Where to Buy Japanese Lingerie

If you’re wondering where to buy Japanese lingerie, the most obvious (and obnoxious) answer is in Japan. Or other Asian countries. Unfortunately, despite the unique styling and beauty of Japanese lingerie, the marketing professionals have determined that American interest is too minimal to warrant sales in this country. You can, however, find some online outlets – and you don’t always have to read Japanese to be able to navigate the sites.

Japanese lingerie is considered some of the prettiest in the world.

Japanese lingerie is considered to be some of the prettiest in the world. In a country so devoted to the art of beautiful textiles, this is hardly surprising. What is surprising is that high-quality lingerie is a fairly recent phenomenon in Japan. It was brought to the country by the French and became so popular, even a working-class Japanese woman invests in fine lingerie. Japanese companies took the cue and made designs that suited the specific body types and aesthetic tastes of Japanese women. As a result, the lingerie is perfect for petite women who gravitate towards colorful, well-structured lingerie in a variety of fabrics with fine attention to detail. Many women who have visited Japan have come away with a suitcase filled with lingerie. If you do visit, you should shop at Poesie, which is a popular lingerie chain (sort of Japan’s Victoria’s Secret).

While the lingerie is highly coveted, a lot of women have problems with it. Even a woman used to buying small bras may find that Japanese bras are actually too small. A lot of women, including Japanese women, complain about the lack of variety in styles, such as an excess of thongs but not much in the way of something more comfortable, like boy shorts. Other women note that the lingerie is too fussy, or so sexy as to be impractical for daily wear. They like to feel sexy, but would be happy to be comfortable under their clothes as well.

It is surprisingly difficult to find sites selling Japanese lingerie. Jaga Jaga Mall used to carry a decent range, but has since stopped, although if demand were high, they would probably start stocking it again. You may have good luck on eBay, where you can find pieces for auction and on eBay stores. Obviously, you have to exercise some caution, especially with the size differences, but if you see something you love, you can let the seller know what your measurements are and see if they can help you select a good fit.

For those wondering where to buy Japanese lingerie in person, but not in Japan, you can try Ripplu, a New York shop that carries Japanese lingerie. Those who have shopped there say that the cost is more than worth it because the fitting you receive is such that you can end up looking completely different. It’s also worthwhile to keep an eye out for sales.

Additionally, the popular brand Wacoal is actually a Japanese brand. True, if you are familiar with Japanese lingerie, the styles offered in America are a bit disappointing, but you may feel assured as to the quality. These are bras and panties that are designed with attention to detail and are meant to fit well.

Ultimately, when looking where to buy Japanese lingerie, your best bet is still Japan. Retailers haven’t yet made it easy to shop online – even if you can read Japanese, many shops will not accept a foreign credit card.

If you travel, however, or know someone who does, you can do your homework to determine your size and send them on a spree for you. Many international flights will include a stopover in Singapore of several hours, which is enough time to get out and shop. Hong Kong is another shopper-friendly city that carries Japanese lingerie. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth the effort.

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