Men's suits have always represented an important domestic market in Japan, probably because they are status symbols for successful men. In the 1990s chains like Aoyama and Aoki International, known as "Suburban Type Men's chains", found success with a network of nationwide stores. This success was attributed mainly to the low price merchandise offered by these chains.
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