TOKYO -- Getting a "randoseru" school backpack just before entering grade one is a major childhood milestone in Japan, and choosing just the right one to last the entire six-year span of elementary ...

In Japan, the so-called "Rankatsu" season for purchasing new school year backpacks called "Randoseru" has arrived. Rankatsu, a combination of Randoseru and the Japanese word "katsu (活)" meaning ...

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 ...

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 ...

Elementary school backpacks in various colors are seen at the "Isetan Randoseru Festival 2026," held at the Isetan department store in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward between May 2 and 7, in this photo taken on ...