chanchanko (clothes)

A traditional Japanese padded vest with front ties to hold it closed, worn over everyday clothing for warmth during the winter.

It was mostly used as clothing for kids, but there is a custom for people who are celebrating reaching 60 years of age to wear a red chanchanko. This custom has become less popular in recent times.

It is often mixed up with other stuffed garments like the hanten, dotera or tanzen, but is easily told apart because it has no sleeves.

They also appear in a Japanese urban legend called the "Red chanchanko", a variant of Aka Manto.

Examples

Notable characters

• Kitarou from Gegege no Kitarou
• Kitasan Black from Umamusume
• Mito Mitsukuni from Mito Koumon

See also

• Japanese clothes
• Tag group:Attire