Best brands for made in japan glasses and stores in Tokyo

• Food
  • Japanese tea:
    • Gyokuro: one of the highest grades of Japanese tea available, characterized by its fine green color, rich aroma, and mellow sweet flavor.
    • Genmaicha: Japanese brown rice green tea consisting of green tea mixed with roasted popped brown rice.
  • KitKats:
    • Many flavors unique to Japan available, including matcha, sake, and wasabi.
  • Tokyo Banana:
    • A type of fluffy cake filled with banana custard cream.
  • Shiroi Koibito:
    • A European-style cookie with chocolate sandwiched in between.
  • Baumkuchen:
    • A German specialty that has been transformed into a Japanese treat.
  • Furikake:
    • Japanese rice seasoning to make rice tastier.
• Clothing
  • Jeans:
    • Japanese denim jeans are famous for their quality.
    • Brands include Japan Blue, Samurai Jeans, Oni, Pure Blue, and Iron Heart.
  • Sneakers:
    • Japan is known for its wide variety of sneakers.
    • Brands include Adidas, Nike, and Onitsuka Tigers.
  • Other clothing:
    • Uniqlo and Gu have almost every clothing for all occasions.
    • Brands have exclusive designs only available in Japan.
    • They are fashionable and affordable.
• Others
  • Knives:
    • Japanese knives are famous for being incredibly strong and sharp.
    • Brands include Shun and Masamoto.
  • Cosmetics:
    • There are too many to choose from.
    • Masks, cleansers, and toners are cheaper in Japan than back home.
    • Popular brands include Hada Labo and DHC.
  • Camera equipment:
    • Photography equipment is generally cheaper in Japan.
    • Second hand cameras and lenses are available at Map Camera, a shop that is known for its quality control.
  • Glasses:
    • Zoff and Jins are good shops for buying new glasses starting at $50 USD.
    • These shops sell trendy frames and lenses that cater to different needs.
  • Watches:
    • Watches, such as Seiko, are a must-have when visiting Japan.
    • Many are made exclusively for the Japanese market.
  • Umbrellas:
    • Quality umbrellas can be purchased while visiting Japan.
    • There are umbrellas that form a sakura pattern when it rains.
  • Limited edition CDs:
    • Many artists have CDs only available in Japan and unreleased to

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• W is a Reddit thread titled “Japanese eyewear brands?” posted 4 months ago in the subreddit r/japanesestreetwear.
• The thread has 15 upvotes and includes several recommendations for Japanese eyewear brands that are available for purchase online and aren’t “crazy expensive.”
• Matsuda was recommended by one user for having good quality frames but are “expensive, borderline crazy expensive.” They are available online.
• Another user recommended Masunaga frames, saying they recently bought a pair that they love. Unclear how available they are, but one user says they are stocked by an optometrist in Seattle. Received 5 karma.
• Masahiro Murayama was mentioned by one user as a popular brand that’s a bit more pervasive. Received 4 karma.
• Jacques Marie Mage (JMM) was mentioned by one user as a good brand for heavy acetate frames. Received 4 karma.
• Another user says JMM is the “best frames in the biz” and loves their stuff but can’t afford it. Received 1 karma.
• Yohji Yamamoto frames were also recommended by one user who has been wearing them for a few years. The frame says “Made in France.” Received 1 karma.
• The thread is from 4 months ago, so some of this information may be out of date.
• The thread didn’t include any specific stores in Tokyo to buy these brands, and it’s unclear whether these brands are easily found in physical stores in Tokyo.

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• Discussion thread in r/japanesestreetwear regarding Japanese eyewear brands, posted 5 years ago
• Post title: “Japanese eyewear brands?”
• Post author looking for “boxy, minimal, titanium frames”
• 25 upvotes for the post
• Eyevan brand recommended by a user with 7 karma points
• User with 3 karma points likes less circular frames and thin metal, recommends frames under 500 price range
• User with 1 karma point recommends Kaneko Optical, Buddy Optical, or Yellows Plus for their personal taste and budget
• User with 3 karma points recommends JINS and Zoff as popular options
• User with 2 karma points recommends Kaneko Optical, but notes it is not what the original poster is looking for
• User with 1 karma point recommends Native Sons, Effector, and Phatee
• User with negative 1 karma points comments that Factory900 is on 3017’s clout goggles.

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• Main post is about finding good glasses in Tokyo and recommendations for boutiques and brands.
• J!NS Shibuya is recommended by multiple users and has good prices, styles, and English-speaking staff. (11 karma, 3 karma, 3 karma, 1 karma)
• Continuuer in Ebisu is recommended for having a great selection of Japanese and high end international brands, as well as custom accessories. (3 karma)
• Zoff is recommended for decent glasses and has many locations. They will do prescription checks, but a doctor analyses everything in a proper eye checkup. (2 karma)
• OWNDAYS is recommended for reasonable prices and allows for extra features like blue light filter and astigmatism. (1 karma)
• Users recommend specific Japanese and German eyewear manufacturers:
  • Kaneko (1 karma)
  • Eyevan (1 karma)
  • Matsuda (1 karma)
  • Masunaga (1 karma)
  • Lindberg (1 karma)
  • Mykita - expensive but highly rated (1 karma)
• A user made an inappropriate comment not relevant to the query. (-2 karma)
• Other comments recommend Costco for cheap glasses (2 karma), and a TimeOut article has recommendations for best eyewear shops in Tokyo (no karma mentioned).
• One user has had good experiences at J!NS and OWNDAYS, but advises to go to an ophthalmologist for a proper eye checkup. (1 karma)
• Another user got their glasses at J!NS for about 5000 yen and recommends them. (3 karma)
• J!NS carries interesting collaborations like Bearbrick, Liberty London, and Moomin. (1 karma)
• Yet another user recommends Japanese acetate and classic type hinge for good quality and advises not to fall for luxury brand stuff. (1 karma)
• Glasses sold at Zoff will include a prescription; it is unclear if they will use their own diagnosis or accept an ophthalmologist’s. They do not appear to do complete eye checkups.
• OWNDAYS prices are around 8k for basic glasses and 12k for extra features.
• Continuuer in Ebisu had English-speaking employees and offered exams and making lenses.
• Some users mentioned getting frames only and then having lenses changed later; others got everything done in-store with a standard vision exam and autorefractor exam.

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• The webpage is from Reddit, posted in the JapanLife subreddit, with a question asking for alternative stores to JINS to buy glasses.
• One user suggested Zoff, and another recommended Megane Drug.
• Other users shared experiences with glasses bought from JINS, including issues with lenses and focusing.
• Users also suggest checking out other stores for a larger selection of Western-style glasses, like Oh! My Glasses.
• Some users shared their experiences with other brands, including T.G.C, OWNDAYS, and ALOOK.
• There were suggestions to go back to JINS to ask for a prescription change or a fix on the glasses.
• One user shared their experience with ordering glasses online from China through Zeelool.
• Overall, the webpage provides information on alternative stores to JINS in Tokyo for buying glasses and some potential issues with glasses from JINS.

• The post title is “high-end, high quality, independent eyewear brands?” posted three years ago on the r/glasses subreddit.
• The post talks about the difference in quality between Cutler & Gross of London and Luxottica frames.
• The original poster mentions that Dita and Jacques Marie Mage are high quality brands.
• A user comments that Lindberg, Masunaga, Matsuda, Gotti, Orgreen, Mykita, OVVO, Blake Kuwahara, JF Rey, Bellinger, Blac, Blackfin, Chrome Hearts, l.a. eyeworks, Theo, Anne et Valentin, and many others are good independent brands.
• The same user also recommends Native Sons, Shady Character, and Julius Tart, all of which are created by the designer who was previously an executive at Dita.
• Another user recommends Chrome Hearts eyewear for its excellent craftsmanship and details.
• The user suggests that frames made in Japan have better quality than frames made in Europe.
• A San Diego-based optometry office recommends DITA, JMM, Eyevan, Yuichi Toyama, SALT, Garret Leight, Thierry Lasry, Native Sons, and Barton Perreira.
• The user asks the optometry office for recommendations on the highest quality frame, and they suggest Chrome Hearts as the top-tier brand.
• The San Diego-based optometry office offers to ship JMM frames and will look for a specific model if requested by the user.
• Another user recommends looking at this post for more information: https://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/778bcv/a_list_of_independent_eyeglass_makers/

Overall, this post on the r/glasses subreddit offers a lot of recommendations and insights into high-quality independent eyewear brands. Several users and optometrists mention brands like Lindberg, Masunaga, Matsuda, Gotti, Orgreen, Mykita, OVVO, Blake Kuwahara, JF Rey, Bellinger, Blac, Blackfin, Chrome Hearts, l.a. eyeworks, and many others. Several users mention that frames made in Japan have better quality than frames made in Europe. Additionally, the San Diego-based optometry office lists DITA, JMM, Eyevan, Yuichi Toyama, SALT, Garret Leight, Thierry Lasry, Native Sons, and Barton Perreira as good brands. Chrome Hearts is recommended as the top-tier brand for

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• Discussion thread on the subreddit r/japanesestreetwear asking for recommendations for good Japanese eyewear brands for eyeglasses and sunglasses.
• User recommendations:
  • Jacques Marie Mage (handmade in Japan, American brand) - 6 karma
  • Yuichi Toyama - 3 karma
  • 999.9 (Four Nines), Kenzo by Masunaga, any of the Eyevan lines - 2 karma
  • Issey or Prada - 1 karma
  • Masahiro Maruyama’s (handmade and titanium) - no karma
• Mention of a glasses directory at Kinokuniya bookstore in Japan (ISBN 9784418201433) that is exhaustive and lists some brands that are hard to find in the US.
• Kinokuniya is available online, and the same book is available on Amazon Japan.
• Recommendation to find an eye doctor that carries the brand of interest and can order frames from the manufacturer’s website.
• Recommendation to look for stores in the US that carry Japanese eyewear brands.
• No information on stores in Tokyo specifically.

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