The Great Wave off Kanagawa Beach Shorts

Preisspanne: €25.88 bis €45.88

The Great Wave off Kanagawa Beach Shorts bring Katsushika Hokusai’s famous Japanese woodblock print into lightweight summer beachwear. The artwork is printed across the shorts in high resolution, showing a towering blue wave, white foam, fishing boats, Mount Fuji, pale sky, deep indigo water and strong ukiyo-e movement across a regular men’s beach shorts silhouette.

These beach shorts are made from 95% polyester and 5% spandex with a lightweight 120 g/m² fabric weight. The fabric feels smooth, flexible and easy to wear for beach days, poolside outfits, resort wear, summer travel and relaxed warm-weather styling.

The regular fit, elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring support easy comfort for beach walks, poolside wear and casual summer use. The Hokusai artwork gives the shorts a clear Japanese art look while keeping the garment practical for warm-weather outfits.

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Key features

  • Artwork: Inspired by Under the Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai
  • Popular artwork name: The Great Wave off Kanagawa
  • Artwork series: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji
  • Product type: Men’s lightweight beach shorts
  • Art movement: Japanese ukiyo-e / Edo period woodblock print
  • Material: 95% polyester and 5% spandex
  • Fabric weight: 120 g/m²
  • Fit: Regular men’s fit
  • Waist: Elastic waistband with adjustable drawstring
  • Print: High-resolution all-over artwork print
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
  • Product weight: 0.211 kg

About The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai

The Great Wave off Kanagawa is the popular name for Katsushika Hokusai’s woodblock print Under the Wave off Kanagawa. It belongs to the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji and is one of the most recognized works of Japanese ukiyo-e art.

The composition is known for its towering wave, claw-like white foam, fishing boats, small Mount Fuji, deep blue water, pale sky and strong sense of movement. Hokusai places Mount Fuji in the distance while the wave dominates the foreground, creating tension between nature, travel, scale and human vulnerability.

This artwork works especially well on men’s beach shorts because the wave motif naturally matches beachwear. The front and back panels give the wave, foam, boats and Mount Fuji enough space to remain clear. The result is a clean art-fashion piece with a strong Katsushika Hokusai, Japanese ukiyo-e and ocean art identity.

Why these beach shorts work

  • Lightweight summer fabric: The polyester-spandex blend feels smooth, flexible and easy to wear in warm weather.
  • All-over artwork print: The design turns the full garment into wearable Hokusai art instead of using a small front graphic.
  • Comfortable waistband: The elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring help the shorts sit securely during beach, pool and travel use.
  • Regular men’s fit: The cut pairs easily with plain T-shirts, tank tops, linen shirts, slides, sandals or sneakers.
  • Strong Japanese art theme: The design connects the shorts with Hokusai, The Great Wave, Mount Fuji, ukiyo-e, Edo period art and Japanese woodblock printing.

Size guide

This size guide shows product measurements for the men’s lightweight polyester beach shorts. The size chart is manually measured, with a margin of error of 3 cm.

Inches

Measurement S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Length 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 20.9 21.9 22.9 23.9 Waist 31.0 32.0 33.0 34.9 35.9 37.9 39.8 41.8 Hip 41.7 43.7 45.1 47.0 48.0 50.0 52.0 53.9

Centimeters

Measurement S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Length 43.2 45.7 48.2 50.7 53.2 55.7 58.2 60.7 Waist 78.7 81.2 83.7 88.7 91.2 96.2 101.2 106.2 Hip 106 111.1 114.5 119.5 122 127 132 137

How to style these Hokusai Great Wave beach shorts

Pair them with white, navy, cream, light blue, black, beige, grey, indigo or soft sand-colored tops. A plain T-shirt, tank top, linen shirt or open short-sleeve shirt works best because the blue wave artwork already creates the main visual focus.

For a clean beach outfit, wear them with a white T-shirt and slides. For resort styling, pair them with a cream linen shirt and sandals. For a stronger Japanese artwear look, wear them with navy or black and let the blue, white and indigo wave print stand out.

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Shipping and returns

Tracked shipping is available on every order. Returns are accepted within 30 days. See our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy.

Care instructions

  • Machine wash cold with similar colors
  • Turn inside out before washing to help protect the print
  • Do not bleach
  • Tumble dry low
  • Do not iron
  • Do not dry clean

Mini FAQ

Are these beach shorts for men?

Yes. These are men’s beach shorts with a regular fit.

What fabric are they made from?

They are made from 95% polyester and 5% spandex with a 120 g/m² fabric weight.

Does the artwork print cover the shorts?

Yes. The shorts use a high-resolution all-over artwork print inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s Under the Wave off Kanagawa, popularly known as The Great Wave off Kanagawa.

What is the artwork style?

The design is based on Japanese ukiyo-e and Edo period woodblock printing, with a blue wave, white foam, fishing boats, Mount Fuji, pale sky and indigo water.

Why does this artwork work well on beach shorts?

The wave motif naturally fits beachwear, and the larger front and back panels give the wave, foam, boats and Mount Fuji enough space to remain clear.

Do these shorts have an adjustable waist?

Yes. They include an elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring.

What sizes are available?

They are available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL.

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