WORKSOUT Opens Its First Japanese Flagship in Tokyo’s Aoyama on April 11

WORKSOUT, the influential South Korean streetwear and sneaker brand, opens its first Japanese flagship on April 11 at 3-17-6 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, a significant move for a brand that has built a loyal following across Asia through limited drops, sport culture crossovers, and community driven events. The Aoyama location spans three floors across 208 square meters, placing it in one of Tokyo’s most competitive premium retail corridors.

First Japanese flagship

WORKSOUT’s entry into Japan marks its most substantial international step to date. The brand, known in Seoul for tightly curated product drops and a design language that sits across streetwear, sportswear, and sneaker culture, has chosen Minami-Aoyama as its base, a neighborhood that houses international designer stores, concept shops, and some of Tokyo’s most design conscious retail.

The store

The three floor space gives WORKSOUT room to stage its full brand environment rather than a compressed retail format. Store hours run 12:00–20:00 on weekdays and 11:00–20:00 on weekends and public holidays. No further details on the interior programming or exclusive products at the Aoyama location were confirmed by the brand ahead of opening.

Tokyo as a signal

WORKSOUT’s choice of Aoyama over more obvious streetwear focused districts like Harajuku or Shibuya points to an upmarket positioning play. The brand has recently used events that bridge sport, gaming, and fashion, including a recent activation tied to the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, suggesting the Tokyo store will operate as an event and community space as much as a retail point.