In the mid-1950s, disobedient Japanese teenagers from elite families in the Shōnan region became notorious for their freewheeling beach-bum lifestyles. With the 1956 debut of the controversial film, Season of the Sun, they became known as the “Sun Tribe” — and their signature fashion look of aloha shirts became the defining fashion trend of that era.
As tribute to the Sun Tribe’s influence on Kamakura culture, we offer the Shōnan Shirt — a short-sleeved open-collar shirt in Japanese-woven, extra-heavy linen. The shirt body comes in a relaxed fit equal width at chest and waist, with a five-button front, plain back, and a three-inch vent at bottom. The spread-collar closes with a loop. The Shōnan Shirt is perfect for throwing on after a dip in the ocean or surviving a blazing hot summer day in the city.
We’re happy to offer a refund for any items eligible under our return policy within 14 days of receiving your order. For full details →
We use a dynamic pricing system for shipping. The chart shows estimated shipping fees for a 3kg parcel. If your order reaches the free shipping threshold, shipping is free (customs duties may still apply). Otherwise, the fee will fall within the estimated range. Final charges at checkout are the most accurate, as they depend on the receiver's location, currency rate and the actual weight of the parcel.
Shipping Area
Shipping Price & Time
Customs Duties & Taxes
Asia, United States
Estimated USD 0-25 3-4 business days
Estimated 0%-38%
Canada, Mexico, Central America, Middle East, Oceania
Estimated USD 0-25 5-6 business days
Estimated 6%-18%
Europe, South America, Africa
Estimated USD 0-25 EU: 4-5 business days Others: 6-7 business days
Estimated 14%-33%
Free Shipping Thresholds for Main Countries>>
*Please note:
We dispatch orders within 1-5 business days via DHL. Shipping to Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, and Israel are temporarily suspended.
We sometimes separate orders to cut the cost and time of shipping. Please do not worry if you receive two tracking numbers.
There may be a chance our shipping service does not ship to your country. Please contact us should you have questions.
There may be a chance of delay of your delivery due to custom inspection.
Excellent quality shirt with a lovely color. Lightweight and looking forward to wearing it for the summer.
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Marnie W.
Height:6'1"
Weight:220
Size:Medium
My husband loves this shirt!
This was a birthday present for my husband, he wanted something with natural fibers that fit well for the hot summer months. He tried it on today and absolutely loves it. And it drapes so nicely on him! He usually wears a large in tshirts but the fitting said medium, so that's what I ordered – and it fit absolutely perfectly.
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Colin
This my new favourite shirt for the summer.
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Andrew G.
Shonan Linen Indigo
Fantastic construction, it’s an absolute pleasure to wear!
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Victor H.
Get your normal size
I thought it would run small, but a normal medium is the right fit.
It isn't easy to find a fine-gauge cotton sweater, and this one is great. My husband and I (F) both bought multiple sweaters. The fit is relaxed like in the picture, and the waistband allows you to cinch it higher on your hips.
Pros:
- The color for the green and navy sweaters was exactly as shown
- It really does resist odors
Cons:
- The description says to hang dry after washing, in our experience this caused the sweater to stretch. I would suggest drying flat instead.
- There was some variation in the actual size of the garment, the navy we received was smaller than the green.
Wonderful quality as always from Kamakura, with the amazing attention to detail the Vintage Ivy collection is renowned for. A true classic and sure to become a staple of my winter and autumn wardrobe.
I recently picked up the French Work Jacket Kamakura and I'm very impressed. The quality is excellent, and the fit is spot-on—it has that perfect slightly baggy, relaxed workwear silhouette. Highly recommend for a comfortable and stylish jacket!