Shimmy-J designs: Wear the Japanese Hiragana You Love
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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+
Japanese Streetwear T-Shirt with Zen Enso Back Print – “E” V3 EditionNow Price:$35.99+Original Price:$44.99+
Japanese Streetwear T-Shirt with Mother Earth Back Print – “O” V3 Edition Now Price:$35.99+Original Price:$44.99+
Samurai Four Seasons Series
Samurai Cherry Blossom Mount Fuji T-Shirt – Zen Window Japanese Streetwear Tee NowPrice:$26.39+ Original Price:$32.99+
Samurai Firefly Bamboo T-Shirt – Japanese Summer Art Back Print Tee – Zen Moon Streetwear Shirt NowPrice:$26.39+ Original Price:$32.99+
Samurai Autumn Shirt – Japanese Maple Back Print Tee – Fall Streetwear NowPrice:$26.39+ Original Price:$32.99+
Samurai Winter Snow Moon T-Shirt – Japanese Back Print Tee – Zen Streetwear NowPrice:$26.39+ Original Price:$32.99+
Kimono Pattern Series
Buy all 3 colors together : 40% OFF
矢絣：Yagasuri pattern
Japanese Arrow Pattern Button Up Shirt – Edo Purple Yagasuri, Unisex Kimono Print Shirt NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
Japanese Arrow Pattern Button Up Shirt – Enji Red Yagasuri, Unisex Kimono Print Shirt NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
Japanese Arrow Pattern Button Up Shirt – Ikkonzome Pink Yagasuri, Unisex Kimono Print Shirt NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
吉原つなぎ：Yoshiwara Tsunagipattern
Yoshiwara Tsunagi Enji Red Kimono Print Button Up Shirt, Recycled Polyester, Japanese Camp Collar NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
Yoshiwara Tsunagi Karacha Brown Kimono Print Button Up Shirt, Recycled Polyester, Japanese Camp Collar NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
Yoshiwara Tsunagi Katsuiro Navy Kimono Print Button Up Shirt, Recycled Polyester, Japanese Camp Collar NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
七宝：Shippou pattern
Shippou Ruri Blue Kimono Print Button Up Shirt, Recycled Polyester, Japanese Camp Collar NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
Shippou Fukamidori Green Kimono Print Button Up Shirt, Recycled Polyester, Japanese Camp Collar NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
Shippou Shinku Red Kimono Print Button Up Shirt, Recycled Polyester, Japanese Camp Collar NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
青海波：Seigaiha pattern
Seigaiha Mizu Blue Kimono Print Button Up Shirt, Recycled Polyester, Japanese Camp Collar NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
Seigaiha Shu Red Kimono Print Button Up Shirt, Recycled Polyester, Japanese Camp Collar NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
Seigaiha Ai Blue Kimono Print Button Up Shirt, Recycled Polyester, Japanese Camp Collar NowPrice:$55.99+ Original Price:$79.99+
Japan Town Series
Ikebukuro Tokyo Owl T-Shirt – Japan Tourist Gift Shirt – Unisex Retro Harajuku Street Style $22.99+
O-Date Akita Hachiko T-Shirt – Japan Tourist Gift Shirt – Unisex Retro Harajuku Street Style $22.99+
Yokai Series
Bakeneko Cat Yokai T-Shirt – Japanese Folklore Art Shirt – Unisex Streetwear Horror Tee ＄22.99+
Shuten-Doji Oni Demon T-Shirt – Japanese Folklore Art Shirt – Unisex Streetwear Horror Tee $22.99+
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!
