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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!

There will be another train shortly. No need to cram in here. No seriously. That's my foot! Nevermind. We’ve all been standing in the door of the crowded train when more people back-up into you and try to push you further into the mess of smelly office workers. Save your space and your sanity with this extremely useful shirt… you’ll get that coveted space next to the door to yourself, no pushing needed!

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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!

You hear it everywhere you go in Japan! IRASHAMASE! Now you can say it too… all day long with this cool shirt! Let the Japanese know that they are also welcome!

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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!

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FUTSUKAYOI, literally “second day drunk” is a great shirt to let everyone around you know you had a bit too much to drink last night… they may want to stay away, keep the lights low, not make any loud noises, sudden movements, etc. Wear it with pride, you earned it by poisoning your body with alcohol! Now get yourself some ramen and a nap, you’ll feel better by tonight so you can do it all again!

English ability is great 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.

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!

“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.

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.

Get the conversation started with random Japanese people by letting them know where they are… and that’s wherever you are! The Japanese “You are here” shirt is here! Get it now!

Get the conversation started with random Japanese people by letting them know where they are… and that’s wherever you are! The Japanese “You are here” shirt is here! Get it now!

FUTSUKAYOI, literally “second day drunk” is a great shirt to let everyone around you know you had a bit too much to drink last night… they may want to stay away, keep the lights low, not make any loud noises, sudden movements, etc. Wear it with pride, you earned it by poisoning your body with alcohol! Now get yourself some ramen and a nap, you’ll feel better by tonight so you can do it all again!

There will be another train shortly. No need to cram in here. No seriously. That's my foot! Nevermind. We’ve all been standing in the door of the crowded train when more people back-up into you and try to push you further into the mess of smelly office workers. Save your space and your sanity with this extremely useful shirt… you’ll get that coveted space next to the door to yourself, no pushing needed!

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!

You hear it everywhere you go in Japan! IRASHAMASE! Now you can say it too… all day long with this cool shirt! Let the Japanese know that they are also welcome!

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!

There will be another train shortly. No need to cram in here. No seriously. That's my foot! Nevermind. We’ve all been standing in the door of the crowded train when more people back-up into you and try to push you further into the mess of smelly office workers. Save your space and your sanity with this extremely useful shirt… you’ll get that coveted space next to the door to yourself, no pushing needed!

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!

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.

Sometimes you’re awake and being productive, but you’re not happy about it… you just want to go back to bed. Tell everyone you’re in no mood for their crap with this awesome shirt. Then get some much needed sleep, you deserve it!

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!

Juicy pieces of chicken with sweet green onion in between, hell yes! Skewered then grilled to perfection over an open flame… you gotta get this shirt if you love Yakitori! I like mine with some shichimi!

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!

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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, “please tell me what my shirt says”. Best to discuss over drinks with your new Japanese friend!

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!

“Ake ome koto yoro” is casual/friendly shorthand for AKEmashita OMEdetou (Happy New Year) KOTOshi mou YOROshiku onegaishimasu (please act favorably towards me this year). Japanese say it just after the first of the new year, but you’re sure to turn heads wearing this cool shirt all year long!

“kowakunai” is the best way to let Japanese people know you’re not a scary person… you want to interact with others! Sure to get some conversations started, wear this shirt and meet some other nice people!

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!