We are Kobanzame, a vintage shop in an old wooden house in Kawagoe. This shirt shows Japan as seen from across the ocean: a little exaggerated, but made with affection. It's 1990s Hawaii's Sumo Connection.
Its past life
A large "Surf Sumo" graphic on the back, a sunset-coloured sumo logo on the left chest, and a "FEEL THE POWER / TEAM SUMO" shaka print on the sleeve. Bought as a Hawaiian souvenir, then washed and worn until the white turned toward cream.
Condition, honestly
Rank B. Fraying and fuzzing around the neck ribbing, a hole in the wave part of the back print, and many small moth holes near the front hem. Slight overall yellowing and dulling with age. Nothing has been repaired. For someone who takes the damage as part of its story.
Fit
Tagged L, roughly a Japanese XL. At 73.5 cm long, it covers the hips well. On its own in spring and summer, or under a shirt or cardigan in colder months.
