Nihon Hoodies

A delicate haiku by Kyoshi Takahama (高浜 虚子): 蝶々の もの食ふ音の 静かさよ [Chôchô no | Mono kû oto no | Shizukasa yo]... A butterfly is eating things | A sound that is | So still (translated by Katsuya Hiromoto).

Sometimes I think Dana isn't even listening to me.

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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!

Don’t mince your words… you’re ready to party and this shirt will let every random Japanese person you pass know! Sitting next to some nice salarymen at an izakaya after a few drinks, wearing this shirt might actually get you some free drinks too! Wear this shirt and get your drink on, Japan style!

People with blood type AB are hard to categorize. They can have characteristics on both ends of the spectrum at the same time. For instance, they are both shy and outgoing. They easily switch from one opposite to another. AB people are trustworthy and responsible, but can't handle it when too much is asked of them. They don't mind doing favors or helping out, as long as it’s on their own conditions. People with this blood type are interested in art and metaphysics.

Let your love of Vodka shine with this awesome shirt. Let others have their favorite sports teams, or hobbies… you’re on team VODKA! Everyone wins on team vodka!

Wanna start a conversation with some random Japanese people? 'Nuff said! Get this cool shirt to profess your desire to consume! ALCOHOL! “The cause of, and solution to, all life’s problems!” –H. Simpson

“Yoroshiku onegaishimasu” is a common and polite saying for meeting new people in Japan. While the translation of “please treat me well” is technically accurate, the best way to think about how it is used is closer to “it’s a pleasure to meet you”.

Matsumoto drain cover from Nagano Prefecture depicting temari balls. Colour variant 2 - Front print.

People with blood type B are the most practical of the blood groups. They are specialists in what they do. When they start a project, they spend extra time understanding and trying to follow directions than others might. When they are doing something, all of their attention is focused on it. They tend to stick to a goal and follow it through to the end, even if it seems impossible. They tend to be less than cooperative, as they like to follow their own rules and their own ideas. They are individualists. B type people pay attention to their thoughts a little more than their feelings, and therefore can sometimes seem cold and serious.

You're dog tired and the gentle rhythm of the train is rocking you to sleep like newborn babe. Use this shirt to insure you don't miss your stop! #Yamanotenapping

You're dog tired and the gentle rhythm of the train is rocking you to sleep like newborn babe. Use this shirt to insure you don't miss your stop! #Yamanotenapping

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Get this awesome design today!

Get this awesome design today!

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Sometimes you feel a bit different from everyone else, and it feels good to warn them… with this cool shirt, you’ll let your Japanese friends, or random Japanese people you see on the street know you’re a bit out there, and that’s good!

Perfect if you’re feeling lazy, just hanging around the house, or hanging-out with friends. Not recommended for job interviews!

Fried dough with octopus inside If you love TAKOYAKI as much as we do, you’ll love this shirt! It also acts as a great conversation starter… one of our favorite Japanese brain teasers is to ask Japanese people why takoyaki is only made with octopus (tako), and not any other kind of food… ask them, “wouldn’t it also be great with chicken, or beef inside?” No one knows why it is only tako… but it’s still delicious!

Planning to travel in Japan to a place you’ve never been before? Are you nervous because your Japanese ability may not be enough to make the plan easy… this shirt to the rescue! The amazing hospitality of the Japanese is world famous… and you’ll see such hospitality when you wear this shirt. Stand in the street looking confused, point at this shirt and someone will come by to help… try it!

I want to drink Don’t mince your words… you’re ready to party and this shirt will let every random Japanese person you pass know! Sitting next to some nice salarymen at an izakaya after a few drinks, wearing this shirt might actually get you some free drinks too! Wear this shirt and get your drink on, Japan style!

“Yoroshiku onegaishimasu” is a common and polite saying for meeting new people in Japan. While the translation of “please treat me well” is technically accurate, the best way to think about how it is used is closer to “it’s a pleasure to meet you”.

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!

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!

黙れ (Damare): "Shut Up" in the Japanese language - Japanese writing.

YAKITORI, literally “grilled bird/chicken”, is a fantastic staple of Japanese cuisine. Show your love of those awesome grilled pieces of chicken on skewers with this great shirt. Then go get some tsukune, negima, sasami… yum!

An ode to OKONOMIYAKI! Grab a mug of ice cold Japanese beer, and get ready for the goodness that is okonomiyaki! We like ours with pork, kimichi and cheese, sounds weird, but so good! Get this shirt, and get some okonomiyaki now!

Get your Japanese party started with this fun shirt… it’s time to drink! Sure to start the conversation at any Japanese izakaya, get out there and have fun now!

YOPPARAI! Start your day having fun with this great shirt. Drunk or not, you’re sure to get some jealous smiles, and laughs from random Japanese people you pass. A great conversation starter indeed… get your drink on, and get YOPPARAI! Please drink responsibly : )

うれしがる (Ureshi garu): "Be happy, be pleased, be glad" in the Japanese language.

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!

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