Made-in-Japan footwear puts spring in Asics' step

Onitsuka Tiger brand's Nippon Made line attracts Tokyo's stylish set

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The Nippon Made shop in Tokyo's Omotesando district is popular with Asian customers on March 30. Many hail from Thailand, where the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was known to wear Onitsuka Tigers. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

SHOYA OKINAGA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- A sneaker brand that was once killed off has become an important moneymaker for Japan's Asics, pulling in customers in Tokyo's trendy Omotesando district. For style-conscious men, in particular, a top of the line series of all-Japan-made shoes is a big draw.

The Nippon Made (Onitsuka Tiger Omotesando) store sells casual shoes, bags and apparel, all of which were produced domestically. Since it opened last September, the store has been drawing a steady stream of customers, especially men in their 30s and 40s.  

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