This is a black extra heavy weight "instructors" karate gi. It's made of long-strand 14 oz 100% brushed cotton canvas so it's much softer than traditional heavy canvas uniforms (we got tired of washing our uniforms for a year to get them to soften up - if you LIKE getting rubbed raw from a new canvas uniform, this is not the one to get). We had these made with a stable black dye to avoid all but the slightest running during the first washes. However, it will show "character" after the first wash, so if you want something that will stay "coal black" forever, you can't go with 100% cotton. We'd recommend a cotton/poly uniform instead. This Piranha Gear brand gi includes pants with a traditional drawstring waist, reinforced groin, and heavy stitching throughout to ensure durability. The pants, jacket and sleeves all have 8 rows of stitching at the hem. It is truly a "top-of-the-line" uniform. We were tired of the drawstrings calling it quits before the uniform. So these drawstrings and jacket ties are made of the same heavy material as the uniform (but quadruple folded) so they won't tear after the first year. We also have a nylon lining put inside the drawstring "tunnel" of the pants. That makes tightening them much easier - especially when they get sweaty. The jacket has full length sleeves. These uniforms do tend to run a little large, so if you're not sure about the fit, we recommend that you get the smaller size. This is NOT intended for beginning students and we'd suggest you consider a light weight gi before investing in one of these. It does NOT come with a belt because, honestly, you probably already have one if you're ordering this...

Matching Stretch Knit Top & Low Rise Shorts, plus matching 30 Inch Leg warmers. Perfect for dance, yoga or any fitness class or home practice, cheer-leading, dressing like a Pin Up Model or staying warm while hanging out with your boyfriend. KD dance clothes are constructed to last and snap back to new after each wash. You will find professional dancers always say they have a KD dance piece they have worn for years daily. If you need different sizing for the top and bottom please feel free to contact us, we are a small people friendly company in New York City. Sizes are snug, form fitting & sexy. Order a size smaller for an extra sexy look. If large boned order a size larger, but keep in mind the fabric stretches for a snug look that compliments your curves so ordering larger is not always necessary.Worn by professional dancers in New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Moscow, Paris, London, Rome and Los Angeles, performers from Cher, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears have worn KD dance on stage. Celebrities that have shopped at the KD Dance store in SoHo New York include: Christy Turlington, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Rodney Yee and many more. KD dance's inventive knit are comfortable soft, breathe and hug the body in a way no other clothing ever can. As dancers, creating beautiful silhouettes with the body came naturally and KD dance designs compliment that ideal, whether dancing or out on the town, wearing KD dance will make your body look and feel beautiful. Flaunt it, the beauty is you.Seen here is dancer Shyrelle Kalilikane.

Stretchy Merino Wool Boucle Leg Warmers Available in three different sizes, Knee Hi 18 Inch, Thigh Hi 30 Inch & Super Long 48 Inch for the Fashionista who has everything and/or long long legs! Sexy, Warm and Fashion versatile you will be able to create multiple looks and uses with these soft on the skin stretchy leg warmers.KD dance clothes are constructed to last and snap back to new after each wash.For 30 years professional dancers in New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Moscow, Paris, London, Rome and Los Angeles have been wearing KD dance including performers from Cher, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears.KD dance's inventive knits are soft, breathe and hug the body in a way no other clothing can with the ideal that creating beautiful silhouettes with the body is a life time affair.Dancing or dinning in KD dance the beauty is you. Seen here is Kristin Kett. Photography by Garvey Rich

Astro Boy originated as a manga in 1952 by Osamu Tezuka, broadcast in 1963-1966, it is the first Japanese anime. 1 inch -2 inch, Japanese retail hanging card.

Within months of its greatest triumph in 1942, the Japanese Imperial Army began to face the difficulties which would eventually destroy it - overstretched supply lines, and inadequate industrial support. Yet as the Allies grew steadily stronger and more skilful, the Japanese Army and Naval Landing Forces dug in to defend their conquests with a determination which shocked all who fought them. In this second book the author describes the deployments, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the Army - including the dreaded Kempei-tai military police - the naval infantry, paratroopers, special raiding units, and foreign auxiliaries during the long and savage war in Burma and the Pacific. His text is illustrated with many rare photographs, three insignia charts, and eight highly detailed colour plates.Although the book is very brief in its description of the JIA's military background, organization and character (due to that information being kept within the series' previous installment), its brilliant artwork coupled with detailed descriptions is a treasure trove for any modeller interested in the subject. -Chas Young, Armorama (March 2008)

DIVDIVThis book examines the entire sweep of Japanese clothing history, from the sophisticated fashion systems of late-Edo period kimonos to the present day, providing possible theories of how Japan made this fashion journey and linking current theories of fashion to the Japanese example./DIVDIV /DIVDIVThe book is unique in that it provides the first full history of the last two hundred years of Japanese clothing. It is also the first book to include Asian fashion as part of global fashion as well as fashion theory. It adds a hitherto absent continuity to the understanding of historical and current fashion in Japan, and is pioneering in offering possible theories to account for that entire history. By providing an analysis of how that entire history changes our understanding of the way fashion works this book will be an essential text for all students of fashion and design./DIV/DIVDIVPJapan * 2. Japanese Clothes 1800–2000 * Clothing in the Edo Period * Nakedness and Covering It * Decency * Foundation Choices: Yoga and Nihonga * Materials and Materialism * ‘Westernisation’ and Japanese Fashion * Textile Industrialisation * The Democratisation of Consumption * World War II * The Rise of Designers * Today’s Subcultures * 3. Japanese Menswear: Masculinity and Sartorial Statecraft * Uniforms and the State: The Emperor’s New Clothes * Suits: Modern and Classic Masculinity * The Suit in Europe and America * The Growing Civilised Centre * The Japanese Suit * The Rokumeikan * Modern Boys * Possible Masculinities post 2000 * 4. Japanese Womenswear: Femininity and Modernity * Traditional Notions of Sartorial Womanhood * Meiji Girl Students and School Uniforms * Taisho Decadence and the Moga * Sportswear, Swimwear & Movement * Cosmetics and Substance * Hairstyles: The First Experiments * Kimono Reform and Traditional Identity * Feminine Formality and Time * 1960s Counter Culture in Japan * Japanese Femininity Today@a¾ffffgÿ¾Úx

Be the envy of every collector with this replica Japanese Samurai Sword. This Sword is made with quality stainless steel to prevent any rust or aging.

High quality cosplay summer school uniform of Shana from Japanese anime series Shakugan no Shana.

High quality cosplay winter school uniform of Shana from Japanese anime series Shakugan no Shana.

There is nothing worse than catching a cold because your arms are cold! From warmth to style KD dance Arm Warmers feel like second skin keeping comfy and warm. Stretchy Lycra & Nylon blend punctuates your moves and accents your points. Whether on the Dance floor or in the board room, in KD dance the beauty is you. KD dance clothes are constructed to last & snap back to new after each wash. If you are discovering KD dance for the first time we have matching Tights, Tanks, Wraps, Tube Tops, Leg Warmers, Shrugs also available here on Amazon. When in New York City be sure to visit our store in Soho. KD dance was created in 1980, same year the original movie Fame was released by young dancers knitting clothing for fellow dancers on tour with the Oakland Ballet. In 1980 Michael Jackson had a #1 Hit with Rock With You.2010 marks the 30th Anniversary of our timeless knit Ballet Tops, Shorts & Tights featured in Vogue, W, Allure, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour, Shape, Fitness & even Psychology Today. Our Gauze like knit makes our clothing completely versatile and customizable to create looks all your own. Which is why Dancing or Dinning in KD dance the beauty is you.Seen here is dancer Emma Lovewell in KD dance custom knit Tights & Tube Top. Photography by Garvey Rich