The life-preserving backpack is the brainchild of newspaper delivery agent Joji Shimizu who was left dumbfounded by the loss of life at a public elementary school in northeastern Japan as a ...

Most elementary school children in Japan carry a randoseru, but the backpack is notorious for its prices and for being heavy. A randoseru cost an average of 56,425 yen ($407) in 2022, about 4,000 ...

Japanese school backpacks, like the iconic randoseru, are crafted from high-quality materials and designed to last for years. Their ergonomic designs often feature padded shoulder straps ...