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Only one in Japan. The only Arc'teryx store in Japan that revives damaged products.

Wearing the ARC'TERRIX logo is becoming a kind of status symbol. . Whether in town or in the mountains, the centripetal force is enormous. As a testament to this momentum, the past year has seen a rush of directly managed stores open, and the store that opened in Marunouchi last October 7 is a special one, with a "ReBIRD™️ service counter," one of only five such stores in the world. What kind of service is provided to ensure that your favorite "Arc'teryx" will be cherished and worn forever?

Photo_Hiroyuki Takenouchi

Text_Keisuke Kimura

Edit_Hiroshi Yamamoto

Four Arc'teryx winter recommendations.

Ken Takagi is the head of the Arc'teryx brand at Ameer Sports Japan, the exclusive distributor of Arc'teryx in Japan. He loves mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and climbing.

From here, we have invited Ken Takagi, the brand head of Arc'teryx, to be our selector, and he will introduce the items he recommends for the coming season. Here are four Arc'teryx gems for both the mountains and the city!

1. partition LT court ¥126,500 (VEILANCE)

." "This is a 3-layer GORE-TEX coat. There are many waterproof coats released by other brands, but as you can see when you put this coat on, it is just so light. It is lightweight enough to be worn over a standard suit. It is also very easy to move around the shoulders, so please try it on and see for yourself.

Atom LT Hoodie ¥35,200〈ARC'TERYX

. is a very lightweight, insulated jacket. . The inside is synthetic fiber, not down, so you can put it in the washing machine and wash it as is. All of us in my home country have one of these jackets, and, anyway, they are very easy to use. Also, this jacket is made with a small amount of cotton. So it can be used as a mid-layer in the mountains in the middle of winter, and it is just right for Tokyo winters without being too hot.

3.kyanite AR tech wool hoodie ¥26,400〈ARC'TERYX

I use this fleece in the mountains, in the city, and just about everywhere. It is very useful for hiking, and I wear it as an outer layer in the chilly season, or under a down jacket or shell in the middle of winter. The lean design makes it easy to layer, and the three-dimensional construction keeps it from interfering with your movement. Arcteryx is known for its hardshells and bags, but its fleece is also really good.

Mantis 16 backpack, ¥16,500〈ARC'TERYX

The "Mantis" was a popular bag for city use, and now a new 16-liter version is available. The back panel is uneven to reduce steam, and there are side pockets for water bottles, windshells, and cameras, as well as a pocket on the flap for external storage. This backpack has more than enough features for the city. Of course, we also recommend it for light hiking.