GOLDFISH T-shirt

King of Goldfish
“RANCHIU” is a high-class fish called the king of goldfish. The old poem on the back says ‘In which cloud has the moon hidden?’ The goldfish combined with the crest of fan which symbolizes water surface make a typical scene of Japanese summer night. It is the longest-selling design in WAJIN products.

【 Episode ～ Enjoy Japan! ～ 】
The goldfish is said to have originated from a red crucian carp discovered by chance in China about 2,000 years ago. Over time, selective breeding was carried out, and the fish were introduced to Japan approximately 500 years ago. Initially, they were enjoyed only by a select few among the aristocracy, however, during the Edo period(1603-1867), breeding techniques were established, and goldfish farming became a popular side business for samurai, leading to their spread among the general public. Japan continued to develop unique varieties, creating a wide range of goldfish, among them, the “RANCHIU” – which originated in Japan – is considered the pinnacle of goldfish varieties.

Ranchu goldfish have enthusiasts all across Japan, and “competitions” are held in various regions where owners bring the fish they have lovingly raised to vie for the title of most beautiful. At these events, the fish are placed in white basins, and judges evaluate them based on their shape, color, and swimming style. Winners are assigned titles similar to the rankings found on a “Sumo-Banzuke(ranking list)”.

Color : Black / Wine
Size : S / M / L / LL(XL) / 3L(XXL)
100% Cotton / Made in Japan
* Wine S / M / L / LL(XL) sizes have been discontinued.
Please kindly understand that the photos displayed might be different a little from the actuality.

A little loose pattern of ‘Relaxed Fit’ makes easy wearing feeling! Domestically-produced fabric which is knitted by a little thick yarn – count twenty is not only soft and pleasant, but also really durable.Strong and detailed stitching by skilled artisans withstands repeated washing and pulling. And the ribs on the collar are tripled to prevent stretching. The more you use, the more comfortable it will become. Silkscreen print gives the image high brightness! We don’t dare use oil based ink which is high in work efficiency, we use eco-friendly water based ink having soft touch. Enjoy the highly detailed beautiful images printed by Japanese artisan’s hands one by one!Please see our web-site for more details about the manufacturing process.

5 Sizes for Unisex

PLEASE NOTE : Our sizes are for Japanese, for standard US sizes, consider ONE SIZE LARGER than your normal size, ie: If you are usually a MEDIUM (M), then consider our LARGE (L) sized T-shirt.
We strongly recommend to measure with T-shirt you own.
There is a discrepancy of ¼”-¾” (0.5cm-2.0cm) depending on the preservation conditions due to the property of cotton knit.

Size Length Width Sleeve S 23 ½ (60) 18 (46) 7 (17.5) M 26 ½ (67) 19 (48) 7 ¾ (19.5) L 28 ¾ (73) 20 ½ (52) 8 (20.5) LL 29 ½ (75) 21 ¾ (55.5) 8 ¼ (21) 3L 30 ¼ (77) 22 ½ (57) 8 ¾ (22.5) inch (cm)

You can wash our products as normal using washing machine, but we recommend the following ways for long time using. Please – Wash inside out. Do not iron print. Before ironing turn T-shirt inside out. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Dry in shade.