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[Yama-chan's Western Goods Heaven] * 03:08 There is a typo in the caption. × California's State Song ⚪︎ California's State Flower Part 4 / Searching for "emotional" prestigious Western goods stores in Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street "Yama-chan's Western Goods Heaven" has come to Yokohama, the "holy land of Western goods", in the style of Mitsuhiko Asami today! The city of Yokohama is an indispensable part in the history of Western goods. The reason is that this city is the place where full-scale trade with foreign countries began with the "Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and Japan" concluded in 1858, and it is also the land that was requisitioned by the Allied forces for several years after World War II. Until trade by air transport became established, the center of Western goods and fashion was not Tokyo, but Yokohama! For this reason, various Western goods stores have been established in Yokohama since the Meiji era, but only a few remain today. One of them is "The Poppy", which has a store in Motomachi Shopping Street, which has its roots in the foreign settlement. It was founded in 1881. Meiji 14 is long before the Constitution of the Empire of Japan was promulgated! Our reporters were welcomed by President and CEO Toshiaki Oda. He is a relative of the founding family, and between you and me, there is a rumor that the Oda family is the descendant of a superstar who represented the Sengoku period. We entered the store, feeling the sweet aroma of the Meiji era from the stately Spanish-style storefront, but were shocked when we were told, "Actually, this store was rebuilt in the 1980s." If you think about it, it's a common story, but the store is so stately that it gives the illusion of being rebuilt. They must have been making a lot of money. To give a brief history, Oda Shoten was founded in Kanazawa during the Meiji period and exported high-end pottery to foreigners at the time, and after World War II, opened a men's clothing store in Motomachi under the name "The Poppy". It seems that the shop has reigned for a long time as a famous store supported by stars and cultural figures such as Yukio Mishima, Ken Takakura, and Aritsugu Tokudaiji. During that time, it also rode the Ivy League and trad boom, but as you can see from the store's appearance, this was originally a very high-end men's clothing store. For young people, it was a store that was "high-threshold". However! It would be a waste not to go for that reason. Because even in today's world where the prices of imported goods have skyrocketed, "The Poppy" has stubbornly continued to operate at the same prices as decades ago, so it is like a conscientious local Chinese restaurant. It is a hidden gem, so it must be protected! For example, the famous neckties that represent the store and are loved by Japan's leading gentlemen are only 5,500 to 10,000 yen! Of course, there is no cutting corners, and the pure British-style striped and paisley ties are made with a thin core, so they are first-class products that can be tied in one go. The natural shoulder blazer is three-dimensionally tailored with a wool core around the chest, making it a masterpiece that can be worn in any situation. It has a strong British aesthetic rather than the so-called Ivy League style. By the way, the two sleeve buttons are "The Poppy" style. And finally, the dress shirt. This is a simple lineup of only Brooks style button-down shirts and regular collar shirts, which shows the aesthetic of "The Poppy". In fact, there used to be a craftsman on the second floor of the store who made custom shirts by hand. This is the same style as "Charbet" and "Arnis"! Looking at the products of "The Poppy" in this way, some people may think "It's super ordinary!" I am one of them, and I didn't notice its charm at all until a while ago when I was into the so-called Classico Italian style. In that style, monochrome is boring, and sleeve buttons should basically be real cuffs and ideally hand-sewn, and regular collar shirts are out of the question! However, for some reason, I now feel a deep charm and freshness in this ordinariness. Is it proof of my maturity, that I can now enjoy simple soy sauce ramen over elaborate creative ramen, and plain udon over udon with a variety of toppings...? I will gratefully copy the famous quote left behind by Oda-san's predecessor, "Individuality does not come from trends"...no, I will take it to heart! Now, The Poppy has a wide selection of fresh basic wardrobe items not only for older men but also for young people who love traditional styles, but due to the domestic manufacturing environment where small batch production is difficult, new products are not constantly arriving. Please support this store so that it can continue for a long time! [Product inquiries] The Poppy 2-86 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa TEL: 045-641-0373 Please contact us for business hours Closed on Mondays Text: Eisuke Yamashita Video: Yoshihide Shoshima Edit: Takashi Ogiyama "Humor is a gentleman's taste." FORZA STYLE supports the lifestyle of men. Please subscribe to our channel 🚘 Watches → • [How a cool older man chooses a watch] Rock Fukuda's watch spirit Cars → • [How a cool older man chooses a car] Middle-aged men and used cars. Popular outfits → • [Editor-in-chief's popular outfits (^_^)v] Men's beauty → • [Men's beauty & makeup] Let's open a new door! 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