Whenever we come across pictures of Japanese school kids, we might have noticed something unique about their school bags.

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 ...

Randoseru, the traditional Japanese school bag, dates back to the Meiji era and symbolizes discipline and educational growth.For Japanese kids, the randoseru is more than just a bag—it’s a ...