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“Yoroshiku onegaishimasu” is a common and polite saying for meeting new people in Japan. While the translation of “please treat me well” is technically accurate, the best way to think about how it is used is closer to “it’s a pleasure to meet you”.

It’s not on the maps, but obviously the Japanese know where it is… they’re just not talking! Keep wearing this shirt and you’re gonna start to hear from some random Japanese people… start the conversation now!

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) Haydon Film Poster

Everyone has that one thing they love, and sometimes you can’t exactly explain that in different countries… this shirt will help you let everyone in Japan know you’re looking for wine! Wine and Japan lovers rejoice, your shirt has arrived, get it now, then choose white or red (the only options you have in Japan).

Possibly one of the greatest institutions ever created in Japan… the IZAKAYA! Literally it means “a place for drinking”, it’s essentially a Japanese tapas restaurant with loads alcohol, and a great variety of small plates of food for sharing. Many chain izakayas have picture menus in Japan, which also ups the awesome factor when you don’t speak Japanese. Just beware of “nonkotsu”… it looks like fried chicken, but it fried pieces of cartilage… we’ve made that mistake before. Get this shirt and get to an izakaya now!

Honestly, would any of us even be here if it wasn't for coffee? Show your respect with this tee.

Sometimes getting out of bed is the battle of the year… let everyone know you accomplished this monumental task by declaring you did wake up! Wear this shirt with pride… you did it, you got out of bed!

“Karaoke Iku?” (should we go to Karaoke?) is a great shirt to get the party moving to Karaoke. Once there, everyone has a great time, but sometimes it seems people need convincing. This shirt has the power to convince… what a waste it would be if you wore this shirt and didn’t go to karaoke… “mottainai desu ne”. Get singing and having fun with this great shirt.

Sometimes you just love the number 8! What better way to show it than with this cool Japanese “HACHI” shirt.

While of course, Hawaii is part of America and not Japan, if you’ve ever been there you’ll agree, it seems like Japan’s 48th prefecture. Hawaii-loving Japanese are sure to have fun with this playful shirt that shows love for Japan, Hawaii, and awesomely unique shirts!

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Of course you look like a foreigner, so have some fun with it in this cool ironic shirt. Embrace your gaijin-ness (foreigner-ness), and start the conversation with random Japanese people in this awesome shirt.

For better or worse, many Japanese people seem to believe that all personalities can be categorized into four types, based on your blood type. Therefore, you’ll most likely be asked what your blood type is at some point, if not often, during travels in Japan. As it is common for all Japanese to know their blood type however, many refuse to believe you don’t know what your blood type is… this shirt to the rescue! Often foreigners do not know their blood type, so instead of having that long and awkward conversation, you can stop it before it starts. Wear this shirt, and start a different conversation!

Let’s face it, you want beer, and many Japanese would gladly give you beer for free English lessons… let this great shirt do the negotiating for you! Get this shirt now, and be drinking for free soon! Your English is great by the way!

Foreigners, often thought to be lazier than the hard working Japanese, can prove they’re working with this stylish shirt! You’re no slouch… you can do it! Show everyone you’re working whenever you’re wearing this shirt!

Obama for Prime Minister Let’s face it, Japan has a new Prime Minister every few months anyway, why not give Obama a chance? I think they found out he is really Japanese according to his birth certificate ; )

We all love them, little chicken meatballs on sticks, grilled over an open flame to perfection. With salt or sauce, everyone loves TSUKUNE! I’m getting hungry just thinking about YAKITORI!

Wanna have some fun!? Wear this shirt, then ask some Japanese person what it says. When they tell you it says, “cool looking Japanese Kanji”, say “yeah, I know, but what does it say?” Guaranteed to confuse, delight, and create new Japanese friends… or at least drinking buddies!

Sometimes you’re going to a rock concert and you want the singer to know your real motivation to see him/her. Maybe you’re meeting a co-worker out for drinks and hoping it sparks something more. No matter what the reason, you’re gonna get good attention and lots of interest in an awesome shirt like this. Try it and you’ll see, you’ll be writing your vows soon… or having lots of fun on the way! Let’s go to Karaoke? “Karaoke Iku?” (should we go to Karaoke?) is a great shirt to get the party moving to Karaoke. Once there, everyone has a great time, but sometimes it seems people need convincing. This shirt has the power to convince… what a waste it would be if you wore this shirt and didn’t go to karaoke… “mottainai desu ne”. ...

Sometimes you feel a bit different from everyone else, and it feels good to warn them… with this cool shirt, you’ll let your Japanese friends, or random Japanese people you see on the street know you’re a bit out there, and that’s good!

YAKITORI, literally “grilled bird/chicken”, is a fantastic staple of Japanese cuisine. Show your love of those awesome grilled pieces of chicken on skewers with this great shirt. Then go get some tsukune, negima, sasami… yum!

No Natto Created out of necessity, this shirt is a must for anyone planning a trip to Japan. Natto, the slimy fermented soy beans that smell like a dead foot inside a sweaty sock is a taste few foreigners (and even many Japanese people) like. To avoid this culinary landmine, wear this shirt and let everyone know you want to avoid what the Japanese will all tell you is extremely healthy and good for you. Tell them running 5 kilometers each day is also good for you, but no one does that! Say no to Natto!

Fried dough with octopus inside If you love TAKOYAKI as much as we do, you’ll love this shirt! It also acts as a great conversation starter… one of our favorite Japanese brain teasers is to ask Japanese people why takoyaki is only made with octopus (tako), and not any other kind of food… ask them, “wouldn’t it also be great with chicken, or beef inside?” No one knows why it is only tako… but it’s still delicious!

Perfect if you’re feeling lazy, just hanging around the house, or hanging-out with friends. Not recommended for job interviews!

Profess your love of one of Japan’s greatest culinary inventions in a cool and classy way with this awesomely simple “SUSHI” shirt. You’ll be a hit at the sushi bar, or just walking around town… who doesn’t love it!?

YAKITORI, literally “grilled bird/chicken”, is a fantastic staple of Japanese cuisine. Show your love of those awesome grilled pieces of chicken on skewers with this great shirt. Then go get some tsukune, negima, sasami… yum!

So you’re traveling to Japan, or you live there, and you’re looking for love! Nothing beats this shirt for helping you find some affection with the Japanese. It’s a great conversation starter, and immediately let’s everyone know you’re on the market for a significant other! Get this shirt now and never be alone ; )

“Shipaishita!” I was wrong, I failed, I messed-up. Maybe you did, maybe you didn’t… but this shirt is a great way to start a conversation with random Japanese people… and who doesn’t love a person not too proud to publicly shame themselves!?

“Abunakunai” is a great shirt for letting people know that while you may be a foreigner, you are not a threat to them. A great shirt if you don’t speak Japanese, and want all Japanese people to know you come in peace.

Sometimes you feel a bit different from everyone else, and it feels good to warn them… with this cool shirt, you’ll let your Japanese friends, or random Japanese people you see on the street know you’re a bit out there, and that’s good!

The Japanese language can be confusing, especially when you’re drinking alcohol… this shirt to the rescue! Forget all your important ordering requests when you can just point to your shirt! Not only will you get the service you need, but you’re sure to have the envy of all the Japanese people who see you… time to get a drink for them too! Wear and point!

“Tanoshii”, simply means “fun”, so it’s up to the reader to decide if you’re fun, you’re having fun, the shirt is fun, or some combination of the three. Sure to get random Japanese people curious… what’s tanoshii!? Wear this shirt and stay fun!

EIGO JOZU means “English language skills are great”. Maybe you wear it to let others know your English is great. Maybe you point at the shirt and then other Japanese people you hear using Katakana words like banana (pronounced banana in Japanese). Maybe you teach English and want to let your students know you’re gonna take good care of their English language education. Don’t be shy, your English is great in this fun shirt.