LeSportsac meets Japanese Art
LeSportsac is proud to announce a creative project with Eirakuya, a revered name in traditional Japanese Art. This partnership blends Eirakuya’s timeless artistry with LeSportsac’s iconic American design, creating a collection that celebrates cultural harmony and important symbols.
Inspired by animals that hold special meaning in Japanese culture—dogs, cats, rabbits, cranes, and horses—each design embodies its unique symbolism of luck and prosperity. These motifs have been thoughtfully created to serve as modern talismans, bringing good fortune wherever they go.
In a nod to the Japanese phrase for "good relationship," which shares the same pronunciation as "5 yen," this collection features five distinctive Medium Square Cosmetic bags. Through this symbolic number, we aim to foster “relationships full of good fortune” with our customers around the world. We look forward to sharing this beautiful and meaningful project with you!
Dogs have been cherished in Japan since ancient times, o en regarded as “messengers that invite good fortune.” The Inu Hariko—a traditional Japanese papier-mâché representation of this auspicious dog—serves as inspiration for our design. We have combined the symbolism of this lucky dog with a traditional Japanese knotted lattice pattern, representing "eternity" and "prosperity."
JAPANESE ART DOG
Cats have long been celebrated in Japan as auspicious animals, symbolizing “prosperity in business” and “good health and fortune within the family.” The front design features a playful cat dancing to the song “Nekoja, Nekoja to Osshaimasuga Nekoga,” a tune that gained popularity during the Meiji period. The back design
portrays a delicate ink painting of a cat with its back turned and head slightly tilted, seemingly lost in thought, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
JAPANESE ART CAT
Rabbits are another auspicious symbol in Japan, representing “leaping forward” and “prosperity of descendants.” This design features a lucky rabbit, the Nanten fruit, and the full moon, all illustrated in the traditional sumi-e ink painting style. The Nanten fruit, whose name rhymes with the phrase “overcoming hardship,” is also believed to bring good luck.
JAPANESE ART BUNNY
Cranes are revered in Japan as symbols of longevity and marital harmony.
Origami cranes carry additional meanings, including good health, happiness, good luck, and swift recovery from illness, while also serving as a universal “symbol of peace.” For this design, we incorporated origami cranes to represent “peace and good fortune” for all.
JAPANESE ART CRANES
Horses are another popular auspicious animal in Japan, symbolizing “leaping forward” and “good luck.” One notable example is the hidariuma (the left horse), which is said to be a horse that will not stumble if mounted from the left side. Conversely, if ridden from the right, it is believed to have a tendency to trip. The tradition of riding from the left symbolizes living a life free of obstacles—a true blessing. This design features the hidariuma alongside traditional Japanese patterns such as pine, bamboo, plum, and cloisonné, further enhancing its auspicious charm.
