Fashion Schools in Japan
Japan’s fashion schools are known for rigorous technical training, especially in pattern-making and construction, and have produced many of the designers behind Tokyo’s independent scene. Tokyo has most of the options, with schools in Osaka and Kyoto too.
Below are the 6 fashion and design schools in Japan from our directory, grouped by city. 2 have a full profile with their history, notable alumni and key facts; the rest link to the school’s own website. Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the best fashion schools in the world and how to choose a fashion school.
★In our 2027 list: the schools in our guide.
Editor’s pick: a school our team rates. It is our opinion, not a ranking, and no school pays to be listed.
Tokyo
- Bunka Fashion College文化服装学院
- coconogacco ↗
- ESMOD Japonエスモードジャポン
- Professional Institute of International Fashion
Elsewhere in Japan
- Ueda Yasuko College of Fashion ↗上田安子服飾専門学校
- Kyoto City University of Arts ↗京都市立芸術大学
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