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.

Randoseru, the traditional Japanese school bag, 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 ...

The traditional Japanese primary-school child's backpack has become the surprising must-have souvenir for foreign visitors to Japan this year. Known locally as - from the Dutch word for backpack ...

When you see a Japanese elementary school student — whether it’s in person, in a photo, or in a video — they’re more than likely sporting a boxy, leather randoseru backpack. These ultra-durable bags, ...

I went to a Japanese primary school in Melbourne, and moved between two worlds Out on the school yard, our free time resembled a circus. The Japanese education system placed unicycles in schools ...

That’s a lot for a kid’s school bag! ... Japan's School Bags Are Expensive and Fashionable. By. Brian Ashcraft. Published April 11, 2018. We may earn a commission from links on this page.

A Japanese state primary school's decision to introduce designer uniforms costing more than £500 has provoked outrage among parents. ... Additional extras, such as matching bags, ...

When you see a Japanese elementary school student — whether it’s in person, in a photo, or in a video — they’re more than likely sporting a boxy, leather randoseru backpack. These ultra-durable bags, ...