The Works Address and How to Get There

[DrPat]

@pechelman said in The Works Address and How to Get There:

No to all questions. I bought something at the store that showed out of stock on the jp site.

The only way I think you can get a tax refund is by following this process on the same day. There might be other places that have these counters but I didn't know this until after our visit.
https://www.takashimaya-global.com/en/tax/

Thanks. I also saw that page but I thought it was relevant only for the stores in the Takashimaya chain.

[pechelman]

I think that might be true @DrPat. We went to one of those counters inside a department store for something the wife bought there and the whole process seemed very oriented to in store items. Could be worth a try.

[louisbosco]

@DrPat

1. can't say for sure. I've never visited their website
2. yes (from what I vaguely remember in 2019) could be wrong on this..
3. no

tax refund in Japan is a lot easier now. when you enter the country, there's a sticker. business use that QR code to process tax free purchases. as opposed to the old method where they fill out forms and staple it to your passport, only to be removed as you leave the country.

only departmental stores require you to go to a counter as stated above.

also in Japan, you pay the tax free rate upfront. you do not pay tax included and claim it back at the airport.

[DrPat]

@louisbosco Thanks for the info!

[pechelman]

There were a couple of us there last week. We both asked separately about tax free and they kindly said no each time.

Also, we did the qr coffee registration with visit Japan and not a single retailer used it, instead doing it the old way of writing down info and taking a picture of our passport.

[Giles]

@pechelman said in The Works Address and How to Get There:

and not a single retailer used it

Welcome to Japan.....

[louisbosco]

it's really down to individual business I guess. the smaller ones don't really do it, but major tourist hotspots ie. Uniqlo do provide tax refunds.

[JerkStore]

The Real McCoys and Iron Heart are the only two smaller brands that didn't offer tax free shopping when I was in Japan in January. SDA and Jelado offered tax free. A few others did, too.

[DrPat]

I made it to the shop yesterday. Using Google maps makes the journey painless, except for the fact that it takes almost an hour and a half to get there from west Tokyo.

Here you can see the location of the bus stop at Hachioji station.

And you can follow along as the bus drives.

I can confirm that they don’t do tax free.

A few pics.

[Matt]

Hey @Karol ^

[Karol]

@Matt no matter how hard I try, I can’t make them look like IHSH-379-RED - Ultra Heavy Flannel Ombré Check Work Shirt - Red.
So far I have not seen them on any photos from Japan, they seem to be victims of supply chain shortages.

[Matt]

Sorry, I thought that was the red you were after. My bad.

[Cents or Non Cents]

Heading out to IH tomorrow morning bright and early (from Tokyo), I can't wait!

[Cents or Non Cents]

I bought a couple of things...

[Denman John]

Greetings from the west coast of Canada!

New member to the forum with a question for you seasoned Iron Heart veterans. I’ll be going to Japan next week and wondering if any of you have been to the Hachioji store? If so, what should I expect? Are there items that are exclusive to Japan? How is the range and selection of Iron Heart gear? Any advice?

Does anyone know of any other stores in the greater Tokyo area that carry Iron Heart products?

Thanks in advance
John

[tody]

I guess you will find valuable information here:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/topic/1946/the-works-address-and-how-to-get-there?page=1

[goosehd]

@tody Thank you! @Denman-John Moved to the referenced thread.

[pechelman]

@Denman-John said in The Works Address and How to Get There:

Does anyone know of any other stores in the greater Tokyo area that carry Iron Heart products?

They had a good stock of items when I was there in October including many things that have been sold out a while at all other locations. I found it interesting that it's more so that we get unique or special items that they don't get like indigo/black. The staff was super excited to see the IB type 3 I wore, most of them said it was the first time actually holding this fabric.

As for other stores, I noted at least one place in amekoyo in ueno having a few IH shirts. Don't ask me which one but I recall it being near the corner of one of the streets. Personally I liked the shopping here better than harajuku. Much more compact and more of a locals / drinking hangout vibe compared to the more trendy cat street. Plus way more places to grab a quick drink or snack when you need a break. Good luck and enjoy your trip @Denman-John!

Edit: I forgot that they did have 7.5oz pocket tees when I was there and came home with one in mustard. Haven't seen those anywhere else.

[Giles]

http://www.ironheart.jp/IH-WP/shop-list-3/

[Giles]

At the Hahioji store (which is the largest IH store) you will find that there may be the odd Japanese-exclusive item, but you also find that the range they have for sale is far smaller than we offer internationally.