Long before the age of electric fans and air conditioning, Japan had Jinbei.
What is Jinbei 甚平?
Rooted in traditional life, Jinbei exemplifies the Japanese approach to seasonal comfort: functional, refined and perfectly suited for summer. Typically worn as loungewear or to festivals like Bon Odori and lantern-lit matsuri, it consists of a short-sleeved, kimono-style top and matching shorts.
Made from breathable fabrics like cotton or hemp, Jinbei allows airflow with its relaxed fit, open seams and underarm vents. The result is a refined garment that is cool and easy to wear, with a traditional twist. Worn by both adults and children, it remains a nostalgic icon of summer.
Contemporary tradition
Minimalist patterns and unisex silhouettes blend timeless design with modern versatility.
Thoughtful comfort
Relaxed fits, open seams and underarm vents offer breathable comfort for warm weather and everyday wear.
Smart fabrics choices
Made from natural cotton, shijira-ori fabric for heritage and lyocell-cotton blend fabric for modern innovation.
Practical care
Machine washable in a laundry net, quick to dry and low-maintenance.
The Wisdom of Shijira-ori
Made from breathable fabrics like cotton or hemp, Jinbei allows airflow with its relaxed fit, open seams and underarm vents. The result is a refined garment that is cool and easy to wear, with a traditional twist. Worn by both adults and children, it remains a nostalgic icon of summer.
The subtle waves in the weave are more than aesthetic—they improve airflow and prevent cling, making the fabric exceptionally breathable.
From Edo (1603 – 1868) to Modern Day
Jinbei is believed to have evolved from jinbei haori, a type of outerwear modelled after the coats worn by foot soldiers and lower-ranking samurai during the Warring States period. Over time, this military-inspired garment was adopted by Edo-period townspeople as casual summer wear.
By the Taishō era (1912–1926), jinbei with tube sleeves gained popularity for their practicality. The matching set we recognise today became widespread in the Showa era in the1960s, adapting to Japan’s hot, humid summers.
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