Tokyo-inspired food stall with red lanterns and teal wood,

BEHIND THE PRINT: Tokyo Street Kitchen

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One more bite before midnight.

A red lantern catches your eye. Steam curls above a counter, a wooden stool waits nearby, and dinner suddenly feels more interesting than whatever was on the schedule. That imagined detour is where our story begins.

Oldskull’s Tokyo Street Kitchen graphic T-shirt, Express HDX 133, brings that mood into an everyday outfit. Weathered teal panels, Japanese lettering and vintage textures give the artwork the character of a favourite food-stall sign.

Small details, a whole night inside the print

Look at the colour first. Warm red lanterns sit against faded teal, creating a lively contrast that still feels worn in. The lettering and illustrated storefront reward a closer look. Together, they suggest a place with its own rhythm, somewhere you might stop for a quick meal and end up staying longer.


How to style a Japanese graphic tee

Start with straight-leg jeans and simple sneakers. The detailed print already gives the outfit a focal point, so a familiar pair of trousers lets it breathe. For cooler evenings, add an open overshirt so the central illustration stays visible.

If you prefer a relaxed shape, compare the measurements on the product page with a T-shirt you already enjoy wearing. Lay that tee flat and check its width and length. Use the size information for the specific product you choose, because fit can vary between styles.

SHOP TOKYO STREET KITCHEN

Choose your next print by its story

A food-stall scene might be your starting point. Another day could call for an expressive animal illustration or a different piece of Asian-inspired artwork. Build your collection around the details you keep coming back to.

Check the individual product pages for current prices, sizes and availability. If you are building a three-tee rotation, explore Pick 3 Tees, Save 10% for the current offer and eligible designs.

What would you order after midnight?

Every city has a dish people will cross town for. What is yours? Tell us the dish and the city on Instagram or Facebook at @oldskullstore. Your answer might introduce another Oldskull fan to their next favourite meal.

Until then, choose the print you want to take out tonight.

FIND YOUR NEXT GRAPHIC TEE




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T-Shirt Size Guide

Use a tee that fits you well. Lay it flat and measure straight across the chest, 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the armholes. Double that number for the chest circumference of the garment.

Approximate garment chest measurements
Size Flat width Chest around
M 20 in / 50.8 cm 40 in / 101.6 cm
L 22 in / 55.9 cm 44 in / 111.8 cm
XL 24 in / 61.0 cm 48 in / 121.9 cm
XXL 25 in / 63.5 cm 50 in / 127.0 cm

For length, measure from the shoulder at the collar to the bottom hem. Check the individual product page for its length and fit, as these vary by style.

Oldskull T-shirt diagram showing where to measure chest width, length and sleeve