Uniqlo’s used clothing is washed and redyed before being sold. (Photo by Daiki Hiraoka)

DAIKI HIRAOKA, Nikkei staff writer |

TOKYO — Uniqlo on Wednesday launched a pop-up store selling pre-owned items from the brand at a store in Tokyo’s Harajuku district, as part of a push to reduce waste in the apparel industry.

The pop-up is the first of its kind for Uniqlo, which is operated by Japan’s Fast Retailing. It will last until Oct. 22.

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