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sweaters that only cover the waist?


Somebody please tell me what those things are called? I have watched a lot of Japanese movies, but never noticed them until I started watching Fukasaku films.

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nevermind

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Japanese call it "Haramaki". It means "winding it on the belly" in English. Originally, it effects heating belly during winter to adoid sick coming from chilled belly. It is made of wool. Althoguh it is completely under wear, mannered Yakuza like it to show up, trying making himself looked be rough.
Apart from its working well, they say it has secondary reason that it suites fine in order to conceal weapon.

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i had the same question, never saw it before. thanks for the answer.

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