Nihongo Cards

Description: It’s not on the maps, but obviously the Japanese know where it is… they’re just not talking! Keep wearing this shirt and you’re gonna start to hear from some random Japanese people… start the conversation now!

Description: While of course, Hawaii is part of America and not Japan, if you’ve ever been there you’ll agree, it seems like Japan’s 48th prefecture. Hawaii-loving Japanese are sure to have fun with this playful shirt that shows love for Japan, Hawaii, and awesomely unique shirts!

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Description: Created out of necessity, this shirt is a must for anyone planning a trip to Japan. Natto, the slimy fermented soy beans that smell like a dead foot inside a sweaty sock is a taste few foreigners (and even many Japanese people) like. To avoid this culinary landmine, wear this shirt and let everyone know you want to avoid what the Japanese will all tell you is extremely healthy and good for you. Tell them running 5 kilometers each day is also good for you, but no one does that! Say no to Natto!

Description: Sometimes you’re going to a rock concert and you want the singer to know your real motivation to see him/her. Maybe you’re meeting a co-worker out for drinks and hoping it sparks something more. No matter what the reason, you’re gonna get good attention and lots of interest in an awesome shirt like this. Try it and you’ll see, you’ll be writing your vows soon… or having lots of fun on the way!

Description: We’ve all been there… you want to stay in Japan, you’ve had a hard time meeting people, and you’re completely willing to sacrifice the sanctity of marriage for visa status. What better way to advertise than with this comfortable shirt! Get that stamp!

Description: EIGO JOZU means “English language skills are great”. Maybe you wear it to let others know your English is great. Maybe you point at the shirt and then other Japanese people you hear using Katakana words like banana (pronounced banana in Japanese). Maybe you teach English and want to let your students know you’re gonna take good care of their English language education. Don’t be shy, your English is great in this fun shirt.

Description: Itami is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Description: なに? means "What?"

Description: Sometimes getting out of bed is the battle of the year… let everyone know you accomplished this monumental task by declaring you did wake up! Wear this shirt with pride… you did it, you got out of bed!

Description: Possibly one of the greatest institutions ever created in Japan… the IZAKAYA! Literally it means “a place for drinking”, it’s essentially a Japanese tapas restaurant with loads alcohol, and a great variety of small plates of food for sharing. Many chain izakayas have picture menus in Japan, which also ups the awesome factor when you don’t speak Japanese. Just beware of “nonkotsu”… it looks like fried chicken, but it fried pieces of cartilage… we’ve made that mistake before. Get this shirt and get to an izakaya now!

Description: “Karaoke Iku?” (should we go to Karaoke?) is a great shirt to get the party moving to Karaoke. Once there, everyone has a great time, but sometimes it seems people need convincing. This shirt has the power to convince… what a waste it would be if you wore this shirt and didn’t go to karaoke… “mottainai desu ne”. Get singing and having fun with this great shirt.

Description: “Karaoke Iku?” (should we go to Karaoke?) is a great shirt to get the party moving to Karaoke. Once there, everyone has a great time, but sometimes it seems people need convincing. This shirt has the power to convince… what a waste it would be if you wore this shirt and didn’t go to karaoke… “mottainai desu ne”. Get singing and having fun with this great shirt.

Description: Wanna have some fun!? Wear this shirt, then ask some Japanese person what it says. When they tell you it says, “cool looking Japanese Kanji”, say “yeah, I know, but what does it say?” Guaranteed to confuse, delight, and create new Japanese friends… or at least drinking buddies!

Description: great minimalist - japanese design

Description: Sometimes you’re going to a rock concert and you want the singer to know your real motivation to see him/her. Maybe you’re meeting a co-worker out for drinks and hoping it sparks something more. No matter what the reason, you’re gonna get good attention and lots of interest in an awesome shirt like this. Try it and you’ll see, you’ll be writing your vows soon… or having lots of fun on the way! Let’s go to Karaoke? “Karaoke Iku?” (should we go to Karaoke?) is a great shirt to get the party moving to Karaoke. Once there, everyone has a great time, but sometimes it seems people need convincing. This shirt has the power to convince… what a waste it would be if you wore this shirt and didn’t go to karaoke… “mottainai desu ne”. ...

Description: Perfectly Imperfect | Japanese

Description: Social misfit in Japanese

Description: Sometimes you just love the number 8! What better way to show it than with this cool Japanese “HACHI” shirt.

Description: “Abunakunai” is a great shirt for letting people know that while you may be a foreigner, you are not a threat to them. A great shirt if you don’t speak Japanese, and want all Japanese people to know you come in peace.

Description: Of course you look like a foreigner, so have some fun with it in this cool ironic shirt. Embrace your gaijin-ness (foreigner-ness), and start the conversation with random Japanese people in this awesome shirt.

Description: You love it!

Description: “Abunakunai” is a great shirt for letting people know that while you may be a foreigner, you are not a threat to them. A great shirt if you don’t speak Japanese, and want all Japanese people to know you come in peace.

Description: A beautiful Ukiyo-e style illustration of a tuxedo cat featuring the classic Japanese phrase "Wagahai wa Neko de aru" (I Am a Cat). Perfect for fans of Japanese literature, Kanji calligraphy, and feline lovers who appreciate a vintage aesthetic.

Description: What better way to start a conversation with some random Japanese people than wearing this shirt!? Laughter and awesomeness are sure to ensue when you ask someone what your shirt says… because your shirt says, “I don’t know what my shirt says”. Not since Abbott and Costello has such cleverness been made public. Best to discuss over drinks with your new Japanese friend!

Description: In America when counting numbers, it’s common to mark four slashes, then one strike through to represent 5. In Japan, they use the kanji for the number 5… it just so happens that the kanji for five, has five strokes. Each stroke counts from 1 to 5… it’s good to know, and the shirt looks cool. Learning, and looking cool!? Thanks Psychic Cat!

Description: We call it “sake”, but that actually means “alcohol” in Japan. The Japanese call is “Nihonshu”. No matter what you call it, sipping glorious rice wine out of tiny cups with friends cannot be beat. Let everyone know you’re a lover of nihonshu with this great shirt. It will get the conversation started, and you’re sure to hear about some great nihonshu brands you should try!

Description: Yanai is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Description: Kampai!