English T-shirts in Japan: "The Cotton Were Born In An Age When They Were Cotton..."

Communications in a foreign language can be simultaneously challenging, beautiful, educational and hilarious.  You can stay up-to-the-minute on Japanese fashion by reading haute-couture magazines like EW,

or by watching what the kids are wearing.  Here are some English t-shirts spotted in Japan, Spring 2007:

chin up young lady

one can only hope the same holds ture for tomorrow

further proof that getting is better than receiving

yes Maam!

learning starts on the ride to school

Saturday in the Park, I think it was the fourth of July

Lo and behold, "percability" is an actual geological term defining the ease with which gases, liquids or plant roots penetrate or pass through a layer of soil, an important factor in building for sustainability.

La Dolce Vita!


makes ya wonder what's inscribed on their woolens.