YP301510S
Regular price $61.00ZEN T-Shirt
A Triple Collaboration: Kenchoji Temple × Kamari Maeda × Kamakura Shirts
This special edition T-shirt is a triple collaboration between Kenchoji Temple—the top-ranking temple among the Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura—calligrapher and presentation creator Kamari Maeda, and Makers Shirt Kamakura.
Made from 100% cotton with a firm and premium texture, the T-shirt features the calligraphy of "ZEN" and "Hōjō Tokusō-ke" (※), written by Kamari Maeda.
※ Refers to the ruling family line of the Hōjō clan, which led the Kamakura Shogunate.
A dual-branded tag of Kenchoji and Kamakura Shirts is sewn on the left hem, adding a touch of exclusivity to the piece.
Perfect not only for daily wear but also as a thoughtful gift for those who love Kamakura—its temples or its shirts—or for overseas visitors.
Learn more about this special triple collaboration below:
Kenchoji Temple
Located in Kita-Kamakura, Kenchoji is the head temple of the Kenchoji school of the Rinzai sect and ranks first among the Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura.
It is known as Japan’s first Zen temple, and to this day, it continues to host rigorous training for monks. Zazen meditation sessions for the public are also very popular.
https://www.kenchoji.com/
About Kamari Maeda
Presentation Creator / Calligrapher
A graduate of Tokyo Gakugei University’s Department of Calligraphy, Maeda has forged a career as an independent calligrapher.
He is active both in Japan and internationally, holding solo exhibitions and live performances in locations such as New York, Asia, and Europe.
Currently, he is also the calligrapher for The Elusive Samurai, a manga set in Kamakura that is serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and adapted into a TV anime.
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A fantastic shirt with a timeless Ivy style. The seersucker fabric is lightweight, breathable, and perfect for warm weather, while the construction and overall quality are excellent.
For sizing, I'm typically between a European 39/40. I chose a 16½ for a more comfortable, relaxed fit, and it was exactly what I was looking for. If you prefer a roomier fit rather than a tailored one, sizing up worked well for me.
Versatile formal trousers with excellent fabric, tailoring, and overall construction. I'm very happy with the quality and fit.
For sizing reference, I normally wear a 34-inch waist. Based on my previous experience with Kamakura, I usually size up by one, so I ordered a size 50—and it fits perfectly.
If you're between sizes , consider sizing up. I'll definitely be buying more colours in this style.
As an older fella who’s enjoyed (or been underwhelmed by) OCBDs from shirtmakers over the years (e.g., Troy Guild, Brooks Brothers, Sero, Mercer & Sons, Jake’s (London), Drake’s, O’Connell’s, Individualized), this Kamakura AMETORA shirt is a valentine to what a classic OCBD is supposed to be; it definitely checks all the boxes: full cut, unfused placket/ cuffs/ collar, the correct placket width, medium weight cloth, and a collar-roll as god intended (and few makers get right). Great sizing, too: i typically get a 15.5 X 33 shirt and this 15.5” turned out to be perfect in the sleeves for me. More color options, please.
Usual bespoke user. Apart from bespoke, best quality shirt that I have tried. Is my first purchase and won’t be the last. Thanks!
I was a bit reluctant to make this purchase because I couldn't decide whether the Medium or Large would be the best fit. For items like this, I would normally buy a Medium. For reference, I'm 6'2" and 165 lbs. After going back and forth - and reading that this garment is intended as an overshirt - I decided on the Large size. Lucky for me, the fit is perfect. It's not too big. It drapes beautifully, and the design, with its simplicity and clean lines, is exactly what I was looking for. I'm hard to please when it comes to clothing. Purchasing online is even more daunting. Ordering internationally without a return policy felt like a real bet. However, I made the bet, and I'm very happy that I did. I've had it for less than a week and have received multiple compliments from multiple strangers, which is unusual - more of a testament to its beautiful simplicity.


