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Japan’s Domestic Apparel Self-Sufficiency Drops to 1.4%

What ISJ Enterprise in Gifu is Doing Now to Protect “Made in Japan”

The Drastic Shift in Japanese Apparel Production Over the Last 30 Years Over the past three decades, the Japanese apparel market has shifted from domestic production to a structure almost entirely dependent on imports. Today, domestically produced clothing has become a “rare commodity” in the market.

In 1991, Japan’s domestic self-sufficiency rate (on a quantity basis) was 51.5%. By 2024, that figure had plummeted to just 1.4%. This means that 98.6% of the clothes we wear today are made overseas.

Japan once boasted numerous sewing factories, with unique craftsmanship cultures breathing life into every region. However, with the expansion of overseas production, domestic manufacturing shrank rapidly. The industry now faces challenges such as the aging of artisans, labor shortages, and fierce cost competition.

Preserving the Value of Domestic Production: ISJ Enterprise’s Challenge Despite these challenges, ISJ Enterprise Co., Ltd. is committed to a singular mission: Passing the quality and technical prowess of “Made in Japan” to the future.

We handle a diverse range of products—from domestic and international luxury brands and influencer labels to stage costumes and corporate uniforms. In every project, we refuse to compromise, prioritizing “Quality” over “Quantity.”

We have built a system that responds to the diverse needs of our clients, capable of handling everything from small-lot orders to high-value-added domestic mass production. By coordinating skilled artisans across cutting, sewing, and inspection processes, we achieve domestic production that balances precision with speed.

Why “Made in Japan” is Chosen Now that mass-produced foreign goods are the mainstream, the value of “using truly good things for a long time” is being reconsidered.

• Meticulous and Precise Sewing Technology

• Reliability in Quality Control and Delivery

• Speed of Communication

• Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Production

We carry the pride of “Made in Japan” and will continue to broadcast the value of Japanese craftsmanship to the world.

Towards the Future At ISJ Enterprise, we are actively advancing the training of the next generation of artisans and introducing digitalization and labor-saving equipment. Our mission is to balance tradition with innovation, connecting Japanese sewing technology to the next generation.

“Revitalizing domestic apparel” is not easy. However, equipped with proven technology and pride, we will continue our challenge for the future.