One of the souvenirs that have recently become popular among foreign tourists visiting Japan is the “Samurai Aloha” shirt.
The Samurai Aloha is a remake of a Japanese kimono, with a Japanese design on the silk luster of the kimono, and is well known for its comfortable feel and beautiful appearance.
In fact, many people purchase Samurai Aloha at duty-free stores at Narita Airport every day before returning home.
In this article, we will introduce you to the popular Samurai Aloha line of shirts, its features, where you can buy it, and how much it costs.
What is "Samurai Aloha"?
(source:Samurai ALOHA official website)
Samurai Aloha is a brand specializing in aloha shirts made from kimonos, the traditional Japanese garment.
The kimono fabrics are carefully taken apart, washed, and cut by the hands of mothers in Miyagi Prefecture, and then made into aloha shirts by the hands of sewing factories in Fukushima and Iwate Prefectures, also in the Tohoku region of Japan.
Since only one aloha shirt can be made from one kimono, no two shirts are alike and each shirt is unique.
The name "Samurai Aloha" is a reference to the indomitable spirit of the Samurai and the Tohoku region's struggle for recovery, having been severely damaged by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
Features of Samurai Aloha
(source:Samurai ALOHA WebShop)
Samurai Aloha has the following features.
Feature 1: One-of-a-kind remade kimono
Samurai Aloha is made by remaking a kimono that is no longer in use, and basically only one Samurai Aloha can be made from one kimono. No two aloha shirts have the same pattern, and each shirt is an original. If you find a Samurai Aloha you like at a store or on the Internet, we recommend that you buy it immediately. If you later decide you still want it, but it is already sold out, you will never be able to get it again.
One of the reasons why Samurai Aloha is so popular is that no two designs are alike!
Feature 2: Handmade
Each Samurai Aloha is carefully made by hand. Therefore, the price range of each shirt is not cheap (from 20,000 yen), but the pattern matching and fine-tuned sewing made possible only by handwork have a charm that cannot be found in any other shirts.
Feature 3. Made of high quality silk
Many Samurai Aloha shirts are made of high quality silk.
Silk has a very beautiful luster and smoothness, and has a characteristic of feeling comfortable against the skin. It also has high moisture absorption and moisture retention properties, and you will feel very comfortable and dry. It is very comfortable even in hot and humid environments.
Tip: Take close care with silk fabrics!
Care should be taken with Samurai Aloha, which is made of silk. Samurai Aloha cannot be washed in a washing machine. Dry cleaning is highly recommended.
Where can I buy Samurai Aloha?
(source:Samurai ALOHA official website)
Samurai Aloha can be purchased at duty free stores at Narita Airport and department stores in Japan.
They are also available at the official online store (https://samuraialoha.thebase.in/).
If you would like to actually see the actual Samurai Aloha and check the size and design before purchasing, you can visit the physical store locations listed below.
List of dealers
・Duty Free Floor, Narita Airport Terminal 2 (Narita City, Chiba Prefecture) Google Map)
・Fujisaki Department Store (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) Google Map)
・Atelier Couturiere Tokyu Plaza Shibuya (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) Google Map)
・Reatto! Iggit Mersa Ginza (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) Google Map)
・Magic Sewing Machine The Outlet, Hiroshima (Hiroshima, Japan) Google Map)
・Magic Sewing Machine The Outlet, Kitakyushu (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) Google Map)
Sales status may change from time to time, so it is advisable to contact the store for the latest sales information before visiting the store.
It is also recommended to check Samurai Aloha's official website and Instagram account for information on events at department stores.
How much does Samurai Aloha cost?
Each Samurai Aloha shirt will cost around 20,000 to 30,000 yen.
At the duty free store at Narita Airport, the price is 27,000 yen. At online stores, the price is 29,700 yen.
Compared to ordinary aloha shirts, the price may seem a little high, but considering the fact that it is one-of-a-kind, handmade, and made of silk, the price makes sense.
It is recommended as a gift for yourself, but many people also buy it as a souvenir for friends, family, significant others, and colleagues.
Experience the charm of Samurai Aloha!
(source:Samurai ALOHA WebShop)
The Samurai Aloha is popular among foreign tourists as a souvenir of Japan, and is a sustainable product that remakes and gives new life to some 200 million kimonos that have been lying unused due to changing lifestyles.
In addition to aloha shirts, the company also sells hoodies, T-shirts, cushions, neckties, and other items made from kimono fabric, allowing you to enjoy the patterns and colors that are uniquely Japanese in a casual way.
If you are interested in these products, please take this opportunity to pick one up!
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