Saturday, October 16, 2004 - 1:18 PM KDT

As I've said before, The GAP and Eddie Bauer carry large sizes here and have many locations. Since WWII expats have shopped at Shinjuku Mens ISETAN MENS' 7th floor, and Ginza's Washington Shoes---both are pricey but can fit monster size guys. Suits at Japanese discounters like AOKI are large enough and there are tux rental places will provide gaijin sizes (if you give them a week's warning).

If I need some rags, mostly just wear whatever the GAP and Eddie Bauer offer since both retailers have stores near my house and office. However, I have bought "computer-order made" from SUITS AOKI and my formalwear at Omotesando Brooks Brothers.

If I need some rags, mostly just wear whatever the GAP and Eddie Bauer offer since both retailers have stores near my house and office. However, I have bought "computer-order made" from SUITS AOKI and my formalwear at Omotesando Brooks Brothers.

Shoes are taxed at 40% rate, stock up before you come here. Specialy sport shoes can be a REAL problem.


If you want Japanese fashion house stuff, you're better off buying it in the Real World...Japanese fashion stude Issei Miyake, et al will not fit: you need the export-only couture.