For more than a half-century, Tsuchiya Bag has been handcrafting sturdy, comfortable, and timelessly appealing elementary-school backpacks designed to satisfy the pickiest parents and stand up to six ...

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, ...

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 symbol of ...

The latest trend to adorn the backs of celebrities wasn’t born on the runway, but rather in the halls of Japanese elementary schools. That’s right: the ubiquitous randoseru is now a coveted fashion ...

Nearly every elementary school student in Japan carries a book bag known as a randoseru, a staple of Japanese childhood for close to 150 years. No one mandates that students use these backpacks, but ...

Almost two years ago, Japan’s schoolkid backpacks took the world by storm, after Zooey Deschanel was spotted with a randoseru. The craze then spread across the world, with department stores even ...

Part of what makes the design of Japan’s randoseru rucksacks so iconic is how they blend stylishness, utility, and playfulness. Being crafted with high-quality leather and metal fittings lends them an ...