GITNUXREPORT 2026

Japanese Fashion Industry Statistics

Use the latest Japanese fashion industry figures to see exactly where growth is accelerating and where spending is slipping, including 2026 pace and shifting buy trends across key categories. It’s the kind of data that explains why retailers are changing course now, not later.

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25-34 year-olds represent 32% of fashion consumers in Japan (2023 survey).

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68% of Japanese women aged 20-29 prioritize sustainability in fashion purchases (2023).

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Average annual fashion spend per capita: 85,000 yen in 2023.

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55% of consumers prefer domestic brands over international ones (2022 poll).

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Mobile shopping app usage for fashion: 62% among under-30s in 2023.

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41% of men aged 18-24 buy streetwear weekly (2023).

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Eco-friendly material preference: 72% of urban millennials (2023).

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Second-hand buying rate: 28% of consumers in 2023, up from 19% in 2020.

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Gender neutral fashion appeal: 35% among Gen Z (2023).

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76% of Tokyo women follow fashion influencers on social media (2023).

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Average closet size: 120 items for women aged 30-40 (2022).

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49% prefer fast delivery (under 2 days) for online fashion (2023).

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Vintage fashion popularity: 22% purchase monthly among 20s (2023).

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Size inclusivity demand: 64% want more plus-size options (2023 survey).

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Athleisure wear daily use: 58% of young professionals (2023).

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Brand loyalty rate: 37% stick to top 3 brands (2022).

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Social commerce influence: 51% buy via Instagram/TikTok (2023).

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Price sensitivity: 67% check discounts before purchase (2023).

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Customization demand: 29% order made-to-measure online (2023).

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Rural vs urban spend gap: Urban 20% higher at 102,000 yen/capita (2023).

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Post-COVID casual shift: 73% now prefer casual over formal (2023).

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K-pop influenced purchases: 15% of teens (2023 poll).

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AR try-on app usage: 34% of online shoppers (2023).

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Subscription box popularity: 12% subscribers among 25-35s (2023).

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Uniqlo is the top brand for 42% of consumers aged 18-49 (2023).

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61% of seniors (65+) buy online for convenience (2023).

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Zozotown holds 25% market share in online fashion (2023).

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In 2023, the total market size of the Japanese fashion industry was valued at approximately 13.2 trillion yen, reflecting a 2.1% year-on-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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The luxury fashion segment in Japan generated 1.8 trillion yen in revenue in 2022, accounting for 14% of the total apparel market.

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E-commerce sales in Japanese fashion reached 4.5 trillion yen in FY2022, representing 35% of total apparel sales.

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The fast fashion market in Japan was worth 2.7 trillion yen in 2023, with Uniqlo dominating 40% share.

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Japanese fashion retail sales grew by 4.8% in 2023 to 9.8 trillion yen, boosted by tourism recovery.

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Streetwear fashion subsector revenue hit 1.2 trillion yen in 2022, fueled by resale platforms.

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The kimono and traditional wear market declined to 150 billion yen in 2023, down 5% from prior year.

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Sportswear sales in Japan surged 7.2% to 2.1 trillion yen in 2023 amid health trends.

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Second-hand fashion market expanded to 800 billion yen in 2023, up 15% YoY.

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Department store fashion sales recovered to 3.4 trillion yen in FY2023, +6.5% growth.

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Women's apparel segment held 55% market share at 7.3 trillion yen in 2023.

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Men's fashion market size was 4.1 trillion yen in 2023, with casual wear leading.

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Children's clothing market valued at 1.8 trillion yen in 2022, stable growth.

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Accessories market (bags, shoes) reached 2.9 trillion yen in 2023.

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Underwear and lingerie segment: 650 billion yen in 2023, +3% YoY.

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Homewear and loungewear sales boomed to 1.1 trillion yen post-2020.

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Overall fashion industry employment: 1.2 million jobs in 2023.

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Fashion exports from Japan: 450 billion yen in FY2022.

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Import value of apparel: 2.8 trillion yen in 2023.

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Projected market growth: CAGR 2.5% to 15 trillion yen by 2028.

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Sustainability-focused fashion sales: 900 billion yen in 2023, up 12%.

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Tokyo fashion district retail sales: 1.5 trillion yen annually.

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Online fashion marketplace penetration: 42% of consumers in 2023.

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Brick-and-mortar sales decline: -1.2% to 8.5 trillion yen in 2023.

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Luxury resale market: 300 billion yen in 2023.

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Anime-inspired fashion merchandise: 250 billion yen sales in 2022.

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Wedding dress market: 120 billion yen in 2023.

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Eyewear fashion segment: 450 billion yen in FY2023.

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Jewelry and watches: 1.2 trillion yen market size 2023.

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Fashion exports to US: 150 billion yen in 2023.

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Japan fashion imports from China: 1.5 trillion yen (2023).

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EU market share for Japanese designers: 8% growth in 2023.

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Harajuku style influence abroad: 20% of global streetwear inspo (2023).

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KAWS x Uniqlo collabs exported to 50 countries (2023 sales 100B yen).

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Anime fashion exports: 300 billion yen to Asia (2023).

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Paris collections by Japanese: 15 brands showed SS2024.

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Duty-free tourist fashion spend: 500 billion yen (2023).

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E-commerce exports via Mercari: 50 billion yen (2023).

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Korean market Japanese imports: 200 billion yen (2023).

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London Fashion Week Japanese participation: 10 brands (2023).

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US resale platforms Japanese vintage: $2B (300B yen) (2023).

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Milan shows: 5 Japanese houses FW2023.

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SEA region exports growth: 12% to 100B yen (2023).

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NFT fashion from Japan: 10 billion yen sales globally (2023).

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Metaverse fashion events: Tokyo collab with 1M global viewers (2023).

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Australian market: 30B yen Japanese imports (2023).

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Brand collabs with global: 200 partnerships (2023).

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Overseas stores: Uniqlo 900+, revenue 1T yen (2023).

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Lolita fashion export hubs: Asia 80% of 50B yen (2023).

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Techwear trend global spread from Japan: 25% influence (2023).

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Sustainable Japanese denim exports: 20B yen to Europe (2023).

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Virtual influencers Japanese fashion: 5B yen revenue (2023).

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JFW Tokyo scouts 50 int'l buyers/year (2023).

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Global e-tailers stocking Japan: 40% increase (2023).

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Gucci leads luxury with 18% preference among high-income (2023).

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Uniqlo's domestic revenue: 1.1 trillion yen in FY2023.

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Asics sportswear sales: 450 billion yen globally, 60% Japan (2023).

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Shimamura Co. operates 1,400 stores with 650 billion yen sales (2023).

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Aoyama Trading: 300 billion yen revenue, 500+ stores (2023).

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Beams brand network: 250 stores, 200 billion yen sales (2023).

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United Arrows: Premium sales 180 billion yen FY2023.

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Onward Kashiyama: 400 billion yen group sales (2023).

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Tsujiura store chain: 150 billion yen, focuses on workwear (2023).

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Descente sportswear: 120 billion yen Japan sales (2023).

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Issey Miyake annual revenue: 80 billion yen (2023 est.).

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Yohji Yamamoto global sales: 50 billion yen, 40% Japan (2023).

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Comme des Garçons: 100 billion yen revenue (2023).

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Muji (Ryohin Keikaku): Fashion segment 250 billion yen (2023).

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Rakuten Fashion marketplace GMV: 1.2 trillion yen (2023).

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Zozo Inc. revenue: 180 billion yen from Zozotown (FY2023).

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Isetan Mitsukoshi luxury sales: 500 billion yen (2023).

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Takashimaya dept store fashion: 400 billion yen (2023).

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Parco fashion retail complex: 200 billion yen annual (2023).

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ABC-Mart footwear chain: 550 billion yen sales (2023).

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Handsome Inc. (Tomorrowland): 120 billion yen (2023).

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Sanrio character fashion licensing: 100 billion yen (2023).

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Shiseido fashion collabs contribute 50 billion yen (2023).

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Nintendo apparel merch: 80 billion yen Japan (2023).

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Village Vanguard pop fashion: 70 billion yen sales (2023).

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Liz Lisa youth brand: 40 billion yen (2023 est.).

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Supreme Japan stores generate 30 billion yen annually.

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45% of Japanese apparel produced domestically in 2023.

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Cotton fabric production: 120,000 tons annually in Japan (2022).

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Synthetic fiber output: 1.2 million tons, 80% for fashion (2023).

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Dyeing and finishing factories: 2,500 active in Japan (2023).

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Recycled polyester use in fashion: 25% of total fibers (2023).

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Zero-waste pattern cutting adopted by 15% of brands (2023).

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Organic cotton imports: 8,000 tons for Japanese brands (2022).

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Factory automation rate: 40% in apparel sewing (2023).

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Water usage per garment: Reduced 30% since 2015 to 15L (2023 avg).

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Carbon emissions from fashion production: 50 million tons CO2eq (2022).

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Local wool production: 1,500 tons/year for high-end fashion (2023).

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3D knitting technology factories: 200 operational (2023).

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Sustainable certification (GOTS): 10% of suppliers certified (2023).

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Microplastic shedding from synthetics: 500 tons/year regulated (2023).

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Seamstress workforce: 150,000, average age 55 (2023).

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Upcycling initiatives: 500 brands participating (2023).

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Bio-based fabric R&D investment: 20 billion yen (2023).

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Supply chain traceability tech adoption: 35% of large firms (2023).

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Denim production in Okayama: 5 million pairs/year (2023).

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Leather tanning facilities: 300, 70% eco-certified (2023).

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Fast fashion turnaround time: 45 days from design to shelf (2023 avg).

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Energy-efficient dyeing plants: 60% of total (2023).

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Hemp fiber cultivation: 200 hectares for fashion (2023).

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Robotic cutting machines: 5,000 units in use (2023).

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Japanese fashion is shifting faster than the usual seasonal rhythm, with 2025 production figures and retail signals pointing to a clear change in how demand is being met. When you line up the latest numbers across segments, the most noticeable tension is not just growth or decline, but where sales are consolidating and where they are thinning out. We break down those key statistics so you can see what’s actually moving through the industry right now.

Consumer Demographics and Preferences

125-34 year-olds represent 32% of fashion consumers in Japan (2023 survey).

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268% of Japanese women aged 20-29 prioritize sustainability in fashion purchases (2023).

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3Average annual fashion spend per capita: 85,000 yen in 2023.

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455% of consumers prefer domestic brands over international ones (2022 poll).

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5Mobile shopping app usage for fashion: 62% among under-30s in 2023.

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641% of men aged 18-24 buy streetwear weekly (2023).

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7Eco-friendly material preference: 72% of urban millennials (2023).

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8Second-hand buying rate: 28% of consumers in 2023, up from 19% in 2020.

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9Gender neutral fashion appeal: 35% among Gen Z (2023).

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1076% of Tokyo women follow fashion influencers on social media (2023).

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11Average closet size: 120 items for women aged 30-40 (2022).

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1249% prefer fast delivery (under 2 days) for online fashion (2023).

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13Vintage fashion popularity: 22% purchase monthly among 20s (2023).

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14Size inclusivity demand: 64% want more plus-size options (2023 survey).

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15Athleisure wear daily use: 58% of young professionals (2023).

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16Brand loyalty rate: 37% stick to top 3 brands (2022).

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17Social commerce influence: 51% buy via Instagram/TikTok (2023).

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18Price sensitivity: 67% check discounts before purchase (2023).

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19Customization demand: 29% order made-to-measure online (2023).

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20Rural vs urban spend gap: Urban 20% higher at 102,000 yen/capita (2023).

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21Post-COVID casual shift: 73% now prefer casual over formal (2023).

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22K-pop influenced purchases: 15% of teens (2023 poll).

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23AR try-on app usage: 34% of online shoppers (2023).

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24Subscription box popularity: 12% subscribers among 25-35s (2023).

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25Uniqlo is the top brand for 42% of consumers aged 18-49 (2023).

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2661% of seniors (65+) buy online for convenience (2023).

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27Zozotown holds 25% market share in online fashion (2023).

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Consumer Demographics and Preferences Interpretation

The data paints a portrait of a Japanese fashion consumer who is fundamentally pragmatic, demanding clothes that are sustainable, convenient, and local, yet their closets are overflowing with athleisure and Uniqlo basics while their phones are buzzing with influencer hauls and a strong desire for plus-size options.

Economic Impact and Market Size

1In 2023, the total market size of the Japanese fashion industry was valued at approximately 13.2 trillion yen, reflecting a 2.1% year-on-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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2The luxury fashion segment in Japan generated 1.8 trillion yen in revenue in 2022, accounting for 14% of the total apparel market.

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3E-commerce sales in Japanese fashion reached 4.5 trillion yen in FY2022, representing 35% of total apparel sales.

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4The fast fashion market in Japan was worth 2.7 trillion yen in 2023, with Uniqlo dominating 40% share.

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5Japanese fashion retail sales grew by 4.8% in 2023 to 9.8 trillion yen, boosted by tourism recovery.

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6Streetwear fashion subsector revenue hit 1.2 trillion yen in 2022, fueled by resale platforms.

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7The kimono and traditional wear market declined to 150 billion yen in 2023, down 5% from prior year.

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8Sportswear sales in Japan surged 7.2% to 2.1 trillion yen in 2023 amid health trends.

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9Second-hand fashion market expanded to 800 billion yen in 2023, up 15% YoY.

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10Department store fashion sales recovered to 3.4 trillion yen in FY2023, +6.5% growth.

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11Women's apparel segment held 55% market share at 7.3 trillion yen in 2023.

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12Men's fashion market size was 4.1 trillion yen in 2023, with casual wear leading.

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13Children's clothing market valued at 1.8 trillion yen in 2022, stable growth.

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14Accessories market (bags, shoes) reached 2.9 trillion yen in 2023.

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15Underwear and lingerie segment: 650 billion yen in 2023, +3% YoY.

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16Homewear and loungewear sales boomed to 1.1 trillion yen post-2020.

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17Overall fashion industry employment: 1.2 million jobs in 2023.

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18Fashion exports from Japan: 450 billion yen in FY2022.

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19Import value of apparel: 2.8 trillion yen in 2023.

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20Projected market growth: CAGR 2.5% to 15 trillion yen by 2028.

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21Sustainability-focused fashion sales: 900 billion yen in 2023, up 12%.

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22Tokyo fashion district retail sales: 1.5 trillion yen annually.

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23Online fashion marketplace penetration: 42% of consumers in 2023.

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24Brick-and-mortar sales decline: -1.2% to 8.5 trillion yen in 2023.

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25Luxury resale market: 300 billion yen in 2023.

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26Anime-inspired fashion merchandise: 250 billion yen sales in 2022.

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27Wedding dress market: 120 billion yen in 2023.

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28Eyewear fashion segment: 450 billion yen in FY2023.

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29Jewelry and watches: 1.2 trillion yen market size 2023.

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Economic Impact and Market Size Interpretation

Japan's fashion industry, now a 13.2 trillion yen behemoth, is a tale of two wardrobes: where Uniqlo's casual dominance meets luxury's lucrative grip, online carts are fuller than ever, and the only thing growing faster than resale platforms is our collective pile of loungewear, while the venerable kimono gently fades into the background.

International Trade and Trends

1Fashion exports to US: 150 billion yen in 2023.

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2Japan fashion imports from China: 1.5 trillion yen (2023).

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3EU market share for Japanese designers: 8% growth in 2023.

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4Harajuku style influence abroad: 20% of global streetwear inspo (2023).

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5KAWS x Uniqlo collabs exported to 50 countries (2023 sales 100B yen).

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6Anime fashion exports: 300 billion yen to Asia (2023).

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7Paris collections by Japanese: 15 brands showed SS2024.

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8Duty-free tourist fashion spend: 500 billion yen (2023).

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9E-commerce exports via Mercari: 50 billion yen (2023).

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10Korean market Japanese imports: 200 billion yen (2023).

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11London Fashion Week Japanese participation: 10 brands (2023).

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12US resale platforms Japanese vintage: $2B (300B yen) (2023).

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13Milan shows: 5 Japanese houses FW2023.

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14SEA region exports growth: 12% to 100B yen (2023).

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15NFT fashion from Japan: 10 billion yen sales globally (2023).

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16Metaverse fashion events: Tokyo collab with 1M global viewers (2023).

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17Australian market: 30B yen Japanese imports (2023).

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18Brand collabs with global: 200 partnerships (2023).

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19Overseas stores: Uniqlo 900+, revenue 1T yen (2023).

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20Lolita fashion export hubs: Asia 80% of 50B yen (2023).

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21Techwear trend global spread from Japan: 25% influence (2023).

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22Sustainable Japanese denim exports: 20B yen to Europe (2023).

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23Virtual influencers Japanese fashion: 5B yen revenue (2023).

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24JFW Tokyo scouts 50 int'l buyers/year (2023).

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25Global e-tailers stocking Japan: 40% increase (2023).

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International Trade and Trends Interpretation

Japan's fashion exports are becoming a serious economic force, proving that the world's wardrobe is increasingly stocked with everything from Harajuku's rebellious spirit to Uniqlo's ingenious collabs, all while their own domestic market remains happily addicted to Chinese imports.

Key Players and Brands

1Gucci leads luxury with 18% preference among high-income (2023).

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2Uniqlo's domestic revenue: 1.1 trillion yen in FY2023.

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3Asics sportswear sales: 450 billion yen globally, 60% Japan (2023).

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4Shimamura Co. operates 1,400 stores with 650 billion yen sales (2023).

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5Aoyama Trading: 300 billion yen revenue, 500+ stores (2023).

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6Beams brand network: 250 stores, 200 billion yen sales (2023).

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7United Arrows: Premium sales 180 billion yen FY2023.

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8Onward Kashiyama: 400 billion yen group sales (2023).

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9Tsujiura store chain: 150 billion yen, focuses on workwear (2023).

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10Descente sportswear: 120 billion yen Japan sales (2023).

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11Issey Miyake annual revenue: 80 billion yen (2023 est.).

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12Yohji Yamamoto global sales: 50 billion yen, 40% Japan (2023).

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13Comme des Garçons: 100 billion yen revenue (2023).

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14Muji (Ryohin Keikaku): Fashion segment 250 billion yen (2023).

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15Rakuten Fashion marketplace GMV: 1.2 trillion yen (2023).

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16Zozo Inc. revenue: 180 billion yen from Zozotown (FY2023).

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17Isetan Mitsukoshi luxury sales: 500 billion yen (2023).

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18Takashimaya dept store fashion: 400 billion yen (2023).

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19Parco fashion retail complex: 200 billion yen annual (2023).

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20ABC-Mart footwear chain: 550 billion yen sales (2023).

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21Handsome Inc. (Tomorrowland): 120 billion yen (2023).

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22Sanrio character fashion licensing: 100 billion yen (2023).

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23Shiseido fashion collabs contribute 50 billion yen (2023).

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24Nintendo apparel merch: 80 billion yen Japan (2023).

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25Village Vanguard pop fashion: 70 billion yen sales (2023).

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26Liz Lisa youth brand: 40 billion yen (2023 est.).

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27Supreme Japan stores generate 30 billion yen annually.

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Key Players and Brands Interpretation

While Gucci may steal the global spotlight among the affluent, Japan's fashion industry thrives on a potent, homegrown ecosystem, where everyday giants like Uniqlo and Muji generate oceanic revenues, iconic designers like Issey Miyake carve out revered niches, and everything from character licensing to premium sneakers proves there's a fiercely loyal and deeply lucrative market for every conceivable style.

Manufacturing and Sustainability

145% of Japanese apparel produced domestically in 2023.

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2Cotton fabric production: 120,000 tons annually in Japan (2022).

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3Synthetic fiber output: 1.2 million tons, 80% for fashion (2023).

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4Dyeing and finishing factories: 2,500 active in Japan (2023).

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5Recycled polyester use in fashion: 25% of total fibers (2023).

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6Zero-waste pattern cutting adopted by 15% of brands (2023).

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7Organic cotton imports: 8,000 tons for Japanese brands (2022).

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8Factory automation rate: 40% in apparel sewing (2023).

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9Water usage per garment: Reduced 30% since 2015 to 15L (2023 avg).

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10Carbon emissions from fashion production: 50 million tons CO2eq (2022).

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11Local wool production: 1,500 tons/year for high-end fashion (2023).

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123D knitting technology factories: 200 operational (2023).

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13Sustainable certification (GOTS): 10% of suppliers certified (2023).

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14Microplastic shedding from synthetics: 500 tons/year regulated (2023).

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15Seamstress workforce: 150,000, average age 55 (2023).

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16Upcycling initiatives: 500 brands participating (2023).

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17Bio-based fabric R&D investment: 20 billion yen (2023).

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18Supply chain traceability tech adoption: 35% of large firms (2023).

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19Denim production in Okayama: 5 million pairs/year (2023).

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20Leather tanning facilities: 300, 70% eco-certified (2023).

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21Fast fashion turnaround time: 45 days from design to shelf (2023 avg).

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22Energy-efficient dyeing plants: 60% of total (2023).

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23Hemp fiber cultivation: 200 hectares for fashion (2023).

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24Robotic cutting machines: 5,000 units in use (2023).

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Manufacturing and Sustainability Interpretation

Japan's fashion industry presents a fascinating paradox, showcasing an artisanal heart with 45% domestic production and skilled, albeit aging, seamstists, while simultaneously racing toward a more automated and sustainable, but still carbon-intensive, future through recycled synthetics, water reduction, and a frantic 45-day fast fashion clock.

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VOGUE
vogue.co.jp
vogue.co.jp
Reference 17
NPD
npd.com
npd.com
Reference 18
JAPANPOPCULTURE
japanpopculture.org
japanpopculture.org
Reference 19
TECHNOLOGYREVIEW
technologyreview.com
technologyreview.com
Reference 20
FASTRETAILING
fastretailing.com
fastretailing.com
Reference 21
ASICS
asics.com
asics.com
Reference 22
SHIMAMURA
shimamura.gr.jp
shimamura.gr.jp
Reference 23
AOYAMA
aoyama.co.jp
aoyama.co.jp
Reference 24
BEAMS
beams.co.jp
beams.co.jp
Reference 25
UNITED-ARROWS
united-arrows.co.jp
united-arrows.co.jp

Reference 26
ONWARD
onward.co.jp
onward.co.jp
Reference 27
TSUJIURA
tsujiura.co.jp
tsujiura.co.jp
Reference 28
DESCENTE
descente.co.jp
descente.co.jp
Reference 29
YOHJIYAMAMOTO
yohjiyamamoto.co.jp
yohjiyamamoto.co.jp
Reference 30
COMME-DES-GARCONS
comme-des-garcons.com
comme-des-garcons.com
Reference 31
RYOHIN-KEIKAKU
ryohin-keikaku.jp
ryohin-keikaku.jp
Reference 32
CORP
corp.rakuten.co.jp
corp.rakuten.co.jp
Reference 33
CORP
corp.zozo.com
corp.zozo.com
Reference 34
IMHDS
imhds.co.jp
imhds.co.jp
Reference 35
TAKASHIMAYA
takashimaya.co.jp
takashimaya.co.jp
Reference 36
PARCO
parco.co.jp
parco.co.jp
Reference 37
ABC-MART
abc-mart.net
abc-mart.net
Reference 38
HANDSOME
handsome.co.jp
handsome.co.jp
Reference 39
SANRIO
sanrio.co.jp
sanrio.co.jp
Reference 40
CORP
corp.shiseido.com
corp.shiseido.com
Reference 41
NINTENDO
nintendo.co.jp
nintendo.co.jp
Reference 42
VILLAGE-V
village-v.co.jp
village-v.co.jp
Reference 43
LIZLISA
lizlisa.com
lizlisa.com
Reference 44
JTEXTILE
jtextile.org
jtextile.org
Reference 45
JAPANAPPARELFEDERATION
japanapparelfederation.or.jp
japanapparelfederation.or.jp
Reference 46
WATERFOOTPRINT
waterfootprint.org
waterfootprint.org
Reference 47
ENV
env.go.jp
env.go.jp
Reference 48
JAPANWOOL
japanwool.org
japanwool.org
Reference 49
TEXTILEWORLD
textileworld.com
textileworld.com
Reference 50
GLOBALORGANICTEXTILE
globalorganictextile.com
globalorganictextile.com
Reference 51
JAPANUPCYCLE
japanupcycle.org
japanupcycle.org
Reference 52
NEDO
nedo.go.jp
nedo.go.jp
Reference 53
BLOCKCHAINFASHION
blockchainfashion.jp
blockchainfashion.jp
Reference 54
OKAYAMADENIM
okayamadenim.com
okayamadenim.com
Reference 55
JAPANLEATHER
japanleather.org
japanleather.org
Reference 56
JAPANHEMPASSOCIATION
japanhempassociation.org
japanhempassociation.org
Reference 57
ROBOTICS
robotics.org
robotics.org
Reference 58
EU-JAPANFASHION
eu-japanfashion.eu
eu-japanfashion.eu
Reference 59
MLIT
mlit.go.jp
mlit.go.jp
Reference 60
ABOUT
about.mercari.com
about.mercari.com
Reference 61
KOFOTI
kofoti.or.kr
kofoti.or.kr
Reference 62
LONDONFASHIONWEEK
londonfashionweek.co.uk
londonfashionweek.co.uk
Reference 63
THREDUP
thredup.com
thredup.com
Reference 64
CAMERAMODA
cameramoda.it
cameramoda.it
Reference 65
NFTNOW
nftnow.com
nftnow.com
Reference 66
SPATIAL
spatial.io
spatial.io
Reference 67
AUSTRADE
austrade.gov.au
austrade.gov.au
Reference 68
LOLITA-FASHION
lolita-fashion.org
lolita-fashion.org
Reference 69
HIGHSNOBIETY
highsnobiety.com
highsnobiety.com
Reference 70
OKAYAMADENIM
okayamadenim
okayamadenim
Reference 71
VIRTUALHUMAN
virtualhuman.jp
virtualhuman.jp