Comparisons
8 Japanese-Inspired Graphic Tee Brands, Compared Honestly (2026)
Tokyo-Tiger, Suzushii, IrezumiEmpire, Uniqlo UT and more, compared on price, shipping, returns, fabric and style. Facts checked on each brand's own site.
The Journal
The folklore behind our designs, plus the practical stuff: how the tees fit, what the kanji actually says, and how we stack up against other brands. Written by people who should probably be drawing.
Gift guide
Gifts for Japan Lovers, Sorted by What Kind of Person They Are
Japanese gift ideas sorted by personality: the cat person, the folklore nerd, the ramen person, the art-history one and the friend who is always late. Plus...
Comparisons
InkForm vs Tokyo-Tiger: Which Japanese-Inspired Tee Should You Buy?
Tokyo-Tiger has thousands of designs at $23.99. InkForm has 48 folklore designs printed in the US. An honest comparison of price, shipping time, returns and style.
Comparisons
InkForm vs Suzushii: Two Japanese-Inspired Tee Brands, Compared
Suzushii does retro Japanese label designs with free worldwide shipping. InkForm does folklore with dry humor, printed in the US. Price, delivery, returns and fabric, compared.
Japanese language
What Does the Japanese on Our Shirts Say? (And Is It Okay to Wear?)
Every line of Japanese on InkForm's shirts, translated. Plus how to check what any kanji shirt says before you buy it, and an honest take on...
Japanese folklore
Maneki-neko Meaning: Japan's Lucky Cat, Explained (Paws, Colors and the Coin)
The maneki-neko is Japan's beckoning lucky cat. What it means, the legends behind it, left paw vs right paw, what each color stands for, and the...
Japanese folklore
Raijin: The Japanese God of Thunder, Explained (Drums, Fujin and Your Belly Button)
Raijin is the Japanese god of thunder and lightning. What he looks like, why he plays taiko drums, his partner Fujin the wind god, and why...
Fit and care
InkForm Tee Fit, Sizing and Quality: Do They Shrink?
How InkForm tees fit, the full S-3XL size chart, whether pre-shrunk ring-spun cotton shrinks, how DTG printing works, and how to wash a printed tee so...
Japanese folklore
Kappa: Japan's River Yokai, Explained (and Why It Loves Cucumbers)
The kappa is a river yokai from Japanese folklore with a shell, a beak and a dish of water on its head. Its legends, weaknesses, and...