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Menswear in Japan

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  • 24 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: Japan
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 66235
Menswear in Japan demonstrated resilience in 2025, with 3% growth in retail current value terms to reach JPY2,170 billion, driven by the increasing demand for comfort and functionality. Sales are expected to continue growing, with a forecast CAGR of 2% to reach JPY2,369 billion by 2030. Key trends shaping the category include the casualisation of workplace norms, advancements in textile technology, and the influence of inbound tourism.

This Menswear in Japan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Men's Nightwear, Men's Outerwear, Men's Swimwear, Men's Underwear.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Menswear market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Comfort and functionality propel growth in menswear
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Rising demand for products to better manage the heat
  • CHART 2 Functional Innerwear for Japan’s Hotter Seasons
  • AOKI capitalises on inbound tourism with tailored experiences
  • CHART 3 AOKI Targets Inbound Tourists with Tailored Menswear Experiences
  • Shifting workplace norms drive menswear evolution
  • CHART 4 Elevating Business Casual for the Modern Workplace
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Tourism will continue to impact sales of menswear
  • Functionality to drive growth in men’s nightwear, but men’s outerwear will continue to lead
  • Sustainability initiatives to shape menswear strategies
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Fast Retailing leads menswear with versatile basics
  • Opportunities for growth through differentiation
CHANNELS
  • Offline retail continues to dominate menswear for the personal experience
  • Retail e-commerce gains ground in menswear, with social commerce emerging
  • CHART 5 Analyst Insight
  • Convenience stores disrupts sales channels in menswear
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 Nike's New Collection Introduced for the World Athletics Championships
  • CHART 8 Onitsuka Tiger Captures Global Attention with Flagship Store
  • CHART 9 Yellow Uniqlo Promotes UV Protection Through Transit Hubs
  • CHART 10 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 11 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 12 PEST Analysis in Japan 2025
  • CHART 13 Key Insights on Consumers in Japan 2025
  • CHART 14 Consumer Landscape in Japan 2025
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN JAPAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Inbound tourism, tech innovation, and experiential retail drive growth in apparel and footwear
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Tourism, functional products, and sports events fuel growth despite challenges
  • Apparel dominates, but footwear and sportswear see greater dynamism
  • Inbound tourism drives growth, with Onitsuka Tiger a standout brand
  • Tech innovation drives growth in functional fashion to address warmer summers
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Growth set to continue, with collaborations an important driving force
  • Functionality, sustainable practices and changing culture likely to impact growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Fast Retailing and Shimamura lead through wide distribution and strong brand recognition
  • LVMH-backed investment firm acquires Kapital, signalling shift towards niche Japanese labels
CHANNELS
  • Offline retail remains dominant as many consumers prefer to try before buying
  • TikTok Shop set to accelerate growth in retail e-commerce
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources