Hanten

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Hanten Jackets — Traditional Japanese Padded Winter Coats Our hanten collection brings together traditional Japanese padded winter jackets built for comfort during the coldest months, along with a few select haori variants that share the same layered cotton construction. Every hanten in the range follows the classic Japanese winterwear approach — generously cut, thickly padded with cotton batting between outer and lining fabrics, featuring a straight-across front closure and wide sleeves designed for layering over indoor clothing. From the modern buttoned Hanten to the vintage-style and American-pattern reversible variants, alongside the more substantial Hanten Wool Patchwork, the collection covers both traditional Japanese home winterwear and more contemporary reinterpretations suited to casual outerwear beyond the home. The Hanten: Japan's Traditional Winter Home Jacket The hanten (半纏) developed in Japan during the Edo period as a practical garment for middle-class households looking for warmth without the formal weight of more elaborate winter clothing. Unlike the kimono or more structured outerwear worn for outside appearances, the hanten was and remains an indoor garment — worn throughout winter in Japanese homes where traditional construction provides less thermal mass than modern Western housing. The padded cotton construction ( wataire ) traps warmth effectively while allowing freedom of movement, making it ideal for sitting around the kotatsu (heated table), reading, working from home, or moving between rooms in cold months. In contemporary Japan, the hanten has become something of a cultural icon tied to nostalgic winter imagery — alongside the kotatsu, hot mikan oranges, and the sound of the nabe pot simmering, the hanten appears in everything from anime to NHK winter broadcasts as a visual shorthand for quintessential Japanese winter comfort. Younger generations in Tokyo and Osaka have increasingly adopted the hanten as an indoor winterwear piece in the