoY.

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18Handsome Inc. streetwear brands sales 100 billion yen.

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19Takashimaya dept store fashion category 25% sales share.

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20Editim group manages 20 brands with 1,500 stores.

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21World Co. Ltd. youth fashion revenue 250 billion yen.

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22Sanrio character fashion collaborations generated 50 billion yen.

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23Muji no-brand fashion sales 120 billion yen domestically.

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24Journal Standard brand loyalty rate 65% repeat buyers.

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25Laforet Harajuku annual footfall 10 million visitors.

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26Parco Shibuya fashion mall sales up 12% post-renovation.

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27Tomorrowland luxury chain 50 stores, 80 billion yen sales.

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28Ships Ltd. menswear retail 150 billion yen FY2022.

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29Loft lifestyle retail fashion segment 15% of 500 billion yen.

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30Tokyo Hands (Hands) fashion accessories sales 40 billion yen.

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31Bic Camera apparel tie-ins contributed 5% to 8 trillion yen revenue.

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Brands and Retail Interpretation

The landscape of Japanese fashion is a fascinating paradox where Uniqlo's ubiquitous practicality dresses the nation while Louis Vuitton's luxury crowns it, all set against a dizzyingly efficient retail ecosystem that effortlessly converts everything from Harajuku streetwear to department store grandeur into serious yen.

Consumer Trends

168% of Japanese women aged 20-29 purchased clothing online in 2023.

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2Average annual spend on fashion by Japanese consumers was 85,000 yen in 2022.

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345% of consumers prefer sustainable brands, up from 32% in 2020.

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4Street fashion influence leads to 55% of youth buying Harajuku-inspired items.

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572% of shoppers use mobile apps for fashion purchases in 2023.

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6Preference for domestic brands rose to 62% among millennials in 2022.

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7Impulse buying accounts for 38% of fashion purchases in urban areas.

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851% of consumers aged 30-49 prioritize comfort over style post-COVID.

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9Vegan leather demand increased 25% among fashion buyers in 2023.

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1040% of Gen Z in Japan follow K-pop idols for fashion inspiration.

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11Average closet size for Japanese women is 120 items, with 30% unworn.

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1267% shop during sales periods, with Black Friday sales up 18%.

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13Social media drives 55% of purchase decisions for accessories.

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1429% of consumers returned online fashion buys in 2023 due to fit issues.

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15Preference for neutral colors rose to 48% in women's apparel.

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1676% of seniors over 60 buy practical basics like t-shirts monthly.

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17Athleisure wear purchased by 62% of workforce weekly in 2022.

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1835% experiment with gender-neutral fashion, highest in Tokyo.

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19Subscription box services for fashion used by 12% of urban women.

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2044% avoid fast fashion due to environmental concerns.

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21Personalized styling apps downloaded by 28% of 18-24 year olds.

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2253% prefer in-store try-ons despite online growth.

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23Capsule wardrobes adopted by 39% to reduce overbuying.

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24Kawaii fashion still popular with 47% of teens.

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2561% influenced by influencers on Instagram for buys.

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26Budget fashion under 5,000 yen preferred by 52% students.

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2770% women aged 25-34 buy seasonal collections quarterly.

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28Remote workers increased loungewear spend by 22%.

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Consumer Trends Interpretation

While Japanese women click ‘buy now’ faster than a subway door closing, their closets swell with unworn neutrals, as their hearts—tugged by influencers, sustainability, and the lure of a good sale—increasingly demand that their comfy loungewear be both ethically sourced and Instagrammable.

Employment and Manufacturing

11.2 million people employed in Japan's fashion manufacturing sector in 2022.

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2Apparel production workforce declined 3.5% to 1.1 million from 2021.

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3Textile industry employs 450,000 workers, 60% women.

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4Retail fashion jobs total 800,000, with 25% part-time.

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5Average salary in fashion design field 4.5 million yen annually.

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615,000 new entrants to fashion retail annually via training programs.

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7Manufacturing output per worker 12 million yen in apparel factories.

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870% of production shifted overseas, local jobs down 20% since 2010.

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9Dyeing and weaving sector 120,000 employees, average age 52.

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10Fashion model industry employs 5,000 professionals full-time.

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11Logistics for fashion employs 200,000, up 10% with e-com.

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12Knitting factories workforce 80,000, productivity up 5%.

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13Department store fashion staff 150,000 nationwide.

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14Startup fashion brands created 10,000 jobs in 2023 Tokyo area.

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15Skill shortage in pattern-making: 30,000 vacancies unfilled.

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16Overtime hours in retail averaged 25 hours/month in 2022.

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17Female managers in fashion firms 18%, up from 12% in 2018.

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18Vocational training graduates in sewing: 8,000 per year.

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19Export-oriented factories employ 300,000 with avg wage 4.2M yen.

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20Pop-up staff turnover rate 40% in fashion retail.

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21Digital manufacturing roles grew 15% to 20,000 jobs.

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22Aging workforce: 35% over 55 in textile production.

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23E-com warehouse workers for fashion: 50,000 new hires 2023.

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24Designer freelancers number 50,000, avg income 5M yen.

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25Sustainability compliance training for 100,000 workers.

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26Night shift in manufacturing down to 10% of workforce.

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27Union membership in fashion retail 12%.

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28AI automation reduced manual sewing jobs by 5%.

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Employment and Manufacturing Interpretation

Japan's fashion industry is meticulously reinventing its fabric, threading digital needles and global logistics into its aging loom, all while carefully tailoring a future that must fit both its storied craftsmanship and a starkly modern economic pattern.

Market Size and Revenue

1In 2023, Japan's apparel market size reached approximately 9.8 trillion yen, marking a 2.5% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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2The luxury fashion segment in Japan generated 1.2 trillion yen in revenue in 2022, accounting for 12% of the total apparel market.

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3E-commerce sales in Japan's fashion industry hit 2.1 trillion yen in 2023, representing 21% of total apparel sales.

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4Fast fashion retail sales in Japan totaled 3.4 trillion yen in fiscal 2022, with a CAGR of 1.8% from 2018-2022.

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5The second-hand fashion market in Japan grew to 1.5 trillion yen in 2023, up 15% from the previous year.

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6Women's apparel segment dominated with 5.2 trillion yen in sales in 2023, comprising 53% of the market.

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7Men's fashion market value stood at 2.8 trillion yen in 2022, with sportswear contributing 40%.

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8Children's clothing market in Japan was valued at 1.1 trillion yen in fiscal 2023.

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9Footwear market within fashion reached 1.0 trillion yen in 2023, led by sneakers at 35% share.

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10Accessories and bags segment generated 1.3 trillion yen in revenue for 2022 in Japan.

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11Overall fashion retail sales declined 4.2% to 10.2 trillion yen in fiscal 2021 due to COVID-19.

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12Projected apparel market growth in Japan to reach 11.5 trillion yen by 2027 at 3.1% CAGR.

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13Streetwear fashion sub-market valued at 800 billion yen in 2023.

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14Kimono and traditional wear market size was 150 billion yen in 2022.

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15Sportswear market expanded to 1.8 trillion yen in 2023, up 5% YoY.

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16Denim apparel sales in Japan totaled 450 billion yen in fiscal 2022.

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17Lingerie market value reached 600 billion yen in 2023.

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18Outerwear segment sales hit 2.0 trillion yen in winter 2022-2023 season.

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19Swimwear market in Japan was 120 billion yen in 2023.

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20Jewelry fashion accessories market sized at 900 billion yen in 2022.

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21Sleepwear and loungewear surged to 400 billion yen in 2023 amid remote work trends.

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22Vintage fashion resale market grew 20% to 300 billion yen in 2023.

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23Corporate uniforms fashion segment at 500 billion yen in 2023.

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24Eyewear fashion market reached 700 billion yen in 2022.

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25Handbags luxury segment alone worth 400 billion yen in 2023.

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26Activewear market projected to 900 billion yen by 2025.

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27Plus-size fashion market in Japan at 200 billion yen in 2023.

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28Eco-fashion apparel sales reached 350 billion yen in 2022.

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29Total fashion industry GDP contribution in Japan was 2.1% or 12 trillion yen in 2022.

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Market Size and Revenue Interpretation

Japan's fashion industry is a meticulously tailored ecosystem where the timeless luxury of a 400 billion yen handbag comfortably coexists with the booming 1.5 trillion yen second-hand market, proving that while trends are fleeting, the Japanese appetite for both heritage and a good deal is a permanent collection.

Sustainability and Exports

1Japan's fashion exports totaled 1.1 trillion yen in 2023, up 4% YoY.

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2Imports of apparel reached 2.5 trillion yen, 85% from Asia.

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3Sustainable fashion exports grew 12% to 150 billion yen.

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4Carbon footprint of industry reduced 8% via recycled materials.

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525% of brands adopted circular economy models by 2023.

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6Organic cotton usage up 30% to 50,000 tons annually.

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7Water usage in dyeing down 15% industry-wide.

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8Export to US fashion goods 300 billion yen, 27% share.

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9EU exports of Japanese brands 200 billion yen in 2022.

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10Zero-waste production in 15% of factories.

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11Recycled polyester in apparel 40% of total fiber use.

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12Blockchain traceability adopted by 200 brands for exports.

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13China imports from Japan fashion 400 billion yen annually.

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14Fair trade certified products exports up 18%.

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15Energy-efficient manufacturing saved 20% CO2 emissions.

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16Vegan materials in 10% of exported leather goods.

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17ASEAN exports totaled 250 billion yen, growth 6%.

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18Packaging waste reduced 25% via reusable systems.

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19500 brands certified eco-label for global exports.

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20Digital fashion shows cut travel emissions by 40%.

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21Second-hand exports to Europe 50 billion yen.

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22Solar-powered factories 20% of total production sites.

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23Microplastic reduction initiatives in 60% of dyes.

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24Korea fashion imports from Japan 150 billion yen.

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25Upcycled fabric exports doubled to 30 billion yen.

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26Biodiversity impact assessments by 100 export firms.

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27Australia's Japan fashion imports 80 billion yen.

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Sustainability and Exports Interpretation

While Japan's fashion trade deficit highlights its enduring love for global trends, the industry is shrewdly stitching its future from recycled threads and digital runways, proving that true style is now measured in carbon footprints and circular economy credits as much as currency.

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METI
meti.go.jp
meti.go.jp
Reference 13
MARKETSANDMARKETS
marketsandmarkets.com
marketsandmarkets.com
Reference 14
GREENPEACE
greenpeace.org
greenpeace.org
Reference 15
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 16
NIKKEI
nikkei.com
nikkei.com
Reference 17
GREENBIZ
greenbiz.jp
greenbiz.jp
Reference 18
NHK
nhk.or.jp
nhk.or.jp
Reference 19
RETAILASIA
retailasia.com
retailasia.com
Reference 20
HOOTSUITE
hootsuite.com
hootsuite.com
Reference 21
WGSN
wgsn.com
wgsn.com
Reference 22
CABINETOFFICE
cabinetoffice.go.jp
cabinetoffice.go.jp
Reference 23
TIMEOUT
timeout.com
timeout.com
Reference 24
APPANNIE
appannie.com
appannie.com
Reference 25
JAPAN-RETAIL
japan-retail.org
japan-retail.org

Reference 26
VOGUE
vogue.co.jp
vogue.co.jp
Reference 27
JAPANTRENDSHOP
japantrendshop.com
japantrendshop.com
Reference 28
MEXT
mext.go.jp
mext.go.jp
Reference 29
FASHION-PRESS
fashion-press.net
fashion-press.net
Reference 30
BUSINESSOFFASHION
businessoffashion.com
businessoffashion.com
Reference 31
FASTRETAILING
fastretailing.com
fastretailing.com
Reference 32
ZOZO
zozo.com
zozo.com
Reference 33
SHIMAMURA
shimamura.gr.jp
shimamura.gr.jp
Reference 34
BEAMS
beams.co.jp
beams.co.jp
Reference 35
UNITED-ARROWS
united-arrows.co.jp
united-arrows.co.jp
Reference 36
CORP
corp.rakuten.co.jp
corp.rakuten.co.jp
Reference 37
COMME-DES-GARCONS
comme-des-garcons.com
comme-des-garcons.com
Reference 38
IMHDS
imhds.co.jp
imhds.co.jp
Reference 39
ABC-MART
abc-mart.net
abc-mart.net
Reference 40
ONWARD
onward.co.jp
onward.co.jp
Reference 41
SNAPMART
snapmart.jp
snapmart.jp
Reference 42
DESCENTE
descente.co.jp
descente.co.jp
Reference 43
TSURUHA
tsuruha.co.jp
tsuruha.co.jp
Reference 44
HANDSOME
handsome.com
handsome.com
Reference 45
TAKASHIMAYA
takashimaya.co.jp
takashimaya.co.jp
Reference 46
EDITIM
editim.co.jp
editim.co.jp
Reference 47
WORLD
world.co.jp
world.co.jp
Reference 48
SANRIO
sanrio.co.jp
sanrio.co.jp
Reference 49
RYOHIN-KEIKAKU
ryohin-keikaku.jp
ryohin-keikaku.jp
Reference 50
BRIGHT
bright.co.jp
bright.co.jp
Reference 51
LAFORET
laforet.co.jp
laforet.co.jp
Reference 52
PARCO
parco.co.jp
parco.co.jp
Reference 53
TOMORROWLAND
tomorrowland.co.jp
tomorrowland.co.jp
Reference 54
SHIPS-LTD
ships-ltd.co.jp
ships-ltd.co.jp
Reference 55
LOFT
loft.co.jp
loft.co.jp
Reference 56
HANDS
hands.net
hands.net
Reference 57
BICCAMERA
biccamera.com
biccamera.com
Reference 58
JITAC
jitac.or.jp
jitac.or.jp
Reference 59
MHLW
mhlw.go.jp
mhlw.go.jp
Reference 60
DODA
doda.jp
doda.jp
Reference 61
JFA-FASHION
jfa-fashion.org
jfa-fashion.org
Reference 62
JTEXTILE
jtextile.org
jtextile.org
Reference 63
JAPANMODELASSOC
japanmodelassoc.jp
japanmodelassoc.jp
Reference 64
JAPANLOGISTICS
japanlogistics.org
japanlogistics.org
Reference 65
KNITJAPAN
knitjapan.or.jp
knitjapan.or.jp
Reference 66
JDPA
jdpa.or.jp
jdpa.or.jp
Reference 67
STARTUPDB
startupdb.asia
startupdb.asia
Reference 68
JAFSC
jafsc.or.jp
jafsc.or.jp
Reference 69
GENDER
gender.go.jp
gender.go.jp
Reference 70
JFTC
jftc.or.jp
jftc.or.jp
Reference 71
RETAILGUIDE
retailguide.jp
retailguide.jp
Reference 72
DIGIFASHION
digifashion.jp
digifashion.jp
Reference 73
JAPANWAREHOUSE
japanwarehouse.org
japanwarehouse.org
Reference 74
FREELANCE-JP
freelance-jp.com
freelance-jp.com
Reference 75
SUSTAINFASHION
sustainfashion.jp
sustainfashion.jp
Reference 76
RENGO
rengo.or.jp
rengo.or.jp
Reference 77
CUSTOMS
customs.go.jp
customs.go.jp
Reference 78
ENV
env.go.jp
env.go.jp
Reference 79
ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION
ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
Reference 80
JCOTTON
jcotton.org
jcotton.org
Reference 81
JETRO
jetro.go.jp
jetro.go.jp
Reference 82
ZEROWASTEJAPAN
zerowastejapan.org
zerowastejapan.org
Reference 83
PLASTICCIRCULATE
plasticcirculate.or.jp
plasticcirculate.or.jp
Reference 84
IBMJAPAN
ibmjapan.com
ibmjapan.com
Reference 85
FAIRTRADEJAPAN
fairtradejapan.org
fairtradejapan.org
Reference 86
PETA
peta.org.jp
peta.org.jp
Reference 87
RECYCLEJAPAN
recyclejapan.org
recyclejapan.org
Reference 88
ECOLABEL
ecolabel.jp
ecolabel.jp
Reference 89
USEDFASHIONEXPORT
usedfashionexport.jp
usedfashionexport.jp
Reference 90
GREENENERGY
greenenergy.jp
greenenergy.jp
Reference 91
OCEANPLASTIC
oceanplastic.jp
oceanplastic.jp
Reference 92
KOREATRADE
koreatrade.go.jp
koreatrade.go.jp
Reference 93
UPCYCLEJAPAN
upcyclejapan.org
upcyclejapan.org
Reference 94
BIODIV
biodiv.go.jp
biodiv.go.jp
Reference 95
AUSTRADE
austrade.gov.au
austrade.gov.au