TOKYO -- Japanese clothing store chains like ABC-Mart are moving into Southeast Asia on the strength of growing brand recognition earned from international visitors to Japan.
Retailers use Tokyo, Osaka stores to win fans among international visitors

A renovated ABC-Mart location in Osaka has seen an increase in duty-free sales. (Photo by Tsukiko Miya)
TOKYO -- Japanese clothing store chains like ABC-Mart are moving into Southeast Asia on the strength of growing brand recognition earned from international visitors to Japan.