Where the BEST Jeans in the world all come from.. 🇯🇵

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Kojima, Japan has always been a place I’ve heard about as a denimhead but felt sort of mysterious due to the fact that it was thousands of miles away in a part of Japan that doesn’t get talked about very often. For this week’s video, I tried to capture Kojima in a very personal way to my interest in Japanese Denim. If you’ve been here with me since I started creating content, you’ll know how big of a moment this video is for me. And if you’re new here, just know that this video is a BIG DEAL. I hope you enjoy!
日本の児島は、デニムヘッズとしてはいつも聞いたことのある場所ですが、何千マイルも離れた日本国内であまり話題にならない地域にあるという事実のため、ある種の神秘を感じていました。今週のビデオでは、日本のデニムに対する私の興味に合わせて、非常に個人的な方法で児島を捉えてみました。私がコンテンツを作成し始めた頃からここに来てくれた方なら、このビデオが私にとってどれほど重要な瞬間であるかがわかるでしょう。初めての方は、このビデオが大きな取引であることを知っておいてください。楽しんでいただければ幸いです！
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
0:40 What is Jeans Street?
2:42 Legendary Denim by Momotaro
4:51 Recap / What's next
5:48 Japan Blue Jeans
8:18 Mako being Mako
10:06 Big John Failure / Thoughts on Jean St
12:38 Betty Smith Custom Jeans
18:30 Ode to Jeans St
19:45 Final Thoughts
20:08 pvv
Measurements:
Height: 6' 3"
Waist: 32"
Inseam: 34"
Sleeves: 27.5"
Shoe Size: US 11 (EU 45/44)
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@_JOMOMA Ай бұрын

I think I’ve fallen in love with the Japan Blue Jean shop teller 😂

@chrisdiaz7615 Ай бұрын

Same she is very pretty!

@mr.xxxxxx Ай бұрын

Drew, thank you for making such a wonderful video about Japan. As a Japanese person, it makes me very happy. Please come back to Japan and enjoy your time here again! I also hope everyone from around the world will come and visit Japan🤩

@felixtraumat6608 Ай бұрын

Loved this video, and your journey, I have been following since October of 2023 and have not missed one single video. I actually recieved my first pair of quality jeans from Naked and famous recently, would not have happened without you. Thank you.

@FieldMediaCo Ай бұрын

You don’t know how much I appreciate your content, bro every other fashion influencer just shows a video of them walking through Japan, but there’s no type of structure so ou don’t know what you’re looking forward to, but you go into depth and detail and section out every interaction so well it feels so well paced. I really hope you keep making this stuff because in a sense it almost feels like you were so grateful for the trip and you savored every last bit of it and getting to relive it with you honestly put me in a gratitude type of mood for real 🙌🏻 Keep the good stuff coming bro I hope you travel more too

@scooterbooter Ай бұрын

Lauren picked such a good colour combo for the skirt

@thomaspayton_ Ай бұрын

Great way to finish the weekend

@RIKUSENGATA_BOKU_a.k.a_hayashi 13 күн бұрын

Didn't you feel more fond of Japan and its people after visiting Kojima? I think this visit was very worthwhile. America's valuable vintage denim is concentrated in Japan. Japanese people are reevaluating it because they know it is very meaningful. "Tateochi" and "Hige" have become common words around the world. I hope you will come back here in a few years with nostalgia. Sorry for my poor English.

@belipe_belipe_belipe Ай бұрын

ah yes, i cant get enough of kojima content. this place is heaven.

@jff123 23 күн бұрын

I loved this video. Thank you for taking the time to create it. The main reason that I’m interested in fashion and in your content is because I am a home sewist who loves to sew workwear. I have sewed one pair of jeans so far and it was a blast. How cool that people who aren’t into sewing can still experience a bit of it there in Japan. Attaching the hardware at the end is the icing on the cake and the most fun part of sewing jeans. Well, I actually really love the top stitching too. I would love to get my hands on some of those flowered rivets.

@joeloliver5084 Ай бұрын

You definitely should've hit up the TCB factory, my wife and I went there last yr and that was for sure the highlight of Kojima. They gave us 2 free selvedge tote bags and some other goodies as a thank you for coming out on our honeymoon. I'm a TCB guy for life now ngl. Glad you enjoyed your time in Kojima, really wish it got more love!

@brianr198 Ай бұрын

I checked out their website. I like their jeans. I’m kind of new to Japanese demin.

@psychogeorge Ай бұрын

Great to see your journey within the Japanese denim mecca. I'm guessing you're a denim head. On that note check out some of these brands: Iron Heart (Japan), Samurai Jeans (Japan), Imperial Denim (Australia), Kerbside (Singapore brand but Japanese denim). I also resonate with Maiko's sentiments. You have a great look that can resonate with the Japanese audience. You should do more Japan content.

@lovedpark Ай бұрын

Japan Blue Jean shop host was so nice!! I love how in Asia they actually enjoy doing their job, whereas the most in America just do the bare minimum. They really care about who their customers are.

@taurinmosby4691 Ай бұрын

Love this video my guy!!!!! Keep up the good work!!

@unbroken023 Ай бұрын

Love your video editing and your vibe my friend. big fan of your work

@JakeBodenhamer Ай бұрын

i needa get my money up so i can get some good denim. i been interested in that side of fashion for a while. heritage, quality, craftmanship-forward brands are so much more personal and important than the average new/newly trending brand to me

@francescozappia Ай бұрын

Loved this video, Drew. Felt like a little story across a region of Japan's injection of denim. Sick stuff man!

@justinharris95 2 күн бұрын

Love this video! Cant wait to visit next year

@Jlukecampos Ай бұрын

Hoenstly high key, the staff at Raw denim stores(i've mostly spent time in Osaka) are what keeps me into raw denim. It's fun just talking clothes, geeking out on denim and sharing fade pictures.

@ciaranp8986 Ай бұрын

Lauren looks delighted. good man drew great video once again

@PizzaHomie Ай бұрын

Dope! Similar to your interest in denim, I'm going down the fascinating rabbit hole of Japanese made leather jackets. My next visit might be a very costly excursion and I can't wait.

@Noidzor Ай бұрын

Amazing video man! I have heard of Kojima Jean Street before but I appreciate you vlogging and sharing, hope to go there one day myself! Feels like a right of passage for denim heads

@manta234 Ай бұрын

This video was beautiful and i love your voice overs

@CC-qt5kd Ай бұрын

This video is awesome. I would say it is my top1 from this channel.

@robbieramsay3881 Ай бұрын

Drew, your content is just about the best going around and this one was no different. Been following along the journey for a few years now and recently just picked up my first pair of Japanese selvedge, coincidentally they happened to be from Japan Blue Jeans! Awesome to see that the staff and the shrine of fades as that only makes me appreciate my pair from the brand even more.

@teddy_seymour Ай бұрын

Bro thanks for taking us down there to show us a tour or the denim in Japan. Makes me wish I woulda stepped out of Tokyo instead of just sticking to the metro areas. Keep inspiring 🫡

@nicholaslin570 Ай бұрын

your best video, amazing

@ethanmiller631 Ай бұрын

thx 4 the upload drew you made monday bearable

@Shinyhunter-ml4bi Ай бұрын

Shoki helped me too when I was there in January. Super nice guy!

@codeninja100 27 күн бұрын

what a beautiful representation of this area I went from never knowing this existed to now adding this to one of my must goto spots when I got to Japan

@R_Rod Ай бұрын

Really looking forward to my Japan trip this September, hope I can make it to Jean St!

@eelpharm Ай бұрын

Hey Drew, I think I've been subbed almost since you started consistently putting out videos. Your passion and sincerity really shines in this video, so stoked you got to live out a denim-dream.

@DrewJoiner 27 күн бұрын

❤️ thank you!!

@LaZYYYYY Ай бұрын

love these kinda videos fashion vlogs!!!!!!

@haboni18 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this moments!

@nikornphuket 7 күн бұрын

Thanx soooo muchhh Drew I watched till the end..the whole 20.58mins & did the 2 fist pumps with u👊👊😂🎉 I have learned sooo much about denim, esp Janpan's ones Never had an intention or desire to go to Japan But ur vdo has inspired me to go there Thanx soo much Peace 🙏🏻😍 Watching from New Zealand

@lunalovebad9462 Ай бұрын

❤enjoyed this one

@Shinyhunter-ml4bi Ай бұрын

Next time you go back, walk around Kojima a bit more. Super chill town. Favorite has to be the Udon there.

@alexchen5742 24 күн бұрын

I never had the chance to go here. But I will next time I go Japan. Also your denim fits are so nice and it’s inspired me to definitely try new styles and fits.

@stephenmelnick4514 Ай бұрын

Fit is really fire. Great video bruh

@dubssalamander Ай бұрын

Sunday drew!!

@elnilso7242 Ай бұрын

Just have been to jeans street 3 weeks ago. Nice Video! For next time you visit Kojima, I can really recommend the Kapital store. Its their main store, and right now there is also a small bandana museum run by them.

@Tom_TTT Ай бұрын

I went to two Japan Blue Jeans stores in Kyoto and Tokyo last year and never met any sales people like her 😂 I miss Japan and can’t wait to go back.

@davejosephmilane2532 25 күн бұрын

shoudve went on atleast 1 date with that mako girl man, she liked u haha glad u had fun. thanks for the video man

@richardottley4611 Ай бұрын

Hanging Jeans?? I must be in Heaven 😂I gotta visit Japan in the near future

@solarityaj 27 күн бұрын

The walkaway scene at the end was tuff bro.

@edjrod29 Ай бұрын

drew joiner stock stay going up man 📈

@joaquinmerino604 Ай бұрын

love from quito, ec. japan is on my bucket list now

@doncolleaun9776 3 күн бұрын

That Big John Energy! lol

@carleanne Күн бұрын

First time here. Going to subscribe. I loved your presentation but I thought you might have mentioned the book Ametora , how Japan saved American Style by W David Marx. There is a chapter on the fabulous history of denim and Big John. Worth a read.

@inertia1au Ай бұрын

Great vid mate. #pvv so what jeans were you wearing?

@richardottley4611 Ай бұрын

Zimbabwe Cotton?? WOW.. I never knew that.. WOW thanks Drew

@DressForAfrica Ай бұрын

At Momotaro, Zimbabwe cotton is their standard. Their item descriptions also state this. So expensivest though 😂

@lukebulman767 27 күн бұрын

bro the Japan content has been peakkkk

@madlad5720 Ай бұрын

She was feeling u

@NP-lz2bx Ай бұрын

kindness doesnt equal wanna shag

@confliktz6568 Ай бұрын

literally started screaming yes when i saw the upload

@user-bj2vg4pg7h 22 күн бұрын

goood i visited tokyo it was nice

@staffing9636 15 күн бұрын

I just came home from Japan a couple of days ago and it was only after watching this video i realized that i thriftet a pair of momotoro denim shorts for only 37$

@kosalseang5141 29 күн бұрын

BiG John my favorite jeans style n collection of jeans, jacket n patches too... ❤❤❤

@Aontiskum 12 күн бұрын

Any videos on Edwin’s made in Japan?

@Walesi-g9j Ай бұрын

Love the vid. What are the shoes you've got on?

@DrewJoiner 12 күн бұрын

Our legacy camion boots

@ncl.9 Ай бұрын

One of ur best vids no cap.

@keih4669 Ай бұрын

I've been there in last year and it's quite a long way from Osaka~~~ I would recommend to visit Kapital shop, the interior decoration is amazing. The only bad thing is that no tax refund provided lol

@kevfox Ай бұрын

Do these shops carry bigger sizes or am I out of luck if I’m a bigger guy? Not sure if they size up when they sell international

@joshgeelen1281 Ай бұрын

Drew - how did you go buying jeans at 6'4? I'm also at that height and struggled with everything in Japan last time I was there. Were there any stores that you found there was a good range for your height? For me Evisu was the only one.

@bennovonfakir Ай бұрын

#pvv 1 of the best vlogs of ‘24

@snuffspoon Ай бұрын

big jawn energy

@175chaunceytovan Ай бұрын

I have a pair of Momotaro jeans

@eduardodesouzalima217 26 күн бұрын

That’s sick dude

@LuisMercadoorg Ай бұрын

Maybe this would be the only place I could get my dream jeans: real high rise, slightly pleated and black.

@theignore5495 5 күн бұрын

What boots you use on this video?

@trickjow Ай бұрын

You missed the Kapital store in Kojima ！it’s the Kapital flagship！

@scooterbooter Ай бұрын

he went, it's in another video :)

@trickjow Ай бұрын

@@scooterbooter nah he went to the one in Tokyo

@scooterbooter Ай бұрын

@@trickjow ohhh my b

@DrewJoiner 12 күн бұрын

I totally ran out to time, I had no clue

@1000dreams. Ай бұрын

Drew, Where did you get that jacket??? its so nice 🔥🔥

@DrewJoiner 12 күн бұрын

Orslow French chore coat!

@keystosuccess565 Ай бұрын

How much was each piece you purchased once converted to USD , or just in general how much were the Jeans at each location in USD on average

@kavencci Ай бұрын

🔥🔥

@kosalseang5141 29 күн бұрын

❤❤❤ The Best dreams place for Denim lover... Collection

@SanFranFan30 Ай бұрын

what are those boots !!

@ricksimons7373 Ай бұрын

@Drew Joiner do you like Iron Heart?

@DrewJoiner 12 күн бұрын

I’ve tried to get into iron heart but not as much my thing

@eziomanwodo8242 Ай бұрын

Please tell me you know the song Japnese Deniem by Daniel Ceasar

@aidanthompson4328 Ай бұрын

❤❤

@beartyler Ай бұрын

we love mako

@markmoriwaki3158 Ай бұрын

Love momotaro 🔥

@Wasssup3 Ай бұрын

The US talks it, Japan lives it

@DapperMasterRYU Ай бұрын

pls review Nudie Jeans

@koivo11 Ай бұрын

😻

@blankblank6853 28 күн бұрын

Drew would you ever consider making a discord?

@kbuster2473 Ай бұрын

In Japan watching this but I’m not hitting up Kojima 😢

@solarityaj 27 күн бұрын

Tell Shoki I have a crush on him 👀 😭😭

@mox4709 Ай бұрын

first

@JC-uf5cr 22 күн бұрын

set playback speed 1.25! Thank me later

@geometricbass Ай бұрын

momotAro

@michailrumyantsev3386 15 күн бұрын

Think twice before buying your first pair of Japan made jeans. Perpetual addiction is almost guaranteed.

@cb.eghqajdwbehidvhwecuew Ай бұрын

second

@user-qm8kq3ls7k Ай бұрын

🚀

@Paulthecelt 7 күн бұрын

You have learned since that it’s Momotaro not Momotoro eh? 😉

@hc661 13 күн бұрын

am i tripping? is it actually mo-mo-to-ro? he keeps pronouncing it that way? i thought it was mo-mo-ta-ro

@melmalhabour5628 4 күн бұрын

#pvv

@pizzasteve7287 Ай бұрын

タイトルのところジーンズやで

@gabrielpolo318 Ай бұрын

amazing video Drew! sorry to be anal but it is momotAro, not momotoro

@fendyzaidan Ай бұрын

its momotaro, not momotoro.

@normalouis8593 25 күн бұрын

I love these videos but I realize he does this often with Japanese words, not necessarily a terrible thing, but it is something I noticed easily 😂.

@Shockerboy1999 Ай бұрын

third

@Whodnl Ай бұрын

They gotta change Sunday to Drew day

@bintiiomari Ай бұрын

#PVV 😤

@mrtmsfs Ай бұрын

The white stripes on the back of the Momotaro denims are called GTB (Going to Battle). And please stop calling them Momotoro when it‘s Momotaro 🫣 Literally got angry no offense lol

@kirvy4139 23 күн бұрын

Weeeeeb