Going to Japan for TWO weeks!

[cl206]

Sorry if this is the wrong sub but we just booked a two week trip to Japan in August for vacation purposes!
Would love to check out and try on some leather jackets such as the Real McCoy, DH etc stuff! Now I am not very knowledgeable about where to visit in particular regarding this side endeavor, so if anyone has any suggestion(s) for which store/factory I should visit LMK! I cannot promise I'll get to them but I will certainly try and will take pics! I especially want to try on the RMC J100, and I think size 38 fits me but they are currently out of stock at least online.

Will spend 5 nights in Tokyo, then 7 in Kyoto and then back to 2 nights in Toyko! Yeah bullet train on the agenda.

EDIT: Wow just saw that other thread, same post as mine, sorry! Ill leave it just in case. That other post has a lot of terrific suggestions. I need to stop reading it b/c my CC might break haha

 

[bnisland]

Sorry if this is the wrong sub but we just booked a two week trip to Japan in August for vacation purposes!
Would love to check out and try on some leather jackets such as the Real McCoy, DH etc stuff! Now I am not very knowledgeable about where to visit in particular regarding this side endeavor, so if anyone has any suggestion(s) for which store/factory I should visit LMK! I cannot promise I'll get to them but I will certainly try and will take pics! I especially want to try on the RMC J100, and I think size 38 fits me but they are currently out of stock at least online.

Will spend 5 nights in Tokyo, then 7 in Kyoto and then back to 2 nights in Toyko! Yeah bullet train on the agenda.

Sounds great! I’ve never been, so I don’t know how practical it is to get there from Tokyo, but I’d love to hear what Mushmans is like:

MUSHMANS
https://g.co/kgs/xdn9MTh

 

[cl206]

Sounds great! I’ve never been, so I don’t know how practical it is to get there from Tokyo, but I’d love to hear what Mushmans is like:

MUSHMANS
https://g.co/kgs/xdn9MTh

Alright! I'll put that on my list. If I do visit I will for sure take pics and report! Thanks!

Wow just did a quick glance at their site. Looks amazing! If I come back with a jacket, you guys are so gonna hear it

 

[steve u]

There's a couple of thread about where to go.. searching should have them pop up.
Ueno park is one place, lots there.

 

[Incandenza]

Would recommend Americaya: https://maps.app.goo.gl/194zj52tTw1hNRAu6

There's also the Flat Head store in Harajuku, which is not far from Desolation Row (Freewheelers) and Lewis Leathers...

 

[steve u]

Yes, that's a great start!

 

[Bennarion]

Alright! I'll put that on my list. If I do visit I will for sure take pics and report! Thanks!

Wow just did a quick glance at their site. Looks amazing! If I come back with a jacket, you guys are so gonna hear it

It will be interesting to see.

 

[steve u]

Get ready to be amazed by everything!
I started going there 20+ years ago. I married a native Japanese woman.
Bring Your wallet! A person can easily spend 1 to 10-20K a day...

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Here's a thread with a lot of information. I was in Tokyo last month and did a big write up on leather shopping there. It's post #27, but there are lots of other posts here worth reading:

Im Visiting Tokyo soon. Any shop recommendations?

Those are hard to find nice stuff, but you can try Second Street, Ragtag, Bookoff, Kindall and similar chains. They are not bargain basements but 90% of what's inside is either designer, streetwear or modern casual clothes. I have seen the occasional Lost Worlds, Vanson, Schott, etc. but on...

www.thefedoralounge.com

 

[GClark]

Sorry if this is the wrong sub but we just booked a two week trip to Japan in August for vacation purposes!
Would love to check out and try on some leather jackets such as the Real McCoy, DH etc stuff! Now I am not very knowledgeable about where to visit in particular regarding this side endeavor, so if anyone has any suggestion(s) for which store/factory I should visit LMK! I cannot promise I'll get to them but I will certainly try and will take pics! I especially want to try on the RMC J100, and I think size 38 fits me but they are currently out of stock at least online.

Will spend 5 nights in Tokyo, then 7 in Kyoto and then back to 2 nights in Toyko! Yeah bullet train on the agenda.

Checking out this article https://www.permanentstyle.com/2023/06/tokyo-a-sartorial-shopping-guide.html might help

 

[cl206]

Get ready to be amazed by everything!
I started going there 20+ years ago. I married a native Japanese woman.
Bring Your wallet! A person can easily spend 1 to 10-20K a day...

Yikes lol! I know, can't wait to see and experience the culture and food especially. There should be time to visit a leather shop or two in person as opposed to ebay or online. I am gonna have to exercise restraint but my goal is to see if I can find a second hand or slightly used jacket first and foremost! I see so many of those j100 on ebay but am waaaay too afraid to order without trying them on.

 

[cl206]

Here's a thread with a lot of information. I was in Tokyo last month and did a big write up on leather shopping there. It's post #27, but there are lots of other posts here worth reading:

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Awesome! Thanks! Can't believe I missed that!
--just read your review! Incredible writeup! Now we have a party of 5 but my wife will be in charge of where to go and my job is to make it happen. Loved your pics. We love ramen too. Can't wait!

 

[Pandemic]

There’s a stall at the Ueno markets that has some amazing stuff (leather jackets, boots and denim) and is very well priced.

 

[cl206]

There’s a stall at the Ueno markets that has some amazing stuff (leather jackets, boots and denim) and is very well priced.

Thank you! Sorry again yall bc there was another thread on this but you guys are so kind! I promise to bring back pics! in August.

 

[emicoyou]

That trip sounds amazing! For leather jackets, you definitely should check out the Real McCoy's store in Tokyo; they have a great selection, and the staff are super helpful. If you're up for a bit of a journey, you might also want to swing by the DH store in Osaka if you have time. Since you mentioned the bullet train, make sure to grab a Japan Rail Pass before you go; it’ll save you some cash on travel. And while you’re at it, check out this handy breakdown for budget travelers on hotel costs in Japan: https://www.japanfortwo.travel/hotel-costs-in-japan-yen-breakdown-for-budget-travelers/. Enjoy the trip and snap some awesome pics

 

[Ragazzi West Loop]

Sorry if this is the wrong sub but we just booked a two week trip to Japan in August for vacation purposes!
Would love to check out and try on some leather jackets such as the Real McCoy, DH etc stuff! Now I am not very knowledgeable about where to visit in particular regarding this side endeavor, so if anyone has any suggestion(s) for which store/factory I should visit LMK! I cannot promise I'll get to them but I will certainly try and will take pics! I especially want to try on the RMC J100, and I think size 38 fits me but they are currently out of stock at least online.

Will spend 5 nights in Tokyo, then 7 in Kyoto and then back to 2 nights in Toyko! Yeah bullet train on the agenda.

EDIT: Wow just saw that other thread, same post as mine, sorry! Ill leave it just in case. That other post has a lot of terrific suggestions. I need to stop reading it b/c my CC might break haha

I'll be heading to Japan in June and intend on doing a decent amount of shopping. I was there in 2019 and used a Clutch Magazine called Tokyo Shop Style as a guide. It lists every one of the most important stores and was unbelievably helpful. I took all the addresses and then stored them in Google Maps. If you can find a current copy, that might be the best resource. One thing that you should know is that some stores are not at street level. They may be on an upper floor. So, don't get discouraged if you don't see it at the first. If you are looking for denim you might want to make a side trip to Okayama. It is the center of the selvedge denim industry.

 

[cl206]

That trip sounds amazing! For leather jackets, you definitely should check out the Real McCoy's store in Tokyo; they have a great selection, and the staff are super helpful. If you're up for a bit of a journey, you might also want to swing by the DH store in Osaka if you have time. Since you mentioned the bullet train, make sure to grab a Japan Rail Pass before you go; it’ll save you some cash on travel. And while you’re at it, check out this handy breakdown for budget travelers on hotel costs in Japan: https://www.japanfortwo.travel/hotel-costs-in-japan-yen-breakdown-for-budget-travelers/. Enjoy the trip and snap some awesome pics

Yes we will be staying in osaka and will definitely visit those places you mentioned! Thanks for the tips!

 

[cl206]

I'll be heading to Japan in June and intend on doing a decent amount of shopping. I was there in 2019 and used a Clutch Magazine called Tokyo Shop Style as a guide. It lists every one of the most important stores and was unbelievably helpful. I took all the addresses and then stored them in Google Maps. If you can find a current copy, that might be the best resource. One thing that you should know is that some stores are not at street level. They may be on an upper floor. So, don't get discouraged if you don't see it at the first. If you are looking for denim you might want to make a side trip to Okayama. It is the center of the selvedge denim industry.

Thanks! Good to know. Looking forward to your trip
report!