STREET, the infamous second-hand clothing store chain found across Japan is set to open its first branch in Hong Kong.

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In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

Most of its clothing is mass produced in every color a shopper might want. Some people have called the chain "Japan's answer to Gap." Uniqlo opened its largest store in Shanghai last year.