Whenever we come across pictures of Japanese school kids, we might have noticed something unique about their school bags. These sturdy, boxy leather backpacks, called Randoseru, are more than just ...

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

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 ...

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KOBE, Japan -- A leading maker of the distinctive boxy backpacks carried by Japanese schoolchildren has launched a line of bags for adults in Germany. The move marks Seiban's first expansion into ...

No rule requires Japan’s elementary school students to wear the boxy, bulky backpack known as the randoseru. But for nearly 150 years, nearly all of them have.

In all, more than 180,000 Japanese school backpacks have been donated and shipped overseas. Volunteers inspect used randoseru backpacks, June 10, 2017. (Photo by Ishikawa Takeshi) ...

An abandoned school becomes "Kimino High School" where tourists can partake in a Japanese high school experience, in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan April 23, 2025.

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