Five online stores cover most of what Japanese clothing for men means today: modern hakama pants, workwear like tobi pants, haori and kimono jackets, and premium denim. This guide compares them by what they sell, example prices from their own pages, and how they ship, so you can pick the right one for what you want.
The five stores at a glance
| Store | Best for | Example price (checked 16 October 2026) | Shipping, as the store states it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muji | Minimal modern basics, including hakama pants | Men's Hakama Pants, $79.90 (recycled polyester, zip front, drawstring) | See the store |
| Kimurakami | Kimono, haori, hakama, jinbei, sukajan and masks | Japanese Hakama Pants, $64.99 on sale (regular $84.99) | Worldwide free shipping, 7 to 14 business days, 30-day returns |
| Japanese Workwear | Tobi pants, nikka pants and tobi shirts worn by Japanese builders | Long Nikka, ¥18,800 to ¥20,400 | See the store |
| Kapital | Premium Japanese denim and patchwork | No prices on the brand homepage; its web shop is kapital-webshop.jp | See the web shop |
| Amaji | Hakama pants, harem pants, noragi and haori jackets, jinbei sets and tabi socks at everyday prices | Hakama pants, $39.90 (October 2026); two pairs come with a discount | Dispatched in 1 to 2 business days, delivered 5 to 9 days later; ships to 33 countries; free over $60; 30-day returns |
How to choose
- You want one minimal piece from a big brand: Muji. Its hakama pants are made in recycled polyester and cost more than ours.
- You want traditional pieces, from kimono to masks: Kimurakami has the widest range, with free worldwide shipping.
- You want real Japanese work trousers: Japanese Workwear sells the tobi and nikka pants builders wear in Japan, priced in yen.
- You want collector denim: Kapital is the premium end.
- You want the look at an everyday price: we built Amaji for that, with Japanese pants, hakama pants, noragi jackets, haori, jinbei sets and tabi socks.
Our guides by piece
- Where to buy hakama pants
- Where to buy Japanese work pants
- Where to buy a noragi jacket
- Where to buy a jinbei
- Where to buy a samue
- Where to buy tabi socks
FAQ
What is the best online store for Japanese clothing for men?
It depends on what you want: Muji for minimal basics, Kimurakami for traditional pieces, Japanese Workwear for tobi pants, Kapital for premium denim, and Amaji for hakama, harem and noragi at everyday prices.
Are Japanese clothing stores expensive?
Prices range widely. Hakama pants cost $39.90 at Amaji, $64.99 on sale at Kimurakami and $79.90 at Muji (October 2026). Japanese workwear and premium denim cost more.
Sources
Prices and shipping terms come from each store's own pages, checked on 16 October 2026: Muji Hakama Pants, Kimurakami, Japanese Workwear, Kapital.