JAPAN BUYING GUIDE

Japanese Streetwear

Japan has a deep market for:

Overview

Japan has a deep market for:

The biggest risks are usually:

  • current streetwear
  • archive releases
  • collaborations
  • vintage pieces
  • limited drops
  • secondhand fashion
  • wrong sizing
  • wrong release
  • weak condition evidence
  • counterfeit merchandise
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JPS visual guide — Japanese Streetwear.

Use measurements

Check:

Compare measurements to garments you already own.

  • 着丈 — length
  • 身幅 — body width
  • 肩幅 — shoulder width
  • 袖丈 — sleeve length
  • ウエスト — waist
  • 股下 — inseam

Identify the exact release

Look for:

This matters especially for limited drops and archive pieces.

  • style code
  • season
  • collaboration
  • colorway
  • product tag
  • care label
  • original packaging

Condition

Check:

Useful terms:

  • fading
  • stains
  • cracking prints
  • collar wear
  • cuff wear
  • stretched ribbing
  • repairs
  • zipper condition
  • 色褪せ — fading
  • 汚れ — stain
  • 使用感 — signs of use
  • ほつれ — fraying
  • 毛玉 — pilling

Authenticity evidence

For higher-value items, review:

JPS basic receiving is not professional authentication.

  • neck tags
  • care labels
  • stitching
  • hardware
  • print placement
  • style code
  • packaging

Shoes and structured accessories

Shoes, caps, and bags can add significant parcel volume.

For shoes, confirm:

  • JP/CM size
  • outsole wear
  • midsole condition
  • box
  • replacement laces

JPS warehouse options

Photos can help confirm visible condition and tags.

  • 60 days free storage
  • item photos ¥500/item
  • free consolidation
  • packing from ¥500

International shipping

Soft garments consolidate efficiently.

Shoes and structured bags may need separate shape protection.

JPS charges actual carrier rates with no shipping markup.