WHY KAMAKURA SHIRTS
What Makes a Kamakura Shirt Different?
Since 1993, we have pursued one simple idea: make exceptional shirts in Japan and offer them at an honest price.
Made in Japan
Crafted by highly skilled Japanese makers with meticulous attention to every stitch.
Exceptional Materials
Premium materials and finely spun yarns selected to create exceptional softness, luster and comfort.
Thoughtful Details
Natural shell buttons, fine stitching and refined construction distinguish every Kamakura shirt.
Honest Pricing
By working directly with our makers, we invest more in the product itself — not unnecessary markups.
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JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP
You Can Feel the Difference.
A great shirt may look simple. But behind that simplicity are countless decisions — from the yarn and fabric to the pattern, stitching and buttons.
Every detail has a purpose: to create a shirt that looks refined, feels comfortable and lasts.
THE DETAILS
Small Details.
A Remarkable Difference.
Natural Shell Buttons
Most of our shirts feature natural shell buttons, prized for their subtle luster, smooth touch and refined appearance.
Fine, Precise Stitching
While many shirts use approximately 18 stitches per 3 cm, Kamakura Shirts uses 21 for a cleaner appearance, greater precision and durability.
Flat-Felled Seams
Carefully constructed seams conceal the raw fabric edges, creating a beautiful interior finish that is smooth against the skin and built to last.
Forward-Set Sleeves
The sleeves follow the natural forward position of the human arm, allowing greater freedom of movement while helping the shirt stay neatly tucked in.
FROM FIBER TO SHIRT
Great Craftsmanship Begins
Before the First Stitch.
Material
We carefully select materials from around the world, seeking quality worthy of an exceptional shirt.
Thread
Our dress shirts typically begin with fine two-ply yarns of 80 count or higher, with some reaching an extraordinary 400 count.
Fabric
We collaborate closely with specialist manufacturers to refine texture, color, density and luster.
Sewing
Skilled Japanese craftspeople bring the fabric and pattern together with extraordinary precision.
OUR STORY
Born in Kamakura.
Made in Japan.
Kamakura Shirts began in 1993 in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan.
Our philosophy was simple: create exceptional shirts, make them in Japan and offer them at an honest price.
More than three decades later, that philosophy remains unchanged.
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