backpacks (Page 2)
Turns out the Japanese randoseru school backpack is perfectly designed for cats to ride on.
Craftsmen in Japan’s ancient capital put time-honored techniques to use for contemporary bags, wallets, and more.
Daring fashion choice requires both confidence and chestiness in large measures.
Twitter manga reminds us that if you’re standing in this part of the train, you might be making the ride unpleasant for your fellow passengers.
Eye-catching backpack and Sakura Card pass case are ready to make your commute to school or work feel a little more magical.
Japan’s iconic boxed lunch serves as inspiration for a bag big enough to hold multiple meals.
This is just one of the items in a range of delicious accessories designed for meat lovers.
The classic Japanese school backpack hits the street with unusual materials and cutting-edge designs.
Bring the crazy spirit of Harajuku fashion culture to your wardrobe by adding a giant slice of raw fish to your outfit.
Our mouths are watering just looking at ’em.
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What better way to start the new school year than with a cake shaped like a Japanese elementary school student’s backpack?
Maybe Zooey Deschanel was on to something after all. Last year, pictures surfaced of the Hollywood actress wearing a randoseru, the type of Japanese backpack that for decades has been exclusively used by elementary school kids.
This had many in Japan chuckling, but when you think about it logically, the randoseru is a sturdy, practical, and elegant design. What’s more, ones that are made to quality standards can last for years, so this Japanese company has decided to release a line of randoseru for adults, which it says are sophisticated enough for formal business situations.
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