Japanese elementary school children ... Eventually, it became known as the randoseru, from the Dutch word for backpack, "ransel." Two years later, in 1887, then Prime Minister Hirobumi Ito ...

An excellent carry-on-sized travel and adventure backpack can be a packing game changer. Whether used solo for shorter trips or carried along with other luggage for extended journeys, the best options ...

The Japanese language has three types of characters: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Hiragana and Katakana are phonetic symbols, each representing one syllable while Kanji is ideogram, each stand ...

It’s finally time to clear out the box of canvas totes sitting in your kitchen and trade them in for a carryall that combines style and function: the designer backpack. For the commuter ...

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After researching and comparing the best carry-on backpacks from leading travel brands, we decided on a winner: The sleek and functional Monos Metro Backpack, which is also versatile enough to use ...

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While there are a variety of flattering yet functional diaper bag styles available – including crossbody options, totes and even fanny packs – the diaper bag backpack is arguably the most ...