Also known as: 鉢巻, ハチマキ, はちまき, 鉢巻き
A Japanese Headband made of cloth worn to signify dedication to extreme effort.
A plain hachimaki is commonly worn in school Sports Festivals to indicate the team color and to cheer for them.
Another common type of hachimaki has a rising sun emblem like the Japanese flag, or a short inspirational slogan meant to be displayed across the forehead.
If the headband is twisted, it is a Nejiri Hachimaki which is commonly worn by participants of a Japanese festival.