Nihongo Tank Tops

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!

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.

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!

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 ...

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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!

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!

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!

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!

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

Gratitude in Japanese, written with beautiful calligraphy

To Be Continued つづく (Tsudzuku) Japanese Nihongo Katakana Language.

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.

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.

Repent in Japanese 懺悔しろ. 懺悔 means repent, しろ means do.

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”. ...

Sushi×pixel art Ebi Tamago Maguro

Japanese #6 六 【Mut】 Kanji

To Be Continued つづく (Tsudzuku) Japanese Nihongo Katakana Language.

“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.

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.

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

“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.

笑う Warau means to laugh. (笑) Wara means to lol in Japanese internet slang.

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, “I don’t know what my shirt says”. Not since Abbott and Costello has such cleverness been made public. Best to discuss over drinks with your new Japanese friend!

FREE HUGS フリーハグ [Furihagu] ~ Japanese Katakana Nihongo Language.

Features the Japanese kanji "ocha", which means green tea! Show off your love for Japan's traditional refreshment!

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One stick please!