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You hear it everywhere you go in Japan! IRASHAMASE! Now you can say it too… all day long with this cool shirt! Let the Japanese know that they are also welcome!

Japanese #9 九 【Kokono】 Kanji

Japanese #4 四 【Shi】 Kanji

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!

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知りません means "i don't know"

If you want a Japanese girlfriend, what better way to increase your odds… with a shirt only Japanese people can read! Of course, it also looks great, but wearing this shirt is sure to get you noticed by all Japanese girls! Let them know you’re serious about being in a relationship and looking for love.

What better way to start a conversation with some random Japanese people than wearing this shirt!? Laughter and awesomeness are sure to ensue when you ask someone what your shirt says… because your shirt says, “please tell me what my shirt says”. Best to discuss over drinks with your new Japanese friend!

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

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!

RAMEN! Ramen is to Japanese people like Pizza is to Americans, awesome! So many kinds, so many styles and toppings… everyone has their favorite ramen shop… wear this shirt and you’ll most likely get lots of recommendations! Get eating with this great shirt!

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!

There will be another train shortly. No need to cram in here. No seriously. That's my foot! Nevermind. We’ve all been standing in the door of the crowded train when more people back-up into you and try to push you further into the mess of smelly office workers. Save your space and your sanity with this extremely useful shirt… you’ll get that coveted space next to the door to yourself, no pushing needed!

Unko うんこ Is A Childish Baby Talk Japanese Word For Poop.

Japanese #8 八 【Yat】 Kanji

“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”.

うれしがる (Ureshi garu): "Be happy, be pleased, be glad" in the Japanese language.

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!

It started with a joke on twitter. Then it became a powerful need.

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).

“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.

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!

なんで? means "Why?"

We’ve all been there… you want to stay in Japan, you’ve had a hard time meeting people, and you’re completely willing to sacrifice the sanctity of marriage for visa status. What better way to advertise than with this comfortable shirt! Get that stamp!

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!

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!

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!

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!

“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.

Manga are comics created in Japan, or by Japanese creators in the Japanese language, conforming to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century. In Japan, people of all ages read manga. The medium includes works in a broad range of genres: action-adventure, romance, sports and games, historical drama, comedy, science fiction and fantasy, mystery, suspense, detective, horror, sexuality, and business/commerce. I Heart [Love] Manga 漫画 // Nihongo Japanese Kanji Watashi wa manga ga daisuki ...

Baka (馬鹿, ばか, or バカ) means "fool; foolish" and is the most frequently used insult in the Japanese language.

You love it!

Gratitude in Japanese, written with beautiful calligraphy

If you love it as much as we do, shout it from the rooftops! Or at least wear your love for this awesome drug on this fun shirt! Japanese people may let you go ahead of them in line at the coffee shop with the passion you have wearing this shirt! Get your fix here!

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 northernmost part of Japan.