Since the establishment of its first store in 1984 in Hiroshima, Japan, UNIQLO now boasts over 1,200 stores in 14 markets worldwide in the U.S., U.K., France, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and South Korea, as well as Japan. Forming the backbone of UNIQLO's brand identity is the unique Japanese culture, textile innovation, design aesthetics and high quality. Committed to true excellence and innovation, from functionality to fit to colour choices, UNIQLO offers clothes for a better life, for everyone, every day.