Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" Series Denim - Restocked!

Our recent shipment from Rampuya included restocks of one of our new favorites, Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" Denim. All sizes are now available once again in both fits, sizes 29-36.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" 14.8oz skinny straight raw selvedge denim. Model 0100SP. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro 0100SP, click here.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" 14.8oz tight straight raw selvedge denim. Model 0100SP. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro 0700SP, click here.

The Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" denim series features many of the same design features used on the "Going to Battle" Momotaro line, including the 2 white "warrior" stripes on the back right pocket. The "Going to Battle" stripes are a symbol of Japanese tradition representing honor and strength. Theses warrior stripes have been used in many contexts in Japanese history and culture. One of the most well known associations is from the Japanese folklore story of "Momotaro" who carried a flag with two white stripes as he left to battle a band of marauding Oni (ogres) on a distant island who terrorized the region. These two lines have multiple meaning to the Japanese people and to Rampuya which will discuss further in a more dedicated blog post, today we introduce the denim.

This denim series uses a 14.8oz sanforized raw selvedge denim fabric which has been rope dyed in pure indigo. The fabric is 100% cotton right hand twill with a red & white selvedge.

Contrasting pink thread is used along the inseam. The use of a contrast inseam color is a common feature in both Momotaro and Japan Blue denims. The pink color represents the peach from the "Momotaro" folklore story.

Hidden coin pocket selvedge.

Momotaro/Rampuya custom engraved brushed nickel buttons.

Momotaro copper rivets with the Momotaro peach logo on the back side.

Button fly.

Cowhide leather patch.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Vintage Series" Denim - - Restocked!

Today we received a new shipment restocking the vintage series denim. All sizes are available once again, sizes 29-36. The following two models use the same fabric and all of the same details made in two different fits - skinny straight and tight straight.

Japan Blue x Momotaro 14.8oz skinny straight vintage raw selvedge denim. Model JB0101. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro JB0101 denim, click here.

Japan Blue's "skinny straight" denim fit is slim in the top block, has a low rise, runs slim in the leg, and tapers from the thigh to the leg opening. This is currently the slimmest fit offered by either Japan Blue or Momotaro.

Japan Blue x Momotaro 14.8oz tight straight vintage raw selvedge denim. Model JB0701. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro JB0701 denim, click here.

Japan Blue's "tight straight" denim fit is slim in the top block, has a medium rise, runs slim in the leg, and tapers slightly towards the leg opening. Japan Blue's "tight straight" fit is the same "tight straight" fit used in the Momotaro line.

This denim series uses a 14.8oz sanforized raw selvedge denim fabric which has been rope dyed in pure indigo. The selvedge is red and white. Contrasting light blue thread is used along the inseam. The use of a contrast inseam color is a common feature in both Momotaro and Japan Blue denims.

Japan Blue custom engraved antique gold finish buttons.

Antique gold rivets. Hidden coin pocket selvedge (this is also a common feature in both the Japan Blue and Momotaro denim lines).

White leather patch stamped with the traditional Momotaro/Japan Blue logo.

Button fly.

Japan Blue logo stamp on interior pocket bag.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" Denim Series - - Restocks Now Available!

Our recent shipment from Rampuya included restocks of one of our new favorites, Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" Denim. All sizes are now available once again in both fits, sizes 29-36.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" 14.8oz skinny straight raw selvedge denim. Model 0100SP. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro 0100SP, click here.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" 14.8oz tight straight raw selvedge denim. Model 0100SP. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro 0700SP, click here.

The Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" denim series features many of the same design features used on the "Going to Battle" Momotaro line, including the 2 white "warrior" stripes on the back right pocket. The "Going to Battle" stripes are a symbol of Japanese tradition representing honor and strength. Theses warrior stripes have been used in many contexts in Japanese history and culture. One of the most well known associations is from the Japanese folklore story of "Momotaro" who carried a flag with two white stripes as he left to battle a band of marauding Oni (ogres) on a distant island who terrorized the region. These two lines have multiple meaning to the Japanese people and to Rampuya which will discuss further in a more dedicated blog post, today we introduce the denim.

This denim series uses a 14.8oz sanforized raw selvedge denim fabric which has been rope dyed in pure indigo. The fabric is 100% cotton right hand twill with a red & white selvedge.

Contrasting pink thread is used along the inseam. The use of a contrast inseam color is a common feature in both Momotaro and Japan Blue denims. The pink color represents the peach from the "Momotaro" folklore story.

Hidden coin pocket selvedge.

Momotaro/Rampuya custom engraved brushed nickel buttons.

Momotaro copper rivets with the Momotaro peach logo on the back side.

Button fly.

Cowhide leather patch.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Vintage Series" Denim - - Restocks Just Arrived!

Japan Blue x Momotaro denim has been very popular since its arrival last month. Today we received a new shipment restocking the vintage series denim. All sizes are available once again, sizes 29-36. The following two models use the same fabric and all of the same details made in two different fits - skinny straight and tight straight.

Japan Blue x Momotaro 14.8oz skinny straight vintage raw selvedge denim. Model JB0101. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro JB0101 denim, click here.

Japan Blue's "skinny straight" denim fit is slim in the top block, has a low rise, runs slim in the leg, and tapers from the thigh to the leg opening. This is currently the slimmest fit offered by either Japan Blue or Momotaro.

Japan Blue x Momotaro 14.8oz tight straight vintage raw selvedge denim. Model JB0701. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro JB0701 denim, click here.

Japan Blue's "tight straight" denim fit is slim in the top block, has a medium rise, runs slim in the leg, and tapers slightly towards the leg opening. Japan Blue's "tight straight" fit is the same "tight straight" fit used in the Momotaro line.

This denim series uses a 14.8oz sanforized raw selvedge denim fabric which has been rope dyed in pure indigo. The selvedge is red and white. Contrasting light blue thread is used along the inseam. The use of a contrast inseam color is a common feature in both Momotaro and Japan Blue denims.

Japan Blue custom engraved antique gold finish buttons.

Antique gold rivets. Hidden coin pocket selvedge (this is also a common feature in both the Japan Blue and Momotaro denim lines).

White leather patch stamped with the traditional Momotaro/Japan Blue logo.

Button fly.

Japan Blue logo stamp on interior pocket bag.

2 Lines - Nihon - Japan - Momotaro - The Meaning Behind the Momotaro "Going to Battle" Series

Momotaro "Going to Battle" series feature the two lines painted on the back pockets or sleeves. These two lines represent Japan and Japanese folklore "Momotaro," the denim label's namesake.

Do you know "two lines" in Japanese is "Nihon," and "Nihon" (or "Nippon") also means Japan? In Japanese, "Hon" or "Pon" is used in counting long objects like lines. Ippon means one, Nihon means two, Sanbon means three, etc. Thus, "Nihon" means "two lines" or Japan, depending on the context. The two lines painted on the Momotaro "Going to Battle" series denim thus represent Japan and its artisan culture.

The two lines painted on the Momotaro "Going to Battle" series denim also represent the spirits of the Japanese popular folklore hero "Momotaro." The "Momotaro" folklore originates in Okayama, Japan, and is said to have been made in the Muromachi era (1336 to 1573) and become wide spread among the people in the Edo era (1603 to 1868). There are several versions of the story, but the most common version goes as follows. Momotaro came to the earth inside a giant peach, which was found floating down a river by an old, childless woman while washing clothes. The woman and her husband discovered the child when they tried to open the peach to eat it. The child explained he had been sent by heaven to be their son. The couple named him Momotaro, from momo (peach) and taro (eldest son in the family). Years later, Momotaro left to fight a band of marauding oni (ogres) on a distant island and during his quest he carried the flag depicting two lines. Momotaro won a victory and came back to the old couple to live with them happy ever after. In the folklore, the two lines represented Momotaro's courage and loyalty.

The "Momotaro" folklore is in the spirits of the people in Okayama. The two lines painted on the "Going to Battle" series denim represent the Okayama tradition of hard work and artisanship. The two lines also symbolize the courage and loyalty of the Okayama hero "Momotaro." The two lines represent the generations of knowledge, expertise, and hard work artisanship that make many of the Japanese products we love so great.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" 14.8oz Raw Selvedge Denim

The Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" denim series features many of the same design features used on the "Going to Battle" Momotaro line, including the 2 white "warrior" stripes on the back right pocket. The "Going to Battle" stripes are a symbol of Japanese tradition representing honor and strength. Theses warrior stripes have been used in many contexts in Japanese history and culture. One of the most well known associations is from the Japanese folklore story of "Momotaro" who carried a flag with two white stripes as he left to battle a band of marauding Oni (ogres) on a distant island who terrorized the region. These two lines have multiple meaning to the Japanese people and to Rampuya which will discuss further in a more dedicated blog post, today we introduce the denim.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" 14.8oz skinny straight raw selvedge denim. Model 0100SP. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro 0100SP, click here.

Japan Blue's "skinny straight" denim fit is slim in the top block, has a low rise, runs slim in the leg, and tapers from the thigh to the leg opening. This is currently the slimmest fit offered by either Japan Blue or Momotaro.

Japan Blue x Momotaro "Going to Battle" 14.8oz tight straight raw selvedge denim. Model 0100SP. Sizes 29-34, 36. 100% cotton. Made in Japan. $200. For more information on the Japan Blue x Momotaro 0700SP, click here.

Japan Blue's "tight straight" denim fit is slim in the top block, has a medium rise, runs slim in the leg, and tapers slightly towards the leg opening. Japan Blue's "tight straight" fit is the same "tight straight" fit used in the Momotaro line.

This denim series uses a 14.8oz sanforized raw selvedge denim fabric which has been rope dyed in pure indigo. The fabric is 100% cotton right hand twill with a red & white selvedge.

Contrasting pink thread is used along the inseam. The use of a contrast inseam color is a common feature in both Momotaro and Japan Blue denims. The pink color represents the peach from the "Momotaro" folklore story.

Hidden coin pocket selvedge.

Momotaro/Rampuya custom engraved brushed nickel buttons.

Momotaro copper rivets with the Momotaro peach logo on the back side.

Button fly.

Cowhide leather patch.