Whenever we come across pictures of Japanese school kids, we might have noticed something unique about their school bags. These sturdy, boxy leather backpacks, called Randoseru, are more than just bags—they are a deep-rooted part of Japanese culture and tradition. Unlike regular school bags, these are built to last for six years of elementary school and beyond. But why do Japanese children still carry these traditional backpacks?
A tradition that goes back over 100 years
