Retail'Used in Japan' becomes selling point for chains in Southeast AsiaTin Pan Alley's Usebowl chain opened its first location outside Japan in Kuala Lumpur in June. (World)UTAKO KAWAKAMI and TOMOKA KODAMAJune 30, 2026 05:10 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese secondhand-store chains are growing their presence in other Asian markets, with an emphasis on quality control.Read NextRetailThrifting catches on in Thailand, and Japanese chains are going up a sizeDatawatchFrom Rolexes to iPhones, 'used in Japan' gains global cachetSupply ChainUniqlo operator tightens human rights monitoring of suppliersSupply ChainH&M-backed Syre's Vietnam plant offers recycling alternative to ChinaBusiness AsiaHow China's Anta joined Nike and Adidas on the world sportswear podiumConsumerJapan's ASICS to spin off Onitsuka Tiger high-end sneaker businessPolicy AsiaBangladesh clothing makers look to trade deals to revive exportsMedia & EntertainmentAnime cel prices soar as studios' trash becomes foreign fans' treasureLatest on RetailRetailAlibaba leans on AI to drum up subdued '618' shopping festivalRetailLululemon issues China apology after Great Wall yoga event draws criticismRetailAlibaba weighs acquiring Pupu in quick-commerce battle with Meituan