Why do Japanese students have the same backpack?

The randoseru, like many things in Japanese culture, is a nearly immutable object. It represents a carefree, innocent, and traditional childhood in Japan. It's not just any backpack one would throw on in the western world. Nearly every single child has one here.



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A “Randoseru” is a backpack traditionally used by Japanese elementary school children. The name originated from the Dutch word ransel, which means rucksack. It's said that the randoseru was first used as early as the Edo era (1603-1867) by Japanese soldiers.

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Virtually every elementary schooler in Japan is required to carry their books to and from school in a randoseru, so the bags represent a major family expense.

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Why do Japanese kids wear small bags? Traditionally these tiny cloth bags contain a piece of paper blessed by a Shinto or Buddhist priest, but increasingly the charm is a decorative item bought from a normal store and symbolizes the personal good wishes of a friend or relative.

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You can dress as casually as you like in Japan . Just a warning though , Japanese women (even the casual ones) are 1000 % more formal than I am on a casual day. The thing you'll notice is you will rarely see a person who is not well-kept. The clothing is almost never old and personal presentation is much more..

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Almost all wards in Tokyo (and many cities besides) have rules for clothing recycling, generally picked up 1–4 times each month on designated days. Make sure the clothes are in clear plastic bags, and place them wherever you put your trash and recycling out.

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