What DAIDOH does

DAIDOH Limited (株式会社ダイドーリミテッド, ticker 3205) is a Japanese textile and apparel group founded in 1879 and headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The group operates across two segments: an apparel business generating 29,265 million yen in FY2026 (15.7% YoY growth) and a real estate leasing business contributing 3,237 million yen via the Dynacity shopping center complex in Odawara, Kanagawa. DAIDOH runs an integrated value chain spanning wool textile manufacturing (Milliontex proprietary fabrics), pattern-order and ready-made suit production in Shanghai (25,000 pattern orders plus 40,000 jackets and 20,000 trousers annual capacity), denim manufacturing in Kojima/Okayama through Japan Blue (acquired August 2025), and wool coat and sportswear fabric production via Pontetorto S.p.A. in Montemurlo, Italy (acquired November 2016).

The group retails through a multi-brand portfolio that includes NEWYORKER (mid-premium Japanese business suits and traditional styles), Brooks Brothers Japan (premium American heritage apparel, consolidated at 80.5% in 2021), Momotaro Jeans and Japan Blue Jeans (premium Japanese denim), and sub-brands such as Atraer (women's personal order) and Puppy (hand-knitting yarn). Distribution combines directly operated retail stores, brand-specific e-commerce platforms (ny-onlinestore.com, brooksbrothers.co.jp, japanblue.co.jp, momotarojeans.com), department store and specialty wholesale, the Dynacity shopping complex, and international pop-ups (e.g., Momotaro Jeans in Paris). The company is governed by a Group CEO, Group COO, and Group CFO structure with 722 group employees (31 standalone) and 9 consolidated subsidiaries (3 domestic, 5 overseas plus holding entities).

DAIDOH recorded 32,502 million yen in consolidated revenue for FY2026 (13.6% YoY increase), with operating profit of 371 million yen — the first operating profit in 13 fiscal years — and net profit attributable to parent shareholders of 1,893 million yen. The medium-term management plan targets 65 billion yen revenue, 4 billion yen operating profit, and 20% ROE by FY2029, supported by Japan Blue's full-year contribution, new sub-label launches (Park Slope NEWYORKER), domestic retail expansion (Osaka, Fukuoka), and ongoing international brand building.

Name

DAIDOH

Legal name

株式会社ダイドーリミテッド

Website

https://daidoh-limited.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DAIDOH Limited is a 145-year-old Japanese textile and apparel group operating integrated manufacturing (wool, denim, suits) and multi-brand retail including NEWYORKER, Brooks Brothers Japan, Momotaro Jeans, and Japan Blue, serving Japanese consumers and global denim markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing and Retail

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dresses, Skirts & Tailored Apparel Cut & Sew (Suits/Formalwear) (IMAOAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses) (IMAOAEAE), Apparel Dyeing, Printing, Finishing & Laundries (CRAAAAAM)

Keywords

• Wool textile manufacturing
• Apparel retail
• Premium denim manufacturing
• Brand apparel licensing
• Shopping center leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Apparel Sales (衣料事業): Revenue from manufacturing and selling textile materials and apparel products, including both B2B (wholesale to retailers, OEM manufacturing) and B2C (retail store and e-commerce sales) channels. Major brands include NEWYORKER, Brooks Brothers Japan, Momotaro Jeans, Japan Blue Jeans. FY2026 revenue: 29,265 million yen (15.7% YoY increase).
2. Real Estate Leasing (不動産賃貸事業): Revenue from leasing shopping center spaces and office buildings. Primary asset is Dynacity complex in Odawara, Kanagawa, developed on former factory land. FY2026 revenue: 3,237 million yen (2.2% YoY decrease).
3. Textile Manufacturing (大明、利美特): Revenue from manufacturing fabrics and apparel products through Chinese subsidiaries (Datong Limit Fashion Shanghai, Daido Jardin Maanshan) and Italian subsidiary Pontetorto S.p.A. Products include pattern-order suits, ready-made menswear, and fashion/sportswear fabrics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DAIDOH is a vertically integrated apparel group that manufactures textiles (wool, worsted fabrics, denim) and retails finished apparel through multiple owned brands including NEWYORKER, Brooks Brothers Japan, MOMOTARO JEANS, and Japan Blue Jeans. The group also operates the Dynacity shopping center complex and provides OEM manufacturing and fabric supply (via Pontetorto) to other apparel brands. Manufacturing is conducted in Japan, China (Shanghai, Maanshan), and Italy (Pontetorto).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEWYORKER: トラディショナルスタイルを提案する主力ブランド。織物・衣料品の製造販売を自社グループで行う。2024年に60周年を迎えた。
• Brooks Brothers
• MOMOTARO JEANS
• Japan Blue Jeans
• Pontetorto (ポンテトルト)
• Atraer
• Puppy

Products and services

• NEWYORKER Traditional style menswear and womenswear brand offering business suits with natural shoulder tailoring, women's clothing influenced by current trends, and personal order services. Celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024.
• Brooks Brothers Japan American heritage menswear and womenswear brand in Japan, offering classic American style clothing including tailored suits, shirts, and accessories. Operated through DAIDOH-Brooks Brothers joint venture since 1979.
• MOMOTARO JEANS Premium Japanese denim jeans brand based in Kojima, Okayama. Known for hand-crafted jeans using traditional Japanese textile techniques with attention to dyeing, weaving, and stitching. International expansion includes Paris pop-up stores.
• Japan Blue Jeans Denim brand from Okayama, Kojima, launched to pursue both vintage aesthetics and comfort. Blends traditional craftsmanship with innovative materials and textiles. Japan Blue Co., Ltd. became a consolidated subsidiary in August 2025.
• Pontetorto S.p.A. Italian textile manufacturer specializing in wool coat fabrics for women's clothing and fleece/outdoor sports materials. Wholly-owned subsidiary of DAIDOH. Sells fabrics (B2B) to apparel brands and retailers across Europe, Eastern Europe, America, and Asia.
• Atraer Women's personal order clothing brand offering customized fitting services. Distributed through NY Online Store.
• Puppy Premium hand-knitting yarn and handicraft supplies brand. Sold online through puppyarn.com and EC stores.
• Park Slope NEWYORKER New sub-label of NEWYORKER launched March 2026, focused on outlet and e-commerce channels targeting customers in their 30s-40s.
• Crown Label Brand under Daidoh Group offering apparel products.
• Dynacity Shopping Center Complex Multi-property shopping center complex in Odawara, Kanagawa, featuring core tenants including Itoyokado and TOHO Cinemas. Operates five properties: Dynacity East, Dynacity West, Dynacity West Annex, Dynacity Walk, and Daido Sports Club. FY2026 revenue: 3,237 million yen.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13期ぶりの連結営業利益の黒字化を達成 (Achieved first operating profit in 13 fiscal years)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pontetorto S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2016Italian fabric manufacturer acquired by DAIDOH in November 2016. Specializes in carded wool coat materials and fleece/outdoor sportswear fabrics. Headquarters in Montemurlo, Italy. Markets products across Italy, Europe, Eastern Europe, America, and Asia.
• Eco Network Partners (日本毛織・ダイトウボウ他49社)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Wool recycling initiative established in 1998 jointly with Nihon Moken (Japan Wool) and Daito Bo. Current participation includes 49 apparel companies. Cumulative wool collection 1998-2016: 2,952 tons.
• Brooks Brothers Inc. (米国ブルックス ブラザーズ社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 1979Joint venture established February 1979 between DAIDOH (then Daido Worsted Mills) and US Brooks Brothers Inc. Brooks Brothers Japan specializes in traditional American style menswear and womenswear. In 2021, DAIDOH increased stake to 80.5%, making Brooks Brothers Japan a consolidated subsidiary. Remaining 19.5% held by BB Japan Holdings, LLC.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gunze Limited: Japanese textile/apparel manufacturer with diversified portfolio including innerwear, legwear, and functional fabrics. Comparable integrated textile manufacturing heritage with apparel end-products.
• Toyobo Co., Ltd. Major Japanese textile and materials manufacturer with broad product lines including industrial and apparel fabrics. Comparable upstream textile manufacturing capability complementing DAIDOH's Pontetorto business.
• Seiren Co., Ltd. Large Japanese textile manufacturer specializing in functional fabrics and apparel materials. Overlaps with DAIDOH's fabric manufacturing division and Italian Pontetorto in apparel textiles.

Direct peers

• Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd. Japanese business suit specialist with direct retail and franchise network across Japan. Closest single-category overlap with DAIDOH's NEWYORKER business suit core.
• Konaka Co., Ltd. Japanese business suit and formal menswear retailer operating the 'Konaka' and 'Suit Select' chains. Competes directly for the same Japanese professional customer segment served by NEWYORKER.
• Renown Inc. Japanese apparel company with a portfolio of licensed and proprietary brands in tailored clothing, similar exposure to traditional menswear market that DAIDOH serves through NEWYORKER and Brooks Brothers Japan.
• World Co., Ltd. Japanese apparel company operating multiple brands (GLOBAL WORK, niko and ...) with SPA capabilities including manufacturing and retail. Directly comparable multi-brand portfolio and channel structure.
• TSI Holdings: Japanese apparel group operating multiple fashion brands (e.g., Nanamica, Margaret Howell Japan, etc.) with integrated development and retail. Comparable multi-brand SPA strategy and similar exposure to Japanese consumer apparel demand.
• Onward Holdings: Japanese multi-brand apparel manufacturer and retailer with both domestic manufacturing and retail of fashion apparel. Highly comparable vertically integrated model with brand portfolio across price tiers and demographic segments.
• Sanyo Shokai Ltd. Long-established Japanese apparel manufacturer/retailer of traditional and tailored menswear/womenswear (Burberry licensed in Japan historically). Comparable heritage positioning in business suits and traditional outerwear.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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