{"title":"Kachō Fūgetsu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cdt-wrap\" style=\"max-width:980px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#7a6a53;margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:500\"\u003eTHE FASHIONISTA BIBLE · JAPONISTA UNIVERSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:2px;width:120px;background:#d7b56d;margin:0 0 18px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:34px;line-height:1.1\"\u003eKachō Fūgetsu: Flower, Bird, Wind and Moon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKachō fūgetsu (花鳥風月) is a classical Japanese phrase for the beauty of nature and the cultivated habit of appreciating it: flower, bird, wind and moon. As a wagara label it gives that tradition a garment form, with embroidered denim and clothing that carry deities, geisha, moons and storm imagery across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work sits where kimono pattern, folk tale and modern streetwear meet. Heavy embroidery is the signature, so thread tension, backing and wash on the denim are the points we photograph and describe most carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasured dimensions in centimetres are given for every piece, since Japanese sizing differs from Western sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f1e7;border-left:6px solid #d7b56d;padding:18px;border-radius:10px;margin:22px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eThe Hunting Salon™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eIf you are looking for a particular Kachō Fūgetsu design or size, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eHunting Salon™\u003c\/a\u003e can assist discreetly with search, verification and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/holy-grail-curated-picks-and-favorites-from-japan\/the-gods-of-wind-and-thunder-kaccho-fugetsu-s-storm-born-embroidered-denim\"\u003eThe Gods of Wind and Thunder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/a-thorough-introduction-to-mens-japanese-wagara-brands\"\u003eThe Japanese Wagara Brands Encyclopedia\u003c\/a\u003e. Continue with the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fashionista-bible\"\u003eFashionista Bible\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/directory-japanese-fashion-designers\"\u003edirectory of Japanese fashion designers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collector-guides\"\u003ecollector guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the name mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlower, bird, wind and moon, a classical phrase for natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is condition described?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery piece carries a Japanese condition rank from N to C, explained in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese Condition Ranks Explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship worldwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Duties vary by destination; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/import-duties-luxury-goods-from-japan\"\u003eImport Duties on Luxury Goods from Japan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"index-terms\" style=\"font-size:.85em;opacity:.8;margin-top:2em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndex terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e kacho fugetsu · kaccho fugetsu · wagara denim · japanese embroidered denim · wagara clothing · geisha embroidery · raijin fujin · japanese pattern clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kacho-fugetsu-red-oiran-sukajan-cherry-blossom-geisha-tattoo","title":"Kacho Fugetsu Red Oiran Sukajan, Cherry Blossom and Geisha Tattoo-Art Embroidery, Souvenir Tour Jacket, Size M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eRed satin, falling cherry blossoms and the figures of geisha, oiran and maiko meet on this Kacho Fugetsu sukajan, a souvenir jacket that borrows its imagery from Japanese tattoo art and its name from the classical ideal of nature's beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKachō fūgetsu, “flower, bird, wind and moon”, is the classical Japanese phrase for the beauty of the natural world, and the brand that takes its name builds its jackets from that vocabulary. This red sukajan joins cherry blossoms with the women of the pleasure quarters and the stage, geisha, oiran and maiko, in embroidery drawn from Japanese tattoo art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut as a Yokosuka jumper, the souvenir jacket form born in postwar Yokosuka, it is presented as a tour jacket in manufacturer's size M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kacho Fugetsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (manufacturer's size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 62 cm · Width 53 cm · Arm length, top 65 cm · Arm length, bottom 51 cm (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red cherry blossoms; geisha, oiran and maiko imagery; tattoo-art embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogued as deadstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-iconic-sukajan-souvenir-tour-jacket\"\u003eSukajan Souvenir Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kacho-fugetsu-oiran-sukajan-tiger-koi-irezumi-cherry\"\u003eKacho Fugetsu crimson oiran tattoo sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/geisha-oiran-shunga-sukajan-kanzashi-kimono-tattoo-art\"\u003eGeisha and oiran shunga sukajan, size XL\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kaccho-fugetsu-reversible-sukajan-oiran-geisha-maiko-sakura\"\u003eKaccho Fugetsu oiran and koi reversible sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kacho fugetsu sukajan · oiran sukajan red · geisha souvenir jacket · cherry blossom sukajan · kacho fugetsu tour jacket · red sukajan size m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kacho Fugetsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45094082609445,"sku":"SK2429","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/il_1140xN.2263207035_5fk2.jpg?v=1684585864"},{"product_id":"kacho-fugetsu-red-oiran-sukajan-cherry-blossom-geisha-tattoo-2","title":"Kacho Fugetsu Red Oiran Sukajan, Cherry Blossom and Geisha Tattoo-Art Embroidery, Souvenir Tour Jacket, Size M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eRed satin, falling cherry blossoms and the figures of geisha, oiran and maiko meet on this Kacho Fugetsu sukajan, a souvenir jacket that borrows its imagery from Japanese tattoo art and its name from the classical ideal of nature's beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKachō fūgetsu, “flower, bird, wind and moon”, is the classical Japanese phrase for the beauty of the natural world, and the brand that takes its name builds its jackets from that vocabulary. This red sukajan joins cherry blossoms with the women of the pleasure quarters and the stage, geisha, oiran and maiko, in embroidery drawn from Japanese tattoo art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut as a Yokosuka jumper, the souvenir jacket form born in postwar Yokosuka, it is presented as a tour jacket in manufacturer's size M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kacho Fugetsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (manufacturer's size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 62 cm · Width 53 cm · Arm length, top 65 cm · Arm length, bottom 51 cm (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red cherry blossoms; geisha, oiran and maiko imagery; tattoo-art embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogued as deadstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-iconic-sukajan-souvenir-tour-jacket\"\u003eSukajan Souvenir Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kacho-fugetsu-oiran-sukajan-tiger-koi-irezumi-cherry\"\u003eKacho Fugetsu crimson oiran tattoo sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/geisha-oiran-shunga-sukajan-kanzashi-kimono-tattoo-art\"\u003eGeisha and oiran shunga sukajan, size XL\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kaccho-fugetsu-reversible-sukajan-oiran-geisha-maiko-sakura\"\u003eKaccho Fugetsu oiran and koi reversible sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kacho fugetsu oiran jacket · red sakura sukajan · geisha embroidered bomber · oiran tattoo jacket · kacho fugetsu size m · japanese tour jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kacho Fugetsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116340568357,"sku":"SK2429-","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/il_1140xN.2263207035_5fk2_138c56a6-3be7-4f9e-95f1-5e15b9f63c39.jpg?v=1684901642"},{"product_id":"kacho-fugetsu-oiran-sukajan-tiger-koi-irezumi-cherry","title":"Kacho Fugetsu Oiran Sukajan, Tiger and Koi Irezumi, Cherry Blossoms and Cranes, Crimson Satin, Size M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA courtesan's portrait becomes a sukajan's entire back: the oiran glances over her shoulder as her robe slips to show a tiger-and-koi tattoo, cherry blossoms and cranes drifting around her on crimson satin. From Kacho Fugetsu, it is a rare feat of storytelling embroidery, a tattoo within a portrait within a jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary archival Kachō Fūgetsu sukajan built around one of the most ambitious and visually complete female portrait compositions in modern Japanese souvenir-jacket design. Rendered in luminous crimson red and pale champagne satin, the jacket turns its entire back into an embroidered tableau of an oiran-inspired courtesan looking over her shoulder. Her elaborate coiffure is crowned with combs, hairpins and floral ornaments, and her robe has slipped from one shoulder to reveal an immense irezumi-style tattoo of a fierce tiger framed by koi, scales, fins and drifting cherry blossoms. Falling petals, flowering branches, cranes and patterned textile imagery surround her; the face is built from dense pearl-toned thread, the black hair sharply outlined with silver and gold ornament, and the tattoo worked almost entirely in restrained monochrome against the saturated crimson ground. The front offers a quieter counterpoint, with blossoms and petals across the upper chest and shoulder, leaving red satin open so the jacket stays wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is conceived almost like a vertical Japanese screen painting, and the image unfolds gradually: first the face and hairstyle, then the tiger-and-koi tattoo across the shoulder blades, and only afterward the cherry blossoms, cranes, patterned robe and scattered gold petals. The figure is shown in three-quarter profile, her face turned toward the viewer while her body angles away, so the tattoo becomes a second artwork within the composition. Her expression is deliberately restrained, with fine black lashes, narrow brows, red lips and softly shaded skin creating poise rather than caricature. Though such imagery is often described as geisha or maiko art, the towering coiffure, decorative hairpins, broad comb, exposed shoulder and richly patterned robe evoke the heightened theatricality of the oiran in ukiyo-e, tattoo art and modern wagara fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the tattoo, a fierce tiger occupies the center, head angled outward and jaws open, its eyes, striped forehead, muzzle and teeth defined in dark outline and surrounded by scaled fish forms, fins, curling movement and small pink blossoms, like a complete Japanese tattoo panel. Worked largely in silver, ivory, charcoal and black, it has the character of sumi shading or black-and-grey irezumi. The tiger brings courage and untamed force, the koi endurance and transformation, the cherry blossoms beauty and transience, and the tattoo's placement suggests a concealed identity made suddenly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry blossoms descend from the upper shoulder in pale pink and ivory, some fully open, others loose petals in motion, with small gold leaves flashing against the red satin; on the front they cluster on one shoulder before thinning across the chest in a deliberate diagonal asymmetry, as if a branch extended beyond the garment. The hairstyle uses dense black fill, gold satin stitching for the comb, pale outlines, fine linear stitching for the hairpins, layered red, white and gold floral ornaments and small trailing blossoms and leaves at the right side of the head. The lower back becomes the oiran's loosened robe: large peony-like blossoms, smaller cherry blossoms, black leaves outlined in gold, white and silver cranes sweeping diagonally, crimson fields, blush-pink panels and metallic borders that rise and fall to suggest folds and layered fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is unusually sophisticated: crimson as the emotional center, champagne and blush ivory softening the sleeves, pearl white and silver for skin and tattoo, black anchoring hair, outlines and borders, and gold used selectively for points of light. Under direct light the satin turns ruby and scarlet; in shadow it deepens toward wine and garnet. The skin is shaped by changes in stitch direction along jaw, shoulder, neck and cheek, and notable passages include the raised gold comb, individual petals, layered tiger face, repeated koi scales and fine crane outlines. Simpler dragon, tiger and floral jackets appear with some regularity in Kacho Fugetsu production; this portrait-and-tattoo composition is far less often encountered, particularly in the red colorway and size M, and its scarcity lies in the totality of a design that integrates portrait, tattoo, kimono pattern, seasonal flowers and symbolic animals into one program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kachō Fūgetsu (also romanized Kacho Fugetsu or Kaccho Fugetsu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woven label inside the pocket reads “The Japanese Tradition”; separate size tab marked M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely 2000s-era revival; early twenty-first century (estimate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese brand and design tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin-like synthetic textile; multicolor and metallic embroidery thread; rib-knit trim; synthetic pocket lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep crimson body; pale champagne, blush ivory and rose-beige sleeves; embroidery in pearl white, silver, charcoal, black, gold, pink, red and pale green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (tag); unisex, compact Japanese sukajan silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Body length 62 cm \/ 24.4 in · Chest, armpit to armpit 53 cm \/ 20.9 in · Chest circumference approx. 106 cm \/ 41.7 in · Sleeve from collar 65 cm \/ 25.6 in · Underarm sleeve 51 cm \/ 20.1 in (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin bomber with extensive machine embroidery; raglan sleeves; full-length metal front zipper; two angled front welt pockets; crimson-and-ivory striped rib-knit collar, cuffs and gathered waistband; elasticized cuffs; narrow crimson strip along the outer sleeves; not reversible; lightweight, fluid body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oiran-inspired courtesan with tiger-and-koi tattoo; cherry blossoms; cranes; floral kimono; kanzashi hair ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally well-preserved archival condition, with light characteristics associated with storage and the nature of embroidered satin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible features include natural creasing and rippling throughout the satin, mild compression from folded storage, subtle waviness around densely embroidered sections, occasional fine or loose embroidery fibers, minor thread irregularities around selected floral outlines, light surface handling consistent with age, gentle softening to the rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband, small variations in sheen with the direction of the satin, and minor localized pulls or fine surface marks visible under close inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe portrait, tattoo, cherry blossoms, cranes, hair ornaments and robe embroidery remain exceptionally vivid and complete; the crimson satin retains strong color and luster and the champagne sleeves remain bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major tears, severe stains or substantial losses to the principal embroidery are apparent in the photographed areas; the zipper, pockets, collar, cuffs and waistband remain present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural puckering, surface variation and thread texture are part of the construction of an intricate embroidered satin garment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has a compact Japanese bomber silhouette with a moderately roomy chest, short body and tapered ribbed hem. The embroidery adds structure and weight to the back while the satin body remains fluid. Fit depends on shoulder width, torso length, layering and preferred styling; compare the measurements with a similar jacket that fits comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fitted modern unisex M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA relaxed women's M–L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn oversized women's S–M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compact men's S–M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplayed flat, the jacket functions as a large embroidered portrait, the crimson satin acting as a textile ground for figure, tattoo, flowers, cranes and robe. It suits a specialist sukajan collection, a tattoo-art display, a fashion or textile archive, a Japonisme-inspired interior, a gallery installation or a shadow-box presentation. Support it on a broad padded hanger and avoid long exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the crimson satin and delicate thread colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePocket label reads “The Japanese Tradition” with a separate M size tab. This exact red size-M example is documented in the Japonista archive with matching measurements. It is a later Japanese fashion interpretation and is not represented as a 1940s or 1950s occupation-era sukajan. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-iconic-sukajan-souvenir-tour-jacket\"\u003eSukajan Souvenir Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kacho-fugetsu-red-oiran-sukajan-cherry-blossom-geisha-tattoo\"\u003eKacho Fugetsu red oiran cherry blossom sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/geisha-oiran-shunga-sukajan-kanzashi-kimono-tattoo-art\"\u003eGeisha and oiran shunga sukajan, size XL\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/limited-50-piece-reversible-sukajan-anime-oiran-portrait\"\u003eOiran and Great Wave reversible sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kacho fugetsu oiran sukajan · oiran tattoo souvenir jacket · tiger koi irezumi jacket · red geisha sukajan size m · kacho fugetsu the japanese tradition · cherry blossom crane sukajan · wagara embroidered jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kacho Fugetsu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52920967463205,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"kacho-fugetsu-dragon-tiger-embroidered-japanese-denim-pants","title":"Kacho Fugetsu Dragon \u0026 Tiger Embroidered Wide-Leg Denim Pants, Japanese Wagara Jeans, Size 40","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eKacho Fugetsu embroidered denim staging one of Japan's great mythical rivalries: the celestial dragon confronting the tiger amid crashing waves and drifting clouds. High-density embroidery wraps from the front panels around the back, turning a relaxed wide-leg jean into a panoramic piece of wagara storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKacho Fugetsu (華鳥風月), \"Flowers, Birds, Wind and Moon\", takes its name from one of Japan's oldest artistic philosophies, celebrating nature and the turning seasons. The label translates classical aesthetics, ukiyo-e, folklore and samurai-era iconography into richly embroidered denim, jackets and heritage apparel, and its embroidered jeans have become highly collectible among enthusiasts of wagara fashion and Japanese artisan clothing. Dragon and tiger compositions remain among its most sought-after themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front, a large silver-white dragon emerges through traditional cloud formations while a golden tiger crouches beneath towering ocean waves, both animated by whisker and flame detailing. The artwork continues around the body: the dragon's length wraps across the rear, the tiger extends around the opposite leg, and the back pockets answer each other, one in striking tiger stripes, the other left deliberately minimal beside the genuine leather brand patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe denim itself is premium indigo with vintage whiskering and hand-finished fading designed to evoke naturally aged Japanese selvedge, set against contrast gold and orange stitching and a traditional red interior waistband. Five-pocket construction, a button waist with zip fly, reinforced belt loops and heavy-duty brass rivets give the bold asymmetrical artwork a durable, relaxed wide-leg frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kacho Fugetsu (華鳥風月)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cotton indigo denim; polyester embroidery; genuine leather logo patch; brass rivets and hardware; metal zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigo with silver-white, gold and multicolor embroidery; contrast gold and orange stitching; red interior waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 (tag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waist laid flat approx. 50 cm · Waist circumference approx. 100 cm (39.4 inches) · Outseam approx. 68 cm (taken against a ruler)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five-pocket; button waist closure; zip fly; reinforced belt loops; heavy-duty brass rivets; relaxed wide-leg heritage silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon and tiger (Ryūko) composition across front and back; tiger-striped rear pocket and contrasting minimalist rear pocket; factory whiskering and fading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent vintage pre-owned condition with no major structural flaws observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery remains crisp, vibrant and well preserved, with no visible thread loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory whiskering and fading are part of the design, evoking naturally aged Japanese selvedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor signs of wear consistent with age may be present; the photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDragon and Tiger Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Western dragons, the Japanese ryū (龍) is revered as a benevolent guardian of water and the heavens, standing for wisdom, divine protection, strength, prosperity, authority and good fortune. The tiger, tora (虎), embodies courage, fearlessness, military strength, leadership, determination and protection against evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired as Ryūko Sōhaku (龍虎相搏), the dragon-and-tiger motif expresses yin and yang, heaven and earth, equal rivals and harmony through contrast. It is one of the most respected themes in Japanese tattoo art, screen painting and warrior culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaker Themes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature Kacho Fugetsu subjects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragons (ryū) and tigers (tora)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamurai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoi carp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherry blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaves and Mount Fuji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHannya masks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese mythology and ukiyo-e inspired designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKacho Fugetsu original design, identified by the genuine leather logo patch and the label's signature dragon-and-tiger embroidery. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-painted-eagle-mount-fuji-japanese-indigo-denim-jeans\"\u003eHand-painted eagle and Mount Fuji jeans\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/karakuri-tamashii-koi-carp-sakura-embroidered-jeans-wagara\"\u003eKarakuri Tamashii koi and sakura jeans\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanese-wagara-gold-brocade-nishiki-denim-jeans\"\u003ewagara gold brocade kanji denim jeans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. 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