Japan
Buyers Seek More Individuality From Japanese Designers
Common favorites included Writtenafterwards, And Wander, Mr. Gentleman and Suzusan.
Japanese Men’s Brands Looking to U.S.
Japanese men's brands frequently look to the U.S. for inspiration, but now they also see the market as a…
Marni Opens Flower Café in Osaka
The café, located inside the Umeda Hankyu department store, serves Italian specialties and carries Marni…
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Japanese Retailers Hope for Chinese New Year Boost
Last year, the number of foreign visitors to Japan increased 47.1 percent over 2014 to a total of 19.74…
Saint Laurent Opens in Tokyo
The three-floor, 10,000-square-foot boutique is the brand's largest in the world and is located in a prime…
Japan Enters Recession in Q3
The country's third-quarter gross domestic product contracted 0.8 percent on annualized basis, its second…
Kanebo Targets Senior Women
The new skin-care line is to capitalize on a growing demographic in Japan.
Michael Kors Names Daisuke Yamazaki President of Japan
Daisuke Yamazaki will report to Stéphane Lafay, president of Michael Kors Asia.
Kanebo Works to Regain Consumer Trust
Kanebo works to repair damage to its reputation with consumers.