2019 Limited Edition Kyoto/Boston Sister City T-Shirt (Size S only)

Celebrate 60 years of Sister City friendship between Boston and Kyoto with this Limited Edition T-Shirt exclusive to the Japan Society of Boston! The design features landmarks from Boston and Kyoto! Gas Lamp and Stone Lantern: Depictions of gifts exchanged between the City of Boston and the City of Kyoto. Both are now displayed at the City Hall of their respective Sister City. Arch at Rowes Wharf: A neo-classical landmark in Boston, which welcomes visitors from a far arriving to the Boston Harbor and on the Greenway. Japanese Gate: A traditional design found throughout Japan. This particular design is based on a gate belonging to the Kozuru Family, who first introduced Jeff Hayes to Japan. White Pine: A branch from a tree found in both Boston and Kyoto. The Japan Society of Boston commissioned Artist Jeffrey H. Hayes to create a design celebrating the six decades of friendship between Boston and Kyoto as Sister Cities and recognizing their citizens for contributing to nurturing that relationship. Jeffrey H. Hayes is a local Artist, who has worked at various advertising agencies, where he contributed to many groundbreaking and award-winning web campaigns and animation projects. He is also the artistic genius behind a classic t-shirt design for the band "Phish." The partnership between Jeffrey and his wife, Niho Kozuru - a Japan-born artist working in Boston, embodies the mission of the Japan Society of Boston to collaborate across cultures. High quality t-shirt featuring: - 100% ring spun cotton - Soft washed garment dyed fabric - Twill label - Set-in sleeves - Twill-taped neck and shoulders - Double-needle stitching on neck, sleeves, and bottom hem - Shoulder-to-shoulder taping