Plus-size clothing and shoe shopping can prove difficult for those seeking a good fit, especially in Japan, where the sizing in most stores remains limited. Thankfully, there are places across the country that have it covered, so you can find your best fit while staying in style.
Plus Size Clothing Shops in Japan
Sakazen
Sakazen caters to those searching for attire in large sizes. Their high-end collections include pants with up to a 93 centimeter inseam, going beyond the average. Sakazen’s clothing is all-inclusive, with sizing options to fit a variety of heights and body types.
Business hours: Differs by location. Refer to the website for more information.
Address: There are various locations. Check out the website for more details.
Uniqlo
Uniqlo’s clothing is popular for its durability and inexpensive price tags, but not everybody knows the secret to getting the best out of shopping there. Uniqlo staff will tailor your purchase on-site, and you won’t have to wait long for them to return your newly fitted clothing back to you. This is a great option for those tall folks with long legs—you won’t have to worry about a disparity between the size and length of your pants at Uniqlo.
Business hours: Differs by location. Refer to the website for more information.
Address: There are various locations. Check out the website for more details.
GU
When you shop at GU, you’ll quickly find out that there’s a wide selection of sizes for different body types. Usually, wearing plus-size clothes in Japan means you must compromise on style to wear clothes that fit you. However, you can find the best fit for you at GU that is stylish, edgy, and on trend in Japan. What’s interesting about this retail outlet is that it creates clothes that are also ageless and genderless.
Business hours: Differs by location. Refer to the website for more information.
Address: There are various locations. Check out the website for more details.
Shimamura
Shimamura is a popular chain store for clothes in Japan, and they have plus-size clothes that are cheap and comfortable. They have casual wear as well as business attire. It’s also an excellent shop for those looking for plus-size clothes who want to save money. In addition, they sell homeware such as pillows, duvet covers, and carpets, making it a one-stop shop for fashion and items for the home.
Business hours: Differs by location. Refer to the website for more information.
Address: There are various locations. Check out the website for more details.
Shoe Shops with Large Sizes
Big B
Big B has become a staple store for men seeking larger shoe sizes in Tokyo. They have locations in Gotanda and Ueno, where their staff will help you find shoes by focusing on comfort rather than numerical size. They’ve perfected the science behind shoe fitting, and their website will give you instructions on measuring your feet so you can shop with them confidently. Big B sells shoes up to 33 centimeters, or US size 15.
Business hours: 10:30-7pm
Gotanda Address: 2-4-3-1 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa near Gotanda Station
Ueno Address: 6-16-17-1 Taito, Ueno near Ueno Station
Sneakersnstuff
In the ever-trendy neighborhood of Daikanyama, Sneakersnstuff sells imported shoes that will appease any sneakerheads in Tokyo. Their shoes include many imported brands, such as Nike, Adidas, and Vans. Shoes sold at SNS come in a broad range of sizes. Most of their shoes for both men and women go up to 30 centimeters, or size 12.
Business hours: 11-6pm
Address: 13-1-3 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya
Nearest station: Ebisu Station
Kutsu no Hikari
“Big shoes for big men” is the motto of this shop, and big shoes is just what you’ll find. Kutsu no Hikari stocks shoes with sizes up to 35 centimeters (US size 16), with most of their selection in the lower 30s range. They carry many imported favorites for all kinds that work for everything from the office to outdoors. Their Kanagawa store carries exclusively men’s shoes.
Business hours: 11-7:30pm
Address: There are various locations. Check out the website for more details.
Shoes Ten
With hundreds of styles in exclusively larger sizes to choose from, Shoes Ten is a great place to look for any type of shoe over 27 centimeters for men and over 25 centimeters for women. Their store in Shinjuku has more than 600 pairs of shoes, while their online shop has 5,000 styles to choose from. Their selection has been curated with attention to foot shape and arch, and changes with the season.
Business hours: 11-8pm
Address: 7-8-13 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku
Sakazen
Along with their clothes, this clothing retailer is also a great place to source shoes for those who need larger sizes. Their largest store is in Shinjuku, where you can find shoes going up to 31 centimeters. Sakazen has a fair collection of imported shoes as well as iconic streetwear brands. Their “big size” shoes are a distinct category when viewing their website, so browsing options from Sakazen couldn’t be easier.
Business hours: Differs by location. Refer to the website for more information.
Address: There are various locations. Check out the website for more details.
Oriental Traffic
This store for women’s shoes sells sizes up to 26.5 centimeters—a slightly more limited range than shops that carry menswear—but they’re popular for their stylish assortment. Compared to other shoe stores in Japan that cap their sizes at 25 centimeters, Oriental Traffic presents an opportunity for women who have trouble sourcing quality shoes in larger sizes to find something just right.
Business hours: Differs by location. Refer to the website for more information.
Address: There are various locations. Check out the website for more details.
Washington Ginza
This shoe store caters to men and women, with sizes that exceed the typical range in Japan for both. Their women’s line has sizes up to 27 centimeters, although shoes in that range make up a small percentage of their overall list of products. Regardless, women seeking shoes in larger sizes can surely find something appropriate for every occasion at the Washington Ginza store.
Business hours: Differs by location. Refer to the website for more information.
Address: There are various locations. Check out the website for more details.
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