Hachimaki

Takeru Kobayashi wearing a hachimaki, 2010

A hachimaki (鉢巻) is a Japanese headband, usually made of red or white cloth, typically featuring a design of kanji at the front. It is worn as a symbol of effort or courage by the wearer, especially by those in the military, or to simply keep sweat off one's face.[citation needed]

History

The origin of the hachimaki is uncertain. The most common theory[citation needed] states that they originated as headbands worn by samurai, worn underneath armour to stop cuts from their helmets and to make wearing their helmets more comfortable.

Kamikaze pilots wore hachimaki before flying to their deaths.

Styles

Hachimaki sold in a store

Hachimaki are typically decorated with inspirational slogans, such as Nippon Ichi (日本一, "the best of Japan"). They are also typically decorated with the rising sun motif, usually in the center of the headband.

Common slogans

Some common slogans include:

  • Ichiban (一番, "number one")
  • Gōkaku (ごうかく/合格, "success")
  • Hisshō (必勝, "determined to win")
  • Nihon/Nippon (日本, "Japan")
  • Kamikaze (神風, "divine wind")
  • Tōkon (とうこん/闘魂, "fighting spirit")

Gallery

See also


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