 However, the care usually given to the "randoseru" throughout that time and afterwards can extend its life and preserve it in near-immaculate condition long after the child has reached adulthood, a testament to its utility and the sentiment attached to it by many Japanese as symbolic of their relatively carefree childhood years.The "randoseru"'s durability and significance is reflected in its cost.A new "randoseru" made of genuine or synthetic leather can carry a price tag of around 30,000-40,000 yen at a chain store/supermarket.