BEAMS PLUS chief buyer Kaneko Shigeru's personal book "OUTDOOR EXPED BOOK 99" will be released sequentially from Thursday, March 27th!
2025.03.27
*April 12th UPDATED: Stocklists of overseas stores down below
The latest volume of the personal book series "I AM BEAMS," which captures the charms of individual BEAMS staff members who have a deep passion for fashion and lifestyle, Vol. 9, "OUTDOOR EXPED BOOK 99," will be released sequentially from Thursday, March 27, 2025, at select BEAMS stores, BEAMS ONLINE SHOP, bookstores nationwide, Amazon and other online bookstores.
The 9th volume of the "I AM BEAMS" series features Shigeru Kaneko, chief buyer at BEAMS PLUS BEAMS PLUS which has been attracting attention from around the world for its clothes-making based on a deep knowledge of vintage items. This volume introduces 99 topics, including the collection of ultra-rare classic outdoor items that are the source of Kaneko's ideas.
The book is a veritable bible, with explanations of items based on Kaneko's extensive knowledge, coverage of the Outdoor Recreation Archive, "the world's finest outdoor resource room" located in the library at Utah State University, and conversations with three industry figures with deep knowledge of classic outdoor gear.
This time, it will be available in bilingual format for the first time in the series.
"I AM BEAMS" has been well received and has been published by a total of eight people since 2023. We plan to continue publishing it in the future to spread the appeal of BEAMS staff.
overview
Author: Shigeru Kaneko
Book title: "OUTDOOR EXPED BOOK 99"
List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Published/Sold by: Sekai Bunkasha Co., Ltd.
- BEAMS / Bookstores nationwide / Amazon / Other online bookstores Release date
- From Thursday, March 27, 2025
- BEAMS store list
- BEAMS Harajuku
BEAMS PLUS Harajuku
BEAMS Shibuya
BEAMS JAPAN Shibuya
BEAMS Ebisu
BEAMS Ginza
BEAMS PLUS Marunouchi
BEAMS Shin-Marunouchi
BEAMS Roppongi Hills
BEAMS JAPAN (2nd and 3rd floors)
BEAMS Shinjuku
BEAMS Futakotamagawa
BEAMS Ikebukuro
BEAMS Kitasenju
BEAMS Tokyo Skytree Town
BEAMS Machida
BEAMS Omiya
BEAMS Chiba
BEAMS Kashiwa
BEAMS Yokohama East Exit
BEAMS Life Yokohama
BEAMS Minatomirai
BEAMS Kawasaki
BEAMS Tsujido
BEAMS Sapporo
BEAMS Sapporo Stellar Place
BEAMS Sendai
BEAMS Niigata
BEAMS Kanazawa
BEAMS Shizuoka
BEAMS Nagoya
BEAMS Kyoto
BEAMS Umeda
BEAMS Street Umeda
BEAMS Namba
BEAMS Tennoji
BEAMS LaLaport EXPOCITY
BEAMS Nara
BEAMS Kobe
BEAMS Nishinomiya
BEAMS Himeji
BEAMS Hiroshima
BEAMS Fukuoka
BEAMS Hakata
BEAMS Oita
BEAMS Kagoshima
- Stock Lists for Overseas Locations
- Kinokuniya Portland
829 SW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Kinokuniya Beaverton
Uwajimaya Plaza 10500 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. Beaverton, OR 97005
Chess Club
435 NW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209
The books might not be available in stores yet, so please check with them for availability.
* BEAMS plans to sell this item at some stores and BEAMS ONLINE SHOP.
*Release may be delayed in some areas due to transportation issues.
*Please contact each bookstore for availability.
*Release date is subject to change without notice. Please note.
Author profile
Shigeru Kaneko
Chief Buyer at BEAMS PLUS
Born in 1984, he graduated from the stylist department of Bunka Fashion College and worked part-time at BEAMS Harajuku before joining the company in 2010. He was appointed buyer for BEAMS PLUS in 2015. He has a deep knowledge of vintage clothing and is skilled in creating and buying items that reconstruct vintage items. His collection of outdoor items is particularly well-known in the industry. He is also well-known for his unique styling skills that combine vintage items.
Instagram: @shigerukaneko
What is “I AM BEAMS”?
This is a personal book series by the staff of BEAMS, one of Japan's leading select shops. From the collections and culture that serve as sources of creative inspiration to the fashion and lifestyle honed through a unique sense of aesthetics. We will highlight the individuality and sense of each staff member and develop unique content full of diversity.
"Series lineup"
For further details, please see the URL below.
https://www.beams.co.jp/tag/top_230217_tokyo_cultuart_1/