This special edition ZEN T-shirt blends Japanese culture and modern fashion through a collaboration with Kenchoji Temple and calligrapher Kamari Maeda. Made from 100% premium cotton, it features elegant calligraphy that celebrates Zen heritage while offering comfortable wear. Perfect for everyday style or as a thoughtful gift, this T-shirt is a great way to represent the spirit of Kamakura, making it an ideal choice for casual outings or spiritual journeys.
From the brand: ZEN 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.
Cotton 100%
Made in Japan
