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"Why Do We Love Japan? It's Like Sushi for the Soul!"

"Why Do We Love Japan? It's Like Sushi for the ...

Japan – the land of sushi, samurai, and...sumo wrestlers doing splits? Yep, that's right! Japan is a country that has captured our hearts and taste buds, and today, we're diving...

"Why Do We Love Japan? It's Like Sushi for the ...

Japan – the land of sushi, samurai, and...sumo wrestlers doing splits? Yep, that's right! Japan is a country that has captured our hearts and taste buds, and today, we're diving...

All about "Japonisme" or "Japonism" or "Japonican"

All about "Japonisme" or "Japonism" or "Japonican"

Japonisme is a term used in art and cultural history to denote the profound influence of Japanese art and aesthetics on Western art and design, particularly during the late 19th...

All about "Japonisme" or "Japonism" or "Japonican"

Japonisme is a term used in art and cultural history to denote the profound influence of Japanese art and aesthetics on Western art and design, particularly during the late 19th...

What is a Sutajan (Stadium Jumper Jacket) ?

What is a Sutajan (Stadium Jumper Jacket) ?

"Sutajan" is short for "Stadium Jumper" and is a Japanese-coined English term. It was named by the fashion icon Kenzaki Ishitsu, famous for VAN. In English, it's referred to as...

What is a Sutajan (Stadium Jumper Jacket) ?

"Sutajan" is short for "Stadium Jumper" and is a Japanese-coined English term. It was named by the fashion icon Kenzaki Ishitsu, famous for VAN. In English, it's referred to as...

Explaining the Differences Between "Sukajan," "Sutajan / Stajum / Stajan / Varsity Jacket," and "Award Jacket."

Explaining the Differences Between "Sukajan," "...

Due to the revival boom, the "Sutajan / Stajan / Stajum" has been gaining popularity. However, there is often confusion between "Sukajan / Skajan / Skajum," "Varsity Jacket," and "Award Jacket." With similar names,...

Explaining the Differences Between "Sukajan," "...

Due to the revival boom, the "Sutajan / Stajan / Stajum" has been gaining popularity. However, there is often confusion between "Sukajan / Skajan / Skajum," "Varsity Jacket," and "Award Jacket." With similar names,...

"Kiryu and Sukajan" ~A story of searching for the roots of vintage sukajan~

"Kiryu and Sukajan" ~A story of searching for t...

~Prologue~ Sukajan made in Kiryu in 1945 —————————-  I have met. Winter 2017. A dead stock sukajan that is proof that it was made in Kiryu. I knew that vintage sukajans...

"Kiryu and Sukajan" ~A story of searching for t...

~Prologue~ Sukajan made in Kiryu in 1945 —————————-  I have met. Winter 2017. A dead stock sukajan that is proof that it was made in Kiryu. I knew that vintage sukajans...

Vintage Sukajan

What is a Sukajan?

1. "Sukajan" is a souvenir jacket that was originally brought back by American soldiers as a souvenir. 1.  In Japan, the jacket made of satin-like material known as "sukajan" is...

What is a Sukajan?

1. "Sukajan" is a souvenir jacket that was originally brought back by American soldiers as a souvenir. 1.  In Japan, the jacket made of satin-like material known as "sukajan" is...