{"product_id":"5c5v-tokyo-ace-18-japanese-white-baseball-cap","title":"Tokyo Dream 夢 Ace 18 Japanese White Baseball Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003eA big 18 in navy block numbers with a red outline, like the back of a jersey. エース, ace, in navy katakana on the left side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese baseball, 18 is the ace's number. Teams give it to the best starting pitcher on the staff, and it's a big deal to be handed it. The story usually goes back to Tadashi Henry Wakabayashi, who switched to 18 with the Osaka Tigers in the 1930s, and the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo later made it the number only their ace could wear. Japanese pitchers have carried it to the majors ever since. It's the number every kid who pitches dreams of, which is why it sits with Tokyo and 夢. 夢 (yume) means dream, Tokyo's virtue in Five Cities, Five Virtues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a classic dad-hat style baseball cap in 100% chino cotton twill, unstructured and low profile, so it sits close to the head and softens the more you wear it. The adjustable strap and antique buckle at the back mean one size fits most. Available in White, Stone and Khaki. Made to order, and US orders are made in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is 18 the ace number in Japan?\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese teams give 18 to their top starting pitcher. It goes back to Tadashi Henry Wakabayashi of the Osaka Tigers in the 1930s, and the Yomiuri Giants made it the number reserved for their ace. Pitchers like Daisuke Matsuzaka, Kenta Maeda and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have worn 18 in the majors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does エース say?\u003c\/strong\u003e エース (ēsu) is ace, written in katakana. In Japanese baseball it means a team's number-one pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an official team cap?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's an original 5C5V design and isn't affiliated with any team, player or league.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 5C5V stand for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Five Cities, Five Virtues: Sapporo 希 Hope, Tokyo 夢 Dream, Kyoto 和 Harmony, Osaka 力 Strength and Yokohama 信 Trust. Every 5C5V cap carries one city and its virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it embroidered or printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Embroidered in navy thread with a red outline. The front is about 2.5″ × 1.8″ (6.4 × 4.5 cm), and the side is 1.5″ × 0.5″ (3.9 × 1.2 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e One size fits most, with an adjustable strap at the back. It's unstructured and low profile, so it sits close rather than tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spot clean with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent, then let it air dry. Don't put it in the washing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will it arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's made for you after you order: 2–5 business days to make, then 4–8 business days for US delivery or 2–6 business days for the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship to the US?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. US shipping is $5.95 flat per order, however many items are in it. Your cap is made and shipped from inside the US, so there are no import duties or customs charges to pay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Wherever you ordered from, you have 30 days from delivery to send back unworn, unwashed items. Swapping for a different size is no problem at all. Email matthew@5c5v.co.uk with your order number and we'll send you the return address and help with the rest. We just ask that you cover the return postage. A fault or embroidery problem is always on us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% chino cotton twill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnstructured, low-profile 6-panel crown, 3⅛″ (7.6 cm) deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved visor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 embroidered eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable strap with antique buckle, one size fits most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront: 18 in navy with a red outline, embroidered, about 2.5″ × 1.8″ (6.4 × 4.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft side: エース in navy, embroidered, 1.5″ × 0.5″ (3.9 × 1.2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 5C5V design, not affiliated with any team or league\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank sourced from Vietnam or Bangladesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in White, Stone and Khaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot clean with a damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a mild detergent if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash or tumble dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir dry naturally, keeping the crown in shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is made to order, created especially for you once your order is placed. This helps reduce overproduction and waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction takes 2–5 business days. Delivery then takes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSA: 4–8 business days, $5.95 flat per order however many items you buy. Made and shipped inside the US, so no import duties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK: 2–6 business days, £3.95, free on orders over £100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEU: 2–6 business days, £3.95, free express on orders over £100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest of the world: times and costs are on our Shipping page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by a 2-year warranty. Wherever you ordered from, US, UK or EU, you have 30 days from delivery to return or exchange unworn, unwashed items in their original condition, and any defect or embroidery problem is always on us. Need a different size? That's no problem at all. To swap or return, email matthew@5c5v.co.uk with your order number and we'll send you the return address and help with the rest. We just ask that you cover the return postage, unless the item is faulty or not what you ordered, in which case it's on us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"5C5V","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":55182034993491,"sku":"3414342_7853","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Khaki","offer_id":55182034927955,"sku":"3414342_7855","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stone","offer_id":55182034960723,"sku":"3414342_7859","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3443\/7715\/files\/5c5v-ace-18-japanese-baseball-cap-white-front-studio.jpg?v=1791452001","url":"https:\/\/www.5c5v.co.uk\/products\/5c5v-tokyo-ace-18-japanese-white-baseball-cap","provider":"5C5V | Five Cities. Five Virtues.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}