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

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]

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

[@chrisdiaz7615]

Same she is very pretty!

[@mr.xxxxxx]

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🤩

[@FieldMediaCo]

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

[@felixtraumat6608]

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.

[@thomaspayton_]

Great way to finish the weekend

[@RIKUSENGATA_BOKU_a.k.a_hayashi]

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.

[@scooterbooter]

Lauren picked such a good colour combo for the skirt

[@joeloliver5084]

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]

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

[@belipe_belipe_belipe]

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

[@psychogeorge]

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.

[@jff123]

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.

[@justinharris95]

Love this video! Cant wait to visit next year

[@JakeBodenhamer]

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

[@unbroken023]

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

[@lovedpark]

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]

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

[@PizzaHomie]

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.

[@ciaranp8986]

Lauren looks delighted. good man drew great video once again

[@francescozappia]

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

[@Noidzor]

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]

This video was beautiful and i love your voice overs

[@CC-qt5kd]

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

[@nicholaslin570]

your best video, amazing

[@Shinyhunter-ml4bi]

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

[@Jlukecampos]

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.

[@ethanmiller631]

thx 4 the upload drew you made monday bearable

[@robbieramsay3881]

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.

[@codeninja100]

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

[@haboni18]

Thank you for sharing this moments!

[@teddy_seymour]

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 🫡

[@LaZYYYYY]

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

[@R_Rod]

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

[@nikornphuket]

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]

❤enjoyed this one

[@eelpharm]

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]

❤️ thank you!!

[@alexchen5742]

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.

[@Shinyhunter-ml4bi]

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

[@stephenmelnick4514]

Fit is really fire. Great video bruh

[@Tom_TTT]

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.

[@elnilso7242]

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.

[@dubssalamander]

Sunday drew!!

[@davejosephmilane2532]

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

[@joaquinmerino604]

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

[@edjrod29]

drew joiner stock stay going up man 📈

[@staffing9636]

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$

[@carleanne]

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.

[@richardottley4611]

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

[@solarityaj]

The walkaway scene at the end was tuff bro.

[@lukebulman767]

bro the Japan content has been peakkkk

[@richardottley4611]

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

[@DressForAfrica]

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

[@doncolleaun9776]

That Big John Energy! lol

[@confliktz6568]

literally started screaming yes when i saw the upload

[@user-bj2vg4pg7h]

goood i visited tokyo it was nice

[@kosalseang5141]

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

[@inertia1au]

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

[@ncl.9]

One of ur best vids no cap.

[@keih4669]

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

[@madlad5720]

She was feeling u

[@NP-lz2bx]

kindness doesnt equal wanna shag

[@bennovonfakir]

#pvv 1 of the best vlogs of ‘24

[@Aontiskum]

Any videos on Edwin’s made in Japan?

[@Walesi-g9j]

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

[@DrewJoiner]

Our legacy camion boots

[@kevfox]

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]

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.

[@snuffspoon]

big jawn energy

[@keystosuccess565]

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

[@theignore5495]

What boots you use on this video?

[@kosalseang5141]

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

[@1000dreams.]

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

[@DrewJoiner]

Orslow French chore coat!

[@LuisMercadoorg]

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

[@175chaunceytovan]

I have a pair of Momotaro jeans

[@eduardodesouzalima217]

That’s sick dude

[@trickjow]

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

[@scooterbooter]

he went, it's in another video :)

[@trickjow]

@@scooterbooter nah he went to the one in Tokyo

[@scooterbooter]

@@trickjow ohhh my b

[@DrewJoiner]

I totally ran out to time, I had no clue

[@kavencci]

🔥🔥

[@beartyler]

we love mako

[@SanFranFan30]

what are those boots !!

[@aidanthompson4328]

❤❤

[@markmoriwaki3158]

Love momotaro 🔥

[@koivo11]

😻

[@eziomanwodo8242]

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

[@Wasssup3]

The US talks it, Japan lives it

[@ricksimons7373]

@Drew Joiner do you like Iron Heart?

[@DrewJoiner]

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

[@michailrumyantsev3386]

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

[@solarityaj]

Tell Shoki I have a crush on him 👀 😭😭

[@JC-uf5cr]

set playback speed 1.25! Thank me later

[@DapperMasterRYU]

pls review Nudie Jeans

[@kbuster2473]

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

[@blankblank6853]

Drew would you ever consider making a discord?

[@mox4709]

first

[@hc661]

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

[@Paulthecelt]

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

[@geometricbass]

momotAro

[@cb.eghqajdwbehidvhwecuew]

second

[@user-qm8kq3ls7k]

🚀

[@sluggo562]

It's momotaro, not momotoro. Nobody corrected you, even visiting in person?

[@fendyzaidan]

its momotaro, not momotoro.

[@normalouis8593]

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 😂.

[@pizzasteve7287]

タイトルのところジーンズやで

[@melmalhabour5628]

#pvv

[@gabrielpolo318]

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

[@Whodnl]

They gotta change Sunday to Drew day

[@Shockerboy1999]

third

[@bintiiomari]

#PVV 😤