Shimmy-J designs: Wear the Japanese Hiragana You Love
Wear the Japanese Language You Love.
My journey began with “Picture this: Japanese words!”—a mission to make the beauty of Japanese sounds accessible to everyone. Now, I am taking those symbols beyond the page.
Shimmy-J is where Japanese typography meets modern street style. Each piece is a wearable story, transforming the elegant strokes of Hiragana and Kanji into minimalist “Urban Zen” designs. From practicing the sounds in our books to wearing the art on your sleeves, let’s celebrate the soul of Japan together.
From Your Bookshelf to Your Wardrobe.
You’ve practiced the sounds. You’ve mastered the characters. Now, you can wear them!
Introducing Shimmy-J, our new apparel line inspired by the beauty of the Japanese alphabet. We’ve turned your favorite Hiragana and Kanji into chic, everyday wear. Whether you’re a lifelong learner or a lover of Japanese culture, our “Urban Zen” collection lets you carry the spirit of Japan wherever you go.
Kotodama Series V1 (1-side print)
あ – A The first breath — where everything begins. US$27.99 –
い – I Quiet strength guided by intention. US$27.99 –
う – U A rising wave of life from within. US$27.99 –
え – E A resonance that connects and expands. US$27.99 –
お – O A sound that embraces all. US$27.99 –
か – KA A spark that ignites creation. US$27.99 –
き- KI Energy flowing in vibrant motion. US$27.99 ～
く – KU Freedom Tee, No Boundaries, Flow & Liberation Art, US$27.99 ～
け- KE, Sound Healing & Clarity Tee, Mindfulness Meditation Art,US$27.99～
Solidify Your Essence T-Shirt – Japanese “Ko” Spiritual Tee, Mindfulness Clothing, US$27.99～
Fear Not to Bloom T-Shirt – Japanese “SA” Flower Tee, Self Growth, Courage Graphic Tee US$ 27.99 ～
Japanese “Shi” Kotodama T-shirt, Deep – Only What Truly Seeps In Will Remain, Unisex Tee US$ 27.99～
Fear Not to Be Bare and Unadorned T-Shirt – Japanese “Su” Authentic Unisex Comfort Tee US$27.99～
Live Fully Today T-Shirt – Japanese “Se” Zen Graphic Tee, Mindful Living Shirt US$27.99～
You Are Enough T-Shirt – Japanese “So” Self Love Zen Tee US$27.99～
Kotodama Series V2 (2-side print)
Kotodama “A” V2 – Japanese Aesthetic T-Shirt – Hiragana & Kanji US$27.99～
“I” (い) V2: Katana & Rose Japanese Aesthetic T-Shirt – Kotodama ArtUS$27.99～
Wave Graphic Japanese T-Shirt – Kotodama “U” V2 US$27.99～
Connection Graphic T-Shirt – Japanese Minimalist Art – Kotodama “E” (え) V2 US$27.99～
Mother Earth Art T-Shirt – Japanese – Kotodama “O” V2 – Goddess Graphic Art US$27.99～
Kotodama V3 Premium series (3-side print)
Rising Sun Back Print T-Shirt – Japanese Mountain Kotodama V3 Now Price:$35.99+ Original Price:$44.99+
Katana Sword and Roses Back Print T-Shirt V3 – Japanese Kotodama (い) Now Price:$35.99+Original Price:$44.99+
Japanese Wave Back Print T-Shirt – Dynamic Ocean Art Minimalist Front Design Now Price:$35.99+Original Price:$44.99+
This picture book series was born from my wish to make learning Japanese fun for everyone. I’ve designed it so that even if you’ve never heard a word of Japanese before, you can learn by looking at the pictures, almost like singing a song or playing a game.
You’ll learn not only pronunciation, but also the unique pitch accent of Japanese, which is shown visually so you can understand it even without a native Japanese speaker by your side. Feel free to share the book with your family and friends and have fun saying the words out loud together!
