NAMBA SHOUTEN Journal – Kimono-Inspired Modern Fashion

Noragi as Everyday Wear A Japanese Work Jacket Shaped by Life and Labor

Noragi as Everyday Wear A Japanese Work Jacket ...

This vintage Japanese noragi from the early to mid Showa period represents more than traditional workwear. Made from striped cotton textile, it reflects a way of life rooted in practicality,...

Noragi as Everyday Wear A Japanese Work Jacket ...

This vintage Japanese noragi from the early to mid Showa period represents more than traditional workwear. Made from striped cotton textile, it reflects a way of life rooted in practicality,...

Vintage Double-layer Kendo Gi Jacket in Indigo Cotton

Vintage Double-layer Kendo Gi Jacket in Indigo ...

A utilitarian garment defined by structure, not decoration. Overview This piece is a double-layer kendo gi jacket (uwagi), originally made for kendo practice in Japan. It is constructed with two...

Vintage Double-layer Kendo Gi Jacket in Indigo ...

A utilitarian garment defined by structure, not decoration. Overview This piece is a double-layer kendo gi jacket (uwagi), originally made for kendo practice in Japan. It is constructed with two...

A Japanese Tonbi Mantle Born From the Inverness Coat and Rewritten by Taisho Modernity

A Japanese Tonbi Mantle Born From the Inverness...

Before Western tailoring fully took root in Japan, there was a brief but decisive moment when foreign garments were not simply copied, but reinterpreted.The Tonbi mantle is one of the...

A Japanese Tonbi Mantle Born From the Inverness...

Before Western tailoring fully took root in Japan, there was a brief but decisive moment when foreign garments were not simply copied, but reinterpreted.The Tonbi mantle is one of the...

The Legacy of Japanese Vintage: A Wool Cape Reimagined for Modern Style

The Legacy of Japanese Vintage: A Wool Cape Rei...

A rare Japanese vintage wool cape from the early–mid 20th century. A timeless piece that merges traditional craftsmanship with modern styling, offering wearable history for those who value authenticity, slow...

The Legacy of Japanese Vintage: A Wool Cape Rei...

A rare Japanese vintage wool cape from the early–mid 20th century. A timeless piece that merges traditional craftsmanship with modern styling, offering wearable history for those who value authenticity, slow...

A 1950s Japanese Cotton Furoshiki That Carries the Quiet Strength of Time

A 1950s Japanese Cotton Furoshiki That Carries ...

A vintage Japanese cotton furoshiki from the 1950s, hand-dyed with a timeless striped pattern and a bold historic print. Cherished through decades and softened by use, this textile now inspires...

A 1950s Japanese Cotton Furoshiki That Carries ...

A vintage Japanese cotton furoshiki from the 1950s, hand-dyed with a timeless striped pattern and a bold historic print. Cherished through decades and softened by use, this textile now inspires...

Rediscover Timeless Style: Vintage Japanese Wool Slacks by Hawaii Shoji

Rediscover Timeless Style: Vintage Japanese Woo...

Long hidden away in a warehouse, this pair of black wool slacks from the 1980s–90s has finally emerged. Crafted by the Japanese brand Hawaii Shoji, these vintage slacks are untouched,...

Rediscover Timeless Style: Vintage Japanese Woo...

Long hidden away in a warehouse, this pair of black wool slacks from the 1980s–90s has finally emerged. Crafted by the Japanese brand Hawaii Shoji, these vintage slacks are untouched,...