Randoseru, the traditional Japanese school bag, dates back to the Meiji era and symbolizes discipline and educational growth.For Japanese kids, the randoseru is more than just a bag—it’s a ...

Japanese randoseru school bags may be a trendy bag shape outside of the nation, but within the nation, they’re pretty standard, including the color and design range. Once in a while a cool ...

Japanese novelty clothing manufacturer Bibi Lab has been catering to the shy cosplayer market for several years now, with a number of schoolgirl “roomwear” outfits designed to be worn around the home ...

Nearly every elementary school student in Japan carries a book bag known as a randoseru, a staple of Japanese childhood for close to 150 years. No one mandates that students use these backpacks ...

Traditional methods and skilled craftsmanship come together to create durable Japanese school bags. From material selection to meticulous stitching and finishing, every step ensures quality ...

This is where Tsuchiya Bag (Tsuchiya Kaban) is assembling its eagerly awaited new line of randoseru, the Japanese school backpacks that have recently emerged as a global fashion phenomenon.

KOBE, Japan -- A leading maker of the distinctive boxy backpacks carried by Japanese schoolchildren has launched a line of bags for adults in Germany.

For instance, Japanese school-bag maker Kyowa sells one model equipped with a GPS terminal that costs about $330.

History of the randoseru The Randoseru Association says the tradition of the Japanese school bag started at an educational institute in Tokyo called Gakushuin, founded in 1877.

Randoseru, the traditional Japanese school bag, dates back to the Meiji era and symbolizes discipline and educational growth.For Japanese kids, the ra ...