TOKYO -- Japanese clothing brand Beams announced Wednesday that it will launch an e-commerce site for North American consumers, as it makes its first steps into the market with an eye on one day ...

A movement calling for women's clothing to include pockets is gaining traction in Japan, prompting a change in the apparel industry. Many women's jackets, pants and skirts either lack pockets or ...

When it comes to Japanese clothing, the first thing that comes to mind is the iconic kimono, often adorned with stylish floral motifs and deeply rooted in history, influenced by the Chinese Tang ...

Overproduction and mass disposal of clothing, which cause massive greenhouse gas emissions, take a toll on the environment.

The Japanese apparel industry is increasingly promoting the reuse of clothing as it hopes to make fashion more sustainable.

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

those made from cloth, non-woven masks, dust masks which met the N95 standard and other types, even the “Abenomasks” made of gauze distributed to every household in Japan by the central ...

UNIQLO, known for its affordable and functional casual wear, is opening its second Westchester location March 21 at The Westchester in White Plains. The global retailer has been at Ridge Hill in ...

Most of its clothing is mass produced in every color a shopper might want. Some people have called the chain "Japan's answer to Gap." Uniqlo opened its largest store in Shanghai last year.