10 Japanese Brands You Can Buy Now In North America

If you're reading this, you've probably already run into this scenario more than a few times: You find something on the Internet that you HAVE to own, only to learn that it can't be bought outside of Japan. Womp womp. If you're desparate enough, you can track down a proxy service to buy it and ship it to you, but you'll pay out the ass in fees and charges.

Well, this fall, more than a few of the best small brands out of Japan are arriving on American shores. Which means you can buy all the dope exclusives right here in the states. So, check out our list of 10 Japanese Brands You Can Buy Now In North America.

Available at unionmadegoods.com

Beams Plus is the in-house brand for the large Tokyo based department store, Beams. Like many of the brands on the list, it draws inspiration from OG American styles and other points of reference to create unique new pieces with close attention to detail and quality. In essence, whatever styles your grandfather wore back in the day is re-invented and makes it awesome to rock with today's styles.

Available at havenshop.ca

Masters of collections inspired by counter cultures, Neighborhood's most popular products have become its distressed denim offerings. The collections are usually a mix of “elements from motorcycles, military, outdoor, trad,” and more. Its collaboration with Supreme had people lining up around the block for hours. If you weren't one of those few, you might have dropped a grip on pieces that ended up on eBay which were going for $900-$1000+.

Available at woodlandsshop.com

Bedwin is a versatile brand that can mix it up with tailored prep styles, rugged military looks, and simple streetwear staples like T-shirts and chinos. The brand brings to the table detailed pieces done with quality craftsmanship. Its collaborations with major brands have been widely successful, including the monster four-way collab between Beauty & Youth x adidas x undefeated.

Available at saturdaysnyc.com

Originally an old school outdoor company, Mt. Rainier Design was defunct until it became licensed and revived by a Japanese company. If you’re shopping for high-tech outerwear and packs with old school designs, look no further. Mt. Rainier also provides some of the dopest 60/40 parkas out there.

Available at J.Crew.com andbarneys.com(starting Fall Season)

Nanamica is the distributor of some serious functional and timeless gear from The North Face Purple Label, Filson, Eastpack, and more. Along with all the dope products it carries, do not overlook its in-house label that holds its own amongst these top brands. Expect to see some stylish gear that makes use of some of the best technical fabrics out there. For the first time this Fall season, the brand is being offered here in the states.

Available at unionlosangeles.com

Think awesome technical outerwear, mixed with high fashion style, sprinkled with some native prints, and you have White Mountaineering in a bubble. It works on three principles; “design, utility, technology,” which they have perfected to keep them in discussion as one of the “elite” brands. Designer Yosuke Aizawa worked under the tutelage of iconic designer Junya Watanabe, so you know you're investing in some serious pieces of clothing.

Available at Havenshop.ca

Along with F.C.R.B. and Uniform Experiment, Sophnet is one of the many brands designer Hirofumi Kiyanoga juggles which concentrates on “blending art and fashion”. The brand offers a wide range of products from T-shirts to slippers. While camo was being put on every sportswear item, Sophnet switched it up and placed the go-to print on tailored items like button-ups and blazers.

Available at Bricksworth.com

This brand has a knack of balancing vintage and contemporary clothing. Its collections vary widely in the materials it uses; whether it’s sourcing vintage fabrics to create a full line of products or incorporating modern fabrics like Gore-Tex and Windstopper to its pieces. Quality and authenticity are aspects customers have come to love about the brand.

Available at rodengray.com

Led by pioneer of Japanese streetwear, Hiroshi Fujiwara (of Fragment Design) and Hirofumi Kiyonaga (of Sophnet), Uniform Experiment is one of the more well-known brands on the list. The brand is constantly reinventing itself by not staying on any particular trend, but still manages to keep its high-end streetwear aesthetic. The brand has collaborated with some heavyweights that include Supreme, Carhartt, Fragment Design, and Nike to name a few.

Available at havenshop.ca

The brand's style is influenced from designer, Hideki Kimura's three year stint living in NYC as well as his fascination with the 1950s, while also peppering in qualities of Tokyo street culture. Lately, the brand has been sticking to Jazz themes which has been making for some strong collections. Expect quality streetwear products with great tailoring and fit.