Popeye – Polo Ralph Lauren Special

Popeye is a fashion and men’s magazine based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1976, it is one of Japan’s oldest magazines featuring articles about men’s fashion and has become one of the country’s most influential cultural publications.

2026 marks 50 years since Ralph Lauren arrived in Japan. For city boys, Polo has never been just a brand. It’s always there in the closet, in old family photos, on new-store shelves and vintage racks alike. This issue looks at why Polo has become part of everyday city life, and why we still love it.