Newsroom Tokyo S2015E129 - Pants with a Past

Distressed jeans with their unique wear and tear are a hot item in Japan - and they're helping to revive a local textile industry. A retailer in Hiroshima Prefecture has come up with a unique way to produce pre-loved denim with the help of locals. A range of people, from monks to mechanics, are helping to wear in the jeans that attracting shoppers far and wide once they are ready for sale.