Okayama, the birthplace of Japanese jeans, is the world's largest producer of Japanese Denim.

Okayama, the birthplace of Japanese jeans, is the world's largest producer of Japanese Denim.

Okayama Prefecture where cotton textiles flourished during the Edo period, and the textile industry remains active today.
In particular, the Kojima district of Kurashiki City is known as the birthplace of domestically produced jeans, as it was here that the first jeans in Japan were born in Showa, and is famous as a mecca for jeans.
Additionally, Ibara City once produced approximately 70% of Japan's domestically produced jeans, and the high-quality Denim fabric produced there is still used in luxury jeans in Europe and the United States.
The "Denim " and "jeans" produced mainly in these two cities are renowned around the world as major production areas that attract attention both from within Japan and overseas.

Raw cotton, thread, dyeing, weaving, sewing, processing... Jeans made with the utmost care in every aspect

The Kojima area of ​​Kurashiki City and Ibara City are characterized by the concentration of various industries related to jeans manufacturing, from dyeing to weaving, sewing, and washing. The consistent production of jeans within the region, a unique method of pursuing a commitment to quality that cannot be replicated elsewhere, is the reason why Okayama jeans are highly regarded worldwide as high-value-added products.

For example, Japan Blue Co., Ltd., which sells products both domestically and internationally, produces jeans made using the traditional techniques of Kojima. Their flagship product, Momotaro Jeans, is a masterpiece made from the world's highest quality Zimbabwean cotton, carefully woven on an old-fashioned power loom specifically for heavy fabrics.
Each pair of heavy-ounce Denim is hand-sewn by a single craftsman, boasting comfort and durability. The pure blue color, dyed solely with indigo, maintains the white core, and the beautiful fading with varying shades and natural unevenness that emerge with wear teaches us the joy of developing jeans.

A wide variety of Denim products from a variety of manufacturers

The Kojima area of ​​Kurashiki City and Ibara City are home to many brands that produce original jeans.

Recently, a variety of Denim products have been produced that combine tradition and innovation. For example, Betty Smith , a leading manufacturer of women's jeans, produces pencil cases and mini totes using samples and leftover fabric from their products. The design is based on the back pocket of jeans. The range of products is casual yet exudes the quality of "authenticity."

Okayama boasts a wide range of jeans that are world-renowned.
Why not try incorporating it as something that will last you a lifetime?

Kojima jeans street

711-0913 Kojima Mino, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Kurashiki denim street

710-0046 1-10-11 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

Ibara denim store

944-5 Nanokaichi-cho, Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture 715-0014