Shopping on Okinawa (Sizes)

Shopping on Okinawa

If you go shopping for clothing or shoes in the local Okinawan shops, you will notice a big difference in the sizing tags from those we are used to seeing in our department stores back home.

Shoes marked "size 25" or blouses in "size ML or LL" most always get a second glance and a questionable look from the American shopper. This list may take a little of the confusion away and help make your shopping trips more pleasurable and rewarding.

Women's Shoes Japanese Size: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
American Size: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

Men's Shoes Japanese Size: 25, 25.5, 26, 26.5, 27, 27.5, 28
American Size: 7, 7 ½, 8, 8 ½, 9, 9 ½, 10

Socks (Adult) Japanese Size: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
American Size: 8, 8 ½, 9, 9 ½, 10

Shirts (Men's) Japanese Size: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42
American Size: 14, 14 ½, 15, 15 ½, 16, 16 ½, 17

Sweaters (Men's) Japanese Size: M, ML, L, LL
American Size: 34, 36, 38, 40

Dresses/Coats (Women's) Japanese Size: ML, L, LL
American Size: 10, 12, 14

Dresses/Coats (Children's) Japanese Size: 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, S, M
American Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15

For those who need additional info check out:
http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php