Asics Sports Technology

A sneaker culture founded by Kihachiro Onitsuka in 1949. Beginning with functionally-designed basketball shoes, it evolved into a street culture icon. It established high quality standards for Japanese-made sneakers and later became Asics. It pioneered the fusion of sportswear and everyday fashion.

A global fashion brand from Japan under Fast Retailing. Founded in Hiroshima in 1984, it has expanded worldwide with its 'LifeWear' concept offering high-function, high-quality everyday clothing at reasonable prices. Known for innovative materials including HeatTech and AIRism, UNIQLO operates approximately 2,500 stores globally as Japan's largest apparel company.

A casual fashion brand originating in Japan, selling simple, high-quality clothing at affordable prices worldwide. Known for developing functional materials like Heattech. Through global expansion, it advanced Japanese fashion brand internationalization. Now recognized globally as a major fashion brand.

A sneaker culture founded by Kihachiro Onitsuka in 1949. Beginning with functionally-designed basketball shoes, it evolved into a street culture icon. It established high quality standards for Japanese-made sneakers and later became Asics. It pioneered the fusion of sportswear and everyday fashion.

Japan's traditional garment with over a thousand years of history. Its materials, patterns, and styling vary by season and occasion, reflecting Japanese aesthetics and social norms. In modern times, the kimono is being reinterpreted as fashion and continues to inspire designers worldwide.

A street fashion culture originating from Harajuku, Tokyo. Diverse subcultural styles such as Gothic Lolita, Decora, and Fairy Kei coexist, creating a space for free self-expression unconstrained by conventional fashion norms. It has profoundly influenced global street fashion.

A revolutionary fashion designer who fundamentally reimagined clothing through the concept of 'a piece of cloth.' With groundbreaking approaches like Pleats Please and A-POC that fuse technology with tradition, he left an enormous mark on the global fashion world. He was a pioneer who showcased Japanese design philosophy to the world.