Earth Day is a day to think about the global environment. Mountain Hardware is releasing a T-shirt in collaboration with world-traveling photographer Uruma Takezawa.

Every year during this season, we hear the phrase "Earth Day. The literal translation of the word is "Earth Day," and it is a day to think about the earth's environment and be thankful for the natural environment. The first Earth Day was held in 1970. This year marks 55 years of history.

Mountain Hardwear, which agrees with this idea, is releasing a special item.

This T-shirt has a print of a rock wall in the middle of winter in the polar regions. (Mountain Hardwear) T-shirt ¥7,700 (Columbia Sportswear Japan)

Back print.

Photo taken by Uruma Takezawa.

This T-shirt has a print of white ice on the wings of a blackbird in extremely cold weather. Mountain Hardwear] T-shirt ¥7,700 (Columbia Sportswear Japan)

Back print.

Photo taken by Uruma Takezawa.

T-shirt printed with an iceberg off the coast of Kanak at sunset. (Mountain Hardwear) T-shirt ¥7,700 (Columbia Sportswear Japan)

Back print.

Photo taken by Uruma Takezawa.

That is why we collaborated with photographer Uruma Takezawa, who has visited 140 countries and regions around the world, to create these T-shirts.

A photo taken during a dog sledding expedition in the Arctic with the theme of "Light in the midnight sun" was incorporated into the T-shirt design in a bold print. The material used is, of course, polyester made from 100% recycled raw material. The cotton-like material is comfortable to wear and can be worn both in outdoor situations and in everyday life in the city.

To commemorate this collaboration, Mountain HardwearEarth Day Special SiteThen,Interview with Mr. Takezawaandvideois now open to the public. Knowing the changes taking place in the polar regions and the thoughts behind the artwork may provide an opportunity to think about the Earth and the natural environment, which is also the essence of Earth Day.