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Episode: Japan’s Kojima is a mecca for vintage denim
Description: The All-American denim is all about being Japanese in the town of Kojima, whose main road is aptly named “Jeans St.,” with real pairs of pants flapping like flags overhead.
Denim is the heart and soul of Kojima. Some would call this spot in southwestern seaside Okayama Prefecture the mecca of jeans, where fans from around the world make their pilgrimage.
The area boasts some 40 jeans manufacturers and stores, including denim-themed cafes, and attracts some 100,000 visitors a year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.
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