Recommended attire for central Japan

[nez]

Recommended attire for central Japan in december.

What's the recommended brand & how many layers/types of layers of clothing to wear to keep sufficiently warm but without looking too bloated?

I currently have the following:

- just bought the Performance thermal wear (base layer) from Universal Traveller.
Is 1piece sufficient?
Is this good enough to keep warm? (I get cold easily)

- a fake northface down jacket i previously bough from china. Looks like this:-

I dislike this as it make me feel puffed up.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[snap99]

you talking about gifu or takayama type of location ?

 

[alvinaloy]

December still not so bad lah. Can go Uniqlo in Japan to buy Heat Tech inner wear; they are super warm one. But if you really kiasi, then buy the Heat Tech in SG Uniqlo lor.

 

[cpuer]

This should help:
MEN HEATTECH Extra Warm T-Shirt (Long Sleeve) | UNIQLO

 

[nez]

December still not so bad lah. Can go Uniqlo in Japan to buy Heat Tech inner wear; they are super warm one. But if you really kiasi, then buy the Heat Tech in SG Uniqlo lor.

you talking about gifu or takayama type of location ?

Gifu. Will mostly be in the city areas like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
What your suggestion?
Thanks

 

[nez]

December still not so bad lah. Can go Uniqlo in Japan to buy Heat Tech inner wear; they are super warm one. But if you really kiasi, then buy the Heat Tech in SG Uniqlo lor.

December still not so bad lah. Can go Uniqlo in Japan to buy Heat Tech inner wear; they are super warm one. But if you really kiasi, then buy the Heat Tech in SG Uniqlo lor.

This should help:
MEN HEATTECH Extra Warm T-Shirt (Long Sleeve) | UNIQLO

I get cold easily (even shopping centre i feel cold as well).

Are these better then the Universal Traveller? Thanks

 

[anyhowsaysay]

You should try north face fleece jacket

The North Face Men's Jackets & Vests FLEECE

Very light weight, I wear this in Japan and can survive zero degree with no problem..

 

[fuzzybear]

if he on budget then dont go for norrthface lor
for tokyo no need epic one
if budget and want looks salaryman ahha

look for uniqlo 4way

can hot swap too for the inner down or the outer layer water proof
for rain and snow
dont feel too hot inside mall too

i am using one myself last epic record snow in tokyo
but in sapporo i use my northface

 

[snap99]

Get a wool coat ... Looks smart and can use everywhere

 

[nez]

Get a wool coat ... Looks smart and can use everywhere

you mean just base layer , a shirt & wool coat will more than sufficently keep warm for that trip?

Any wool coat that is sportie/ruggered looking?

Thanks

P/s be it wool coat or down jacket, do I need to consider a water proof outer layer for this trip?

Speaking if which, do I need a wind breaker if wearing wool coat?

Thanks

 

[nez]

You should try north face fleece jacket

The North Face Men's*Jackets & Vests*FLEECE

Very light weight, I wear this in Japan and can survive zero degree with no problem..

So you just wear only base layer & the fleece will do?

Thanks

 

[nez]

if he on budget then dont go for norrthface lor
for tokyo no need epic one
if budget and want looks salaryman ahha

look for uniqlo 4way

can hot swap too for the inner down or the outer layer water proof
for rain and snow
dont feel too hot inside mall too

i am using one myself last epic record snow in tokyo
but in sapporo i use my northface

Looks trim. WIll go take a look.

Still prefer a more ruggured/sportie look though

 

[anyhowsaysay]

So you just wear only base layer & the fleece will do?

Thanks

Yes. Just normal shirt with that jacket is more than enough..
The jacket may look thin but the is very solid to keep warm.
I even went up to Tateyama wearing that only

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route by Liwei♪, on Flickr

 

[snap99]

I'll just settle for a fleece layer, and a wool coat that you can get in and out of easily

 

[snap99]

you mean just base layer , a shirt & wool coat will more than sufficently keep warm for that trip?

Any wool coat that is sportie/ruggered looking?

Thanks

P/s be it wool coat or down jacket, do I need to consider a water proof outer layer for this trip?

Speaking if which, do I need a wind breaker if wearing wool coat?

Thanks

Wool is not waterproof ........ If you think you will be walking in the rain or snow than you'll need a proper windbreaker ....

 

[nez]

Hi bro.
Which model did you wore for that trip?

Thanks

You should try north face fleece jacket

The North Face Men's Jackets & Vests FLEECE

Very light weight, I wear this in Japan and can survive zero degree with no problem..

Yes. Just normal shirt with that jacket is more than enough..
The jacket may look thin but the is very solid to keep warm.
I even went up to Tateyama wearing that only

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route by Liwei♪, on Flickr

 

[nez]

I'll just settle for a fleece layer, and a wool coat that you can get in and out of easily

Wool is not waterproof ........ If you think you will be walking in the rain or snow than you'll need a proper windbreaker ....

Thanks for the advice.

For wool coat any recommendation on brand & model?

Thanks

 

[mynameisjon]

Fashionable, warm, cheap.

Choose two. Unless you're getting from GU.

 

[evilerniex]

Fashionable, warm, cheap.

Choose two. Unless you're getting from GU.

good one!


probably something like this:
fashionable + warm = Northface, Mammut, Columbia etc
fashionable + cheap = Uniqlo
warm + cheap = universal traveller

 

[darkmatt]

if u can tong, I suggest buying from japan itself. Cheaper and better designs