Brand profile

Japan Blue

Kojima-made selvedge denim label from the Collect mill and Momotaro family, pairing in-house shuttle-loomed fabric with modern fits.

KurashikiOrigin

Workwear / HeritageStyle

$$$Price

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What to know about Japan Blue

Momotaro's mill, lower entry price

Same parent company and Collect mill as Momotaro Jeans, positioned as the more accessible, export-minded sibling rather than a separate supply chain.

Fabric is woven in-house

Proprietary denim is woven on vintage shuttle looms within the vertically integrated Japan Blue group in Kojima, Kurashiki, then cut and sewn into the finished jeans.

Modern fits, not repro cuts

Alongside indigo shirting, workwear jackets and accessories, the line leans on contemporary shapes such as the ergonomic Circle Series.

StyleWorkwear / Heritage Minimalist / Contemporary

Looks from Japan Blue

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Japan Blue — CPO Shirt - 13oz Fade Wash Denim - Dark Grey

CPO Shirt - 13oz Fade Wash Denim - Dark Grey$195

Japan Blue — J401-D01 Circle Series - Classic Straight - 14.8oz US Cotton Aging Wash

J401-D01 Circle Series - Classic Straight - 14.8oz US Cotton Aging Wash$365

Japan Blue — J301-MID Circle Series - Straight - 14.8oz US Cotton Medium Indigo

J301-MID Circle Series - Straight - 14.8oz US Cotton Medium Indigo$315

Japan Blue — J301-D01 Circle Series - Straight - 14.8oz US Cotton Aging Wash

J301-D01 Circle Series - Straight - 14.8oz US Cotton Aging Wash$365

Japan Blue — J301-IND Circle Series - Straight - 14.8oz US Cotton Indigo

J301-IND Circle Series - Straight - 14.8oz US Cotton Indigo$235

Japan Blue — Japan Blue J304 12.5oz Africa cotton Circle Straight Jeans

J304 12.5oz Africa cotton Circle Straight Jeans$234

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Brand facts

Japan Blue is a selvedge denim label founded in 2010 in Kojima, Kurashiki, by Hiroki Kishimoto under Japan Blue Co., Ltd., the vertically integrated group behind the Collect fabric mill and sister brand Momotaro Jeans. Positioned as the more accessible, export-minded sibling, it weaves proprietary denim on vintage shuttle looms in-house and cuts it into modern fits, including the ergonomic Circle Series, plus indigo-dyed shirting, workwear jackets and accessories. Japan Blue Group was acquired by Japanese private equity firm Karita & Company in January 2022. Stocked by Division Road, Cultizm, Clutch Cafe and Redcast Heritage.

Founded: 2010
Origin: Kurashiki, Japan
Price: $$$
Facts checked: August 2026
Styles: Workwear / Heritage, Minimalist / Contemporary

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