IN STOCK Happi: Cherry Blossom Festival

In early Spring, Cherry Blossom Festivals are celebrated around the world, and this happi is designed to celebrate the fleeting beauty of this season. 

The kanji on the back means sakura, or cherry blossom. The word sakura is also written in hiragana on the front boarder. On the chest is the kanji for hanami, meaning flower viewing, the perfect past-time of this season - whether you're in Kyoto or Cedar Rapids. Spring is the time of year to sit and appreciate the beauty of cherry blossoms… while they last!

What are happi? Happi are loose, lightweight jackets, most often worn in Japan during festivals or worn to support a team, group, or company. Happi are more casual than a kimono or yukata and are meant to be worn over other clothing. 

Fit: For most people, the garment hangs below the waistline, and the sleeves cover about three-fourths of the arms. 

Happi are "one-size-fits-most", yet Kong Sumo offers three sizes to accommodate the wide range of bodies in our community. Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight are meant to correspond to body sizes you'd expect to compete in those weight classes. 

All happi are 29.5" tall, with sleeves are that are 14" long. For circumference, it's important to remember that the happi do not meet in the middle, so this measurement is not the same as a waist or chest measurement. Circumference: Lightweight: 38", Middleweight: 52", Heavyweight: 74"

While the extra material for the Heavyweight size does cost Kong Sumo extra to produce, we do NOT pass on those costs to our friends. <3