A hachimaki (鉢巻) is a stylized headband (bandana) in Japanese culture, usually made of red or white cloth, worn as a symbol of perseverance or effort by the wearer. These are worn on many occasions, for example, by sports spectators, by women giving birth, students in cram school, office workers, expert tradesmen taking pride in their work, bōsōzoku (teen biker gangs) and even rioters.
Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi wore a hachimaki for the Nathan's hotdog eating competition.
They are generally decorated with inspirational slogans, like 日本一 (Nippon Ichi, "the best of Japan" or "Japan's best"), but most typically with the rising sun motif.
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