The Japanese school bag, or Randoseru, is the staple of elementary education in Japan.
But companies have recently begun to make them for adults too.
Will these bags be practical and stylish for grown-up use, or are they still just for kids?
We’ll find out in this episode of Life in Japan!
OK, I've got my Hako bag and we're ready to rock 'n roll!
[Life in Japan Theme Song]
What is going on Momma chan?
Today is sodaigomi day, glorious day.
The garbage gets taken away!
Get rid of the big big trash!
Ok Daddy, you need to move the car... Good morning Sarah!
We're going to put our bikes in one line...
We're not getting rid of your bikes, are we? No!
Big garbage day is a glorious day indeed.
8 o'clock, hopefully sayonara!
Slow motion, ok? We're going to make it slow motion.
3, 2, 1...
Oh, you guys in slow motion!
Oh my goodness!
So everyday going to school we load up the bikes.
Vitamins!
What?!
I like this one. Vitamins, get your vitamins!
Sarah, you don't care for your vitamins?
Just do it! I kind of like it.
You kind of like it?
I do not like it. You don't like it either?
Oh! I have no problem
Ok let's put your bag in.
Loading up, ready for school.
Got all of your Randoseru's in here.
Alright, rock 'n roll, here we go.
I'm the mule.
I get to cart all the girls backpacks with me as I walk them to school.
It's time for some Spring cleaning!
We're going to get rid of stuff, here we go!
Well the great home clean-out continues!
This? I love this!
What is this?
Oh these are gummies, but you guys don't like these gummies.
My goodness.
Do you remember our randoseru video, the video about the kids' backpacks?
Well we have a special treat for you
The people at Hako sent us a couple randoserus for adults to try out
We're about to open them and see what they're like. Here we go.
Yea! Yea!
It's just like a randoseru Is this how they come?
With a little package like this? Yeah.
Whoa, Oh wow
Whoa! But this is for mommy and daddy...
Look at these! I can't see!
They're beautiful! Oh my goodness!
Whoa! I want to try it!
Wow - this is really nice. This is really pretty.
Ok we open it from over here...
Oh wow, there's a card.
From Hako, thank you! Yep, there it is.
That's interesting. You can put something in there?
Maybe, let's see how it opens.
I know, Oh, it's got a little buckle there huh?
Is that just like yours, guys?
Wow
It's got a little pouch here you can put your laptop so it's protected... Yes
Oh, the sides unzip so you can have access.
Easier access in and out.
Oh nice!
And then side- you have side zippers.
Does it go all the way through? Yes.
Very nice! It's such soft material.
Are you going to use it?
Yes, of course I'm going to use it someday.
It's a nice color.
I feel like I'm going to school!
This might be mommy's, this might be daddy's
Hako Oh the black is beautiful.
Oh that looks like daddy's!
Now we got to fill it up with stuff.
Whoa! He almost fits in it!
There's a girly randoseru and then...
The adult one is a little taller and a little thinner.
Oh yeah, huh
Well it looks like they found something to do with the boxes, huh?
I can barely fit! Oh my!
Oh Joshua, yea Dude!
Thanks to the Hako for sending us these bags
Check it out, the link is in the descpriton.
This is going to be my dogs home.
A home for your dog, huh Sarah?
I'm going to decorate it. Oh nice.
What are we getting at Nitori today?
I need to buy a rug and some storage containers.
A rug and some storage containers— let's go for it!
Here we go, what do we see?
There's a lot of blue. I know, they do, they like blue, don't they?
Blue and gray.
140/160 That gray is nice.
We got our mat and now we're looking for some containers.
Oh look, I match! There you go!
Joshua, which one are we going to get for you when you start elementary school?
A nice red one! Yea, you like red, don't you?
So, what do you think?
This bag is super nice for carrying books
And just—if you're going out by yourself.
It's not necessarily a mom bag, there's not enough pockets for a mom bag,
But otherwise, if I didn't have my kids with me, great bag.
Nice.
So when's Nitori going to sponsor us, do you think?
Yeah right! Hopefully soon!
It's one of my favorite stores.
The thing is going to be great.
Do you want it this way? Nope.
Oh here we go.
Very soft to walk on — I like it!
Hey guys, let's see! How are the dog houses going?
Good. Good?
We're decorating. Oh, you sure are!
Joshua made this at school so I noticed we can put it in the dog house.
Oh cool.
Oo, it looks like we're coming together nicely, huh?
Very good!
Anna-cakes also getting in there. Alright!
Sarah, how's it going? Good? Ok!
OK, I've got my Hako bag and we're ready to rock 'n roll! Here we go.
Time for the official card presentation!
To mom from Anna, I love you. Thank you mom. Oh that's beautiful!
Happy Mother's Day, yea!
To Mommy—Oh my goodness!
You are the best mom in the whole world, I love you, from Becca.
To Mommy Sarah's is so cool.
Oh wow!
Mother's Day. Aw Sarah, that's so good. Look at these cute little stickers.
Aw, you guys did such a good job with your Mother's Day cards—all of you girls!
Can I unpause?
No Joshua, you need to give mommy a big hug.
Big hug for Mother's Day! Big hug and kiss!
And it's your turn Daddy to give her a Mother's Day... Awww!
Aww, Mmmmm
(Everyone cheers)
Let's get one more
Yeah!
It's Mother's Day! We're heading to Paz Church
There's going to be a special kids' presentation today,
A special message for the mothers. It's going to be a great day.
You can check it out online or come in person if you're close.
Our Mother's Day celebration is just about to begin!
People are coming, the worship team is ready to go! Whew yes!
Talking about Mother's Day and mothers!
It has gotten thick in here! Oh, there we go.
Careful, don't hit your mother!
OK, you throw and I"ll watch you.
OK, should Daddy throw the big ones now?
No, not behind me, go in front of me.
Life is like a Randoseru, you only get out of it what you put into it.
If you put good things in, you’ll get good things out,
but if you put negative things in, well…, don’t expect to get positive results!
Smell it, Joey Joey?
Can you give this to momma?
Is it like an expedition?
I don't know what's expedition.
And expedition, like an adventure through the woods! Yeah!
I'm just holding my hands up so I don't get my hands...
Where's Joshua? Oh!
They come, bringing in the sheaves!
Do you see Joshua, Joey Joey?
Where is he Joey Joey, where's Joshua?
AHHHHHHH!!!!!
There he is!
Run Joey Joey, run!
Is your wild bouquet ready? Just about.
That's pretty! Wow.
Nine...
Who has brick? No one?
No one. No one?!
Special card then
Yes, alright, go ahead.
Who's going to win the game? Me.
Six! Man, I'm blocked.
We had a lot of fun this video trying out these randoserus for adults.
It was quite a cool experience. They've made them so stylish, so nice to use.
In our little bit of time using it, I think it would be best suited in like a business or school kind of situation.
Where you have documents or books you're taking with you.
Maybe a small computer.
Thanks for watching Life in Japan.
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And until next time we'll see you on Life in Japan.
Oh boy, who's winning?
No one. Anna.
Anna? Or Becca? I'm losing.