16 shops to buy high-quality denim in Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka & elsewhere)
Curated selection of high-quality Japanese denim shops to prepare your next trip to Japan.
UES OSAKA
Kitahorie, Osaka
Jeans, shirts, and workwear crafted with traditional techniques.
Pure Blue Japan
Harajuku, Tokyo
Known for its unique yarn dyeing process
Studio D'Artisan
Minamihorie, Osaka
Flagship store of iconic Japanese denim brand. Exclusive jeans and warm atmosphere.
THE FLAT HEAD
Harajuku, Tokyo
Iconic Japanese denim brand in Harajuku. Premium selvedge jeans inspired by 1950s Americana. Unique fades guaranteed.
FULLCOUNT
Chuo, Osaka
Hand-picked Zimbabwean cotton. Raw selvedge jeans since 1992.
Evisu the Tokyo
Daikanyama, Tokyo
High-quality jeans and accessories, but now Chinese-owned with changing production.
Kapital Ebisu
Ebisu, Tokyo
Unique denim paradise in Tokyo. Artisanal craftsmanship meets urban style.
The Real McCoy's
Harajuku, Tokyo
Premium vintage-inspired American fashion, expertly crafted in Japan.
Warehouse Ebisu
Ebisu, Tokyo
Top-notch vintage-inspired denim shop in Tokyo. Classic styles, expert craftsmanship.
Studio d’Artisan
Harajuku, Tokyo
Crafting high-quality jeans since 1979.
Japan Denim Ginza
Ginza, Tokyo
Innovative fabrics, designer collabs, and eco-friendly practices.
Onomichi Denim Project
Onomichi, Onomichi
Unique denim project where workers wear jeans for a year, creating authentic "used" denim with real stories.
EVISU Shinsaibashi Osaka
Shinsaibashi, Osaka
EVISU's flagship store in Osaka's fashion hub.
Warehouse Osaka
Hommachi, Osaka
Top-notch vintage-inspired denim. Part of the famous "Osaka Five" denim makers.
Momotaro Jeans
Omotesando, Tokyo
Authentic Japanese denim crafted by skilled artisans. Home of the iconic 'battle stripes' and deep indigo hues.
Samurai Jeans
Umeda, Osaka
Iconic heavyweight Japanese denim, locally crafted.