When shopping clothes overseas, you have hard time looking for the right size. Many people say Japanese size is really too small. I feel the same.
Here is Size Conversion Charts – OPAS for Japan, US, UK, Euro sizes
Shops that may carry larger sizes are:
Uniqlo
GU
Punyu
Rose Tiara
Re-J
Aoyama
Lion Do
- Uniqlo-if you are looking for larger size, try to find larger shops such as flagship shop in Ginza. Not all design has large sizes. According to their official website uniqlo.com (Japanese only) , stores generally carry S, M, L, XL and other sizes are only sold in online stores. You can buy online or order at the store and receive it 2-4 days later. the guide for Buy Online, Pick-up in-store | UNIQLO US This is US site but the system is the same. The only difference is the delivery time. Japanese site says if it is sent to address of your choice, approx. 1-2 days (may require shipping depending on subtotal) , pick up in store approx. 2-4 days. You would have to pay first, but you can return within 30 days with receipts.
- GU (pronounced gee-you) –You may find larger sizes for some deesign at Uniqlo’s sister brand GU (Japanese only) . The price is even more affordable and so it is really popular with young people. They have XS to XXXL and you can check available designs at GU othersize (Japanese only) You can change Women, men or kids.
- Punyus is another option for younger people. Punyus (Japanese only) is produced by Naomi Watanabe, a famous and popular Japanese entertainer. They have really cute and pop designs. Shops are: 【Tokyo】Shibuya 109、Lumine Est Shinjuku, Harajuku Takeshita dori, Skytree town 【Osaka】109ABENO in Abeno Q’s Mall
- Rose Tiara For more elegant dresses, how about Rose Tiara (Japanese only)? You will find the shop in following Department stores:【Tokyo】Shinjuku Takashimaya SC, Keio Dpartment Store Shinjuku, Nihonbashi Takashimaya (pop up shop) 【Yokohama】Yokohama Takashimaya, Kyoto Takashimaya 【Osaka】 Hankyu Umeda, Abeno Harukasu Kintetsu Main store, 【Hiroshima】Select shop Junior in Shareo
- More casual plus size fashion can be found in Re-J .(Japanese only) Shops are in:【Tokyo】Sunshine City Alpa, Olinas Kinshicho 【Osaka】Namba, 【Hiroshima】 Sun Mall and alfo found in Aeon Malls in suburbs.
- If you are on business trip and need to buy larger size jacket or suits in a hurry, Aoyama (in Japanese Yofuku-no-Aoyama) may have larger sizes. y-aoyama.jp (Japanese only)
- When you think of Big people in Japan, who? Yes! Sumo wrestlers!! There is a special shop that they buy their clothes not far from the Sumo Stadium. The shop is called Lion Do (Japanese only) and they are located in Ryogoku. 3 min walk from Toei Oedo subway Ryogoku Station, 7 min walk from JR Ryogoku Station.
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