The Randoseru Association says the tradition of the Japanese school bag started at an educational institute in Tokyo called Gakushuin, founded in 1877. The institute was founded on an ideal of ...

Japanese schoolchildren wear backpacks known as Randoseru. Though sturdily made, after the first 6 years they're no longer used. Nishikawa Masako takes such disused Randoseru brought in by clients ...

HAMAMATSU--An unusual collaboration between a newspaper delivery shop and an eyewear accessory company here led to the development of "randoseru" school backpacks that can be used as makeshift ...

A Japanese boy stabbed while walking to school in southern China on Wednesday (Sept 18) morning has died, the Japanese ...

Randoseru is a traditional school bag made of leather and other materials. Most elementary school children in Japan carry a randoseru, but the backpack is notorious for its prices and for being heavy.

A trip to a childhood home. Boxes of old letters. A storage room filled with artificats from long ago. The memories they ...

Whether you’re starting your freshman year of college, gearing up to finish your senior year or even considering enrolling in grad school, a reliable backpack is essential. Backpacks allow you ...

Regularly $259, you can get this backpack at Belroy for $179. One of our favorite back-to-school backpacks also makes for a great carry-on backpack for those who pack light. The main compartment ...

IN Japan, cultural expectations are repeatedly drilled into children at school and at home ... On the surface, at least, that can help Japanese society run smoothly. During the coronavirus ...

When it comes to school bags, however, the rules often aren’t as strict. With that in mind, we’ve been busy rounding up the best kids’ backpacks to suit different tastes and interests.

Stocking up on back-to-school supplies goes beyond picking up a stylish first day back outfit - you also need a spacious bag ...