The make-up market in Japan is expected to inch forward by only a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.1 percent to reach JPY 531.8 billion (USD 5.5 billion) through […]…
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Japan retail sales up in November
Retail sales in Japan increased for the ninth straight month in November, on the back of the lifting of Covid-19 border controls, coinciding with the government’s domestic travel subsidy which […
The Chanel Métiers d’Art Show will be held again in Tokyo
Announced earlier this week, Tokyo will host a repeat showing of Chanel’s Métiers d’Art collection on June 1. SEE ALSO: Yayoi Kusama collaboration brings Louis Vuitton to Tokyo With the […]…
L.L. Bean inks licensing agreement in Japan
U.S. outdoor lifestyle brand L.L. Bean announced this week it has entered into a new licensing agreement with Itochu Corporation, for the distribution of its apparel and footwear in Japan. […]…
Yayoi Kusama collaboration brings Louis Vuitton to Tokyo
As part of its second collaboration with Yayoi Kusama, Louis Vuitton has launched a takeover in Tokyo on Tuesday, which featured both physical installations and augmented reality activations. SEE ALSO…
Shein debuts in Tokyo with first physical store
Global fashion brand Shein, owned by Roadget Business Pte. Ltg, will open a showroom, Shein Tokyo, on Cat Street in Harajuku, from 13 November. The showroom will display items and styling that match t…
Diesel debuts flagship store in Ginza
Fashion retailer Diesel has opened a new flagship store in Tokyo, located at Ginza Marronnier Gate 1.…
Lemönplet opens first flagship store in Japan
As part of their Asia expansion plan, the Paris-based fashion brand Lemönplet has opened its first flagship store in Omotesando, Tokyo, known as the fashion capital of Japan.…
Japan’s tourism industry still scuffling to recover
Besides crippling Japan’s tourism recovery, China’s Covid-19 policies prevent Chinese travelers from taking advantage of the massively weak JPY – a rare situation that may never occur again.…
Loewe opens first perfume pop-up in Japan
Spanish brand Loewe Perfumes, owned by French luxury group LVMH, opened its first pop-up store in Osaka, carrying a full range of fragrances as well as the brand’s signature classics. The pop-up is lo…