Jordan World of Flight opens first Japan location
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Located in the capital’s Shibuya district, close to the Harajuku trade zone and along Meiji Dori Street, the 9,200-square-foot space is a designed “as a tribute to basketball culture and Jordan Brand
Inside, visitors will find Jordan brand footwear and apparel products across men’s, women’s and kids, as well as customizable products in store’s ‘The Workshop
The Shibuya store will have a dedicated ‘Snkrs’ area for shoppers to pick up products from the app; ‘The Flight Lounge’, which offers an in-store space for members to immerse themselves in Jordan Brand history and basketball culture, as well as a ‘ Nike Member’ innovation center, providing an opportunity for visitors to test new offerings and experiences.
The ‘Content Studio’ allows shoppers to film unboxings and reviews and create content to share through their social handles.
Connecting to the region’s local culture, Jordan also commissioned local artists to present their work throughout the store.
The Japan opening comes on the back of the Jordan World of Flight opening in Milan in December 2022.
“Following the launch of Milan, Jordan World of Flight Shibuya provides another unique expression of basketball culture. Tokyo serves as the perfect backdrop, a city that is constantly pushing the edges of innovation, fashion, music and art,” said Craig Williams, president, Jordan brand.
“Alongside a best-in-class retail assortment, World of Flight is a manifestation of the full potential of the brand. By connecting with people around the world through the values the Jumpman represents, we hope to create even deeper ties to our consumer and underline the culture that unites us all.”
