Uniqlo, part of Fast Retailing Way, originated in Ube City, Yamaguchi in 1949 and Uniqlo’s first location was the Fukuromachi store in Hiroshima.
The corporate statement, “Changing clothes. Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world. “ Mission - “To create truly great clothing with new and unique value and to enable people all over the world to experience the joy, happiness and satisfaction of wearing such great clothes.”
“From rows and rows of brightly hued bubble jackets to the rainbow LED-lit stairs and an interactive mirror that actually changes the color of your garment in the reflection, this new outpost is the be-all and end-all for your tech- and fashion-centric needs. Since we’re on the subject of tech, take a gander at our little Instagram tour and see the vibrant shop for yourself. Plus, mark your calendars for 10 a.m. on Friday, when the shop officially opens to the public — it’s going to be a doozy! “ —Angela Tafoya