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Japan high school girls have best scoop on m4/3 future

Started Nov 21, 2019 | Discussions thread
OP Henry Richardson Forum Pro • Posts: 21,959
NHK: The future and past of Japanese randoseru
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Henry Richardson wrote:

BostonC wrote:

Admire the workmanship of the backpacks, unlike the ones in the US.

They are called randoseru and are quite expensive. Generally $300-600 depending on exactly which one is chosen. They used to all be black and red, but these days they come in all colors and there are even designer brands that can cost even more. The kids use them usually for many years. They are ubiquitous in Japan.

From today:

The future and past of Japanese randoseru

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/821/

The start of the school year is just around the corner in Japan, with the term beginning in April. This means back-to-school shopping is in full swing and incoming first-graders are lining up at stores around the country to get their first backpacks.

Japanese elementary school children in Japan have used traditional school satchels, or randoseru, for over a century. The square design is instantly recognizable and triggers feelings of nostalgia for many people in the country.

In recent years, makers have introduced a wide range of colors, materials, and styles to the design, offering today's children a variety of choice unimaginable to their parents' generation. But at the same time, prices have soared and the bag has become unaffordable for some.

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