Taking inspiration from traditional Japanese techniques and culture, the latest collection sublimates embroidery and retro graphic designs into contemporary items.

"JAPANESE CULTURE"BAPE.COMon Friday, February 2023, 4.A BATHING APE®Sales start on Saturday, February 2023, 4 at authorized stores.

Dragons and tigers were symbols of the power of warlords during the Sengoku period, and have long been popular motifs in paintings and crafts in Japan.

 

These retro dragons and tigers have been hand-embroidered by artisans in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, a center of Japanese embroidery, creating a masterpiece that highlights traditional Japanese techniques and craftsmanship.

The collection includes open-collar shirts and sweatshirts perfect for the upcoming season, as well as Chinese jackets that incorporate Japanese motifs with an Asian mix.


Kimono jackets are now widely recognized as a fashion item not only in Japan but all over the world.

This season's piece features a katakana motif on the front and Japanese motif embroidery on the back, making it a conceptual piece.

We also paid special attention to the materials used, using an environmentally friendly twill material made from washi paper thread and cotton.


ABC CAMOThis zip-up hoodie features an impressive quilted material based on the hood.1ST CAMO OfGREENIncorporating two types ofCAMOThis is a mixed piece.


The T-shirt has the same Japanese motif as the kimono jacket.ToUsing foam printing, we have created a three-dimensional approach with a textured feel.

Wind chimes are a symbol of summer in Japan. This season, the glass part has a MILO motif, and the strips of paper have ABC on them. CAMOUse "BAPE®The soothing sound will not only help to ease the heat of summer, but it will also be a great piece of interior decor to decorate your summer room.

In addition, the name uses an original design exclusive to this collection. In addition to the retro dragon and tiger,Chinese characters were also incorporated into the design.

The "JAPANESE CULTURE" series can be familiar or new depending on the wearer. By injecting a new street style into the traditions and culture that have been cherished in Japan, the Japanese brandBAPE®We have created a one-of-a-kind collection that only "Kawasaki Craftsmanship" could create. Please enjoy our lineup that does not compromise on even the smallest details.


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JAPANESE MOTIF LOOSE FIT CREWNECK

COLOR: NAVY
¥82,500- (tax included)
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JAPANESE MOTIF LOOSE FIT PULLOVER HOODIE
COLOR: GRAY
¥86,900- (tax included)
JAPANESE MOTIF RELAXED FIT S/S SHIRT
COLOUR: BLACK
¥28,600- (tax included)
JAPANESE MOTIF LOOSE FIT CHINA JACKET
COLOUR: BLACK
¥52,800- (tax included)
JAPAN CULTURE TIGER AND DRAGON TEE
COLOR: WHITE, BLACK
¥9,900- (tax included)
JAPANESE MOTIF SHORTS
COLOUR: BLACK
¥24,200- (tax included)
KIMONO JACKET
COLOR: BLACK, INDIGO
¥35,200- (tax included)
BAPE JAPANESE CULTURE TEE
COLOR: WHITE, NAVY, YELLOW
¥12,100- (tax included)

JAPANESE MOTIF RELAXED FIT PULLOVER HOODIE
COLOR: NAVY, IVORY
¥30,800- (tax included)
ABC CAMO RELAXED FIT FULL ZIP HOODIE
COLOR: NAVY
¥40,700- (tax included)
JAPANESE MOTIF RELAXED FIT TEE
COLOR: WHITE, NAVY
¥12,100- (tax included)
JAPANESE MOTIF RELAXED FIT CREWNECK
COLOR: NAVY, IVORY
¥27,500- (tax included)
ABC CAMO SWEAT SHORTS
COLOR: NAVY
¥24,200- (tax included)
ABC CAMO SHOULDER BAG 
COLOR: NAVY
¥14,300- (tax included)

JAPAN CULTURE LETTERED TEE
COLOR: WHITE, BLACK, GREEN, PURPLE, SAX
¥9,900- (tax included)
JAPAN CULTURE SUMO CREWNECK
COLOR: GRAY, SAX
¥24,200- (tax included)
JAPAN CULTURE SUMO TEE
COLOR: WHIE, BLACK
¥8,800- (tax included)
JAPAN CULTURE MITSUDOMOE TEE
COLOR: WHITE, BLACK, GREEN, PURPLE
¥8,800- (tax included)

JAPANESE MOTIF PANEL CAP
COLOR: NAVY, IVORY
¥●\9,900- (tax included)
1ST CAMO FUROSHIKI BAG
COLOR: GREEN, YELLOW
¥17,600- (tax included)
APE HEAD SMALL PLATE TWO PIECE SET
COLOR: NAVY
¥7,700- (tax included)
ABC CAMO JAPANESE CUSHION
COLOR: GREEN
¥11,000- (tax included)
BABY MILO® JAPANESE WIND CHIME
COLOR: GREEN
¥7,700- (tax included)
ABC CAMO JAPANESE SANDALS
COLOR: GREEN
¥27,500- (tax included)