Pokeball – Tsurikawa

• Anime style tsurikawa modeled after the popular “Pokeball”
• Includes black “REF!NED” branded strap
• Secured with screws versus a clip for added strength & security
• Made of acrylic / ABS plastic

The ‘hang ring’, otherwise known as a ‘Tsurikawa’ as it’s called in Japan, is basically a hand strap people are supposed to hold on to when riding the bus or train standing up. If you regularly take public transport, then you should know this ‘hang ring’ is just like the ones found in any other country that has a mass transit system.

What makes it cool, however, was that Tsurikawas became a sign of rebellion. Members of the Bosozoku (Japan’s anti-establishment street gangs) would steal Tsurikawas and blatantly hang them off their car’s rear bumpers; ideally dragging them on the ground until they disintegrate. This obviously was illegal and by flaunting one in public on was a subtle way of giving the middle finger to society.