Japanese fashion customers are becoming harder to define. They are also spending less. We asked industry insiders to explain ...

Part of what makes the design of Japan’s randoseru rucksacks so iconic is how they blend stylishness, utility, and ...

For a lot of kids in Japan, the first thing they do when they get to school in the morning isn’t to sharpen a pencil, take out a sheet of paper, or open a textbook and stand it up on their desk in ...

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 symbol of childhood, discipline, and shared ...