Update August 4, 2025 – A few months after the first rumors about the rerelease of the Air Jordan 5 ‘Tokyo’ started circulating online, the official images of the sneaker have now surfaced. The bright yellow pair was originally released in 2011 to celebrate the opening of the Jordan Tokyo23 store and is inspired by the Shibuya district in Tokyo.
The sneaker stays true to the original, using the same colors and details. The Jumpman logo appears on the tongue and heel. Michael Jordan’s jersey number (23) is embroidered in Japanese characters on the heel. The TPU mid-panel, a signature detail of the Air Jordan 5, provides ventilation.
The release is scheduled for September 28, 2025. Check out the official images of the release below and keep an eye on the Sneakerjagers news page for updates.
Read more about this release in the article below.
Air Jordan 5 'Tokyo' Returns with a Nod to Sneaker History
Original post May 20, 2025 - Jordan brand is reaching back into the archives to revive the Air Jordan 5 'Tokyo', also known as the 'Tokyo23'. This once ultra-exclusive design, originally launched in April 2011, is ready to be back in retail after over a decade.
Inspired by Tokyo’s vibrant Shibuya Ward, the original pair dropped only in Japan, making it almost impossible to get without real connections back in the pre-Instagram era of sneaker culture. Its standout yellow upper often draws comparisons to the Air Jordan 4 ‘Lightning’, but the 'Tokyo' tells a story entirely its own.
The upcoming 2025 re-release plans to include two versions. One is faithful to the OG pair with the Jumpman logo on the heel, and the potential alternate features the classic Nike Air branding.
No official images or release date have been confirmed yet, but both pairs are expected to hit shelves sometime in Fall 2025. Stay tuned to the Sneakerjagers release calendar for the latest updates.
The pair is expected to release in Fall 2025. Stay tuned to the Sneakerjagers release calendar for the latest updates.
