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Made-in-Japan Dress Shirt
About Kamakura’s button-ups: Kamakura is a Japanese shirtmaker prized by enthusiasts — made-in-Japan dress shirts with high construction standards and excellent value for the quality.
Is the price honest?
Excellent value at $110 — made-in-Japan construction, mother-of-pearl buttons and good cloth at a price well under European equivalents. Reviewers rate it among the best quality-per-dollar in shirting.
Our take
Kamakura is a Japanese shirtmaker that menswear enthusiasts point to for made-in-Japan construction at a price well below comparable European shirts. Owners praise the high stitch counts, mother-of-pearl buttons, neat collars and substantial cottons, all sewn to a standard usually found on costlier shirts. The trade-offs: Japanese sizing runs trim and short, the look is classic rather than fashion-forward, and the fit range can be restrictive for larger builds. For construction-per-dollar it is a frequent enthusiast recommendation.
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- Material
- Substantial Japanese cotton broadcloth, oxford and twill, made in Japan.
- Fit
- Classic and slim Japanese fits, run trim and short; size accordingly.
- Quality
- Premium construction at a mid price — high stitch counts, neat collars, mother-of-pearl buttons.
- Best for
- Construction-minded buyers, classic dress shirts, and trim builds wanting value quality.
- Care
- Cold wash and hang or press; the substantial cotton holds shape and presses crisply.
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