Randoseru

Hideo Wakamatsu, 2006 Gearing up for school? Forget those disposable packs and consider gearing up for the next six years! This modern authentic Japanese...See more » Hideo Wakamatsu, 2006 Gearing up for school? Forget those disposable packs and consider gearing up for the next six years! This modern authentic Japanese backpack is just what you need to send Mini off for her first day. The Randoseru is a cultural icon in Japan. It has come to represent the unity, discipline, hard work and dedication that it takes to get a good education. Most school kids in Japan wear one while most adults consider it a symbol of their own school days. We want to bring this wonderful tradition to the states. Imagine the memories this one bag will have for your child! A great story and a very cool little boxy and durable backpack. Mini will love the color, size and style of this very unique and modern pack; Parents will love that this pack is made to serve as the only pack you will need to get through elementary school. Hideo Wakamatsu is a Japanese designer based in Tokyo. He draws on Japanese and French design traditions to create carrying accessories with a unique blend of style, function and value. Hideo's family business is one of the leading makers of the Randoserus in Japan. In this version, Hideo has re-designed it with lightweight and weather-resistant polyurethane in place of heavy leather.See less »