Part of what makes a good warrior is being able to think on your feet and repurpose materials to suit your own needs. That ethos is certainly evident in a new limited-edition backpack produced by ...

Sturdy leather bag known as randoseru can weigh 4-10kg when full, leaving students in pain and wanting something lighter It’s a familiar sight every weekday morning and afternoon all over Japan: ...

HAMAMATSU, Shizuoka -- A company here will launch a schoolbag that floats on water on March 1 to help protect children during water-related accidents and disasters, based on lessons learned from the ...

The popularity of Japanese brand Kapital has reached a fever pitch. Thanks to their humorous takes on Americana which consistently produce pieces with odd allure and extremely detailed quality, the ...

Fact: Japanese gear companies appropriating vintage American outdoor designs is awesome, always. Okay, maybe that’s hyperbole, but it is undeniable that Japan has led the charge into the current trend ...

Hello, my name is Devin, and I’m a bagaholic. I can’t get enough. Despite getting my hands on such awesome and varied backpacks as the Mamba Shift, the Soyuz, and the Vandal, not to mention those ...

A pair of red and black "randoseru" backpacks that were donated to the Yamagata Municipal Government are seen in the city hall on Dec. 11, 2020. (Mainichi/Shinichi Hamana) YAMAGATA -- A pair of school ...

Pupils in Japan are complaining that their backpacks for school are too heavy. In a recent survey, more than 90% of children aged 6-12 who use a randoseru - a traditional sturdy backpack - said the ...