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 ...

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 Randoseru represents more than a century of dedication to perfection. In Japan, families trust this backpack with their most precious responsibility-their children-and that trust has been earned ...

The Japanese academic year starts in spring, so it won’t be long until the new batch of first-graders head off to school carrying their boxy leather randoseru backpacks. It’ll be an emotional moment ...

Noriki Okada holds the "Akairokozane-Oudoubyou-Hainougusoku," a school backpack renowned for its "armorlike" design, in Nagoya's Nakamura Ward, Jan. 23, 2026. (Mainichi/Emi Araki) NAGOYA -- A unique ...

One Japanese retailer is taking backpacks to an extreme level with the unveiling of one that’s so huge it can fit maybe a futon, or a person. Sold by the Backpacker’s Closet by CWF, the nylon bags are ...

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 ...

Intended to store everyday essentials between going to school and practice, Nike has put together its latest take on the iconic “randoseru (ランドセル)” worn by elementary schoolchildren in Japan. Keeping ...

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 ...

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: ...

In just under five years, The Agenda Trade Show has expanded from a single event to three shows in three cities. Agenda’s blend of bold, innovative designers, clothing and footwear have attracted ...