{"product_id":"hoshihime-sukajan-dragon-deity-embroidered-3l","title":"Sukajan reversible Hoshihime, bordado de dragón y deidad feroz, satén negro, era Heisei, talla 3L","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA dragon and a snarling guardian deity share the back of this Hoshihime reversible sukajan, worked in gold, red, white and grey on a black base. Made in Japan in the late Heisei era and cut in an oversized 3L, it treats the back panel as a single-stage theater, a wearable woodblock composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not costume or novelty outerwear but a modern continuation of Japan's postwar souvenir-jacket tradition, translated through a late-Heisei production lens. Hoshihime preserved the original grammar of sukajan imagery rather than parodying it: a dominant central creature, an asymmetrical balance of power, dense thread saturation and narrative violence restrained by elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon stands for authority, cosmic order and uncontrolled natural force; in sukajan lineage, dragons replaced tigers as the ultimate emblem of imperial power without nationality. The fierce deity is no Western demon but a warrior and oni hybrid echoing Buddhist guardian figures such as the Niō and Myōō, rendered through pop-folk stylization: its snarl, exaggerated musculature and weapon posture communicate protective force, not evil. Floral accents soften the aggression in the spirit of mono no aware, beauty coexisting with brutality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-count embroidery with layered color sequencing, satin that holds its sheen without puckering and clean ribbing all indicate controlled tension: production craftsmanship rather than an artisan one-off, but done with discipline. The oversized 3L cut preserves the traditional sukajan drape instead of a trend-slimmed silhouette, suiting collectors who need large sizing without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSukajan began in post-WWII Yokosuka as souvenirs for occupying soldiers. By the 1990s and 2000s, brands such as Hoshihime had turned them into domestic cultural garments reclaimed by Japanese wearers, fashion-legible, culturally self-aware and exportable without dilution. This jacket belongs to that second wave of sukajan history: living lineage, a continuation object rather than a replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoshihime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heisei era (late 1990s–2000s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin\/rayon blend shell; polyester lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black base; multicolor embroidery in gold, red, white and grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3L (Japanese sizing; oversized silhouette)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible; fully embroidered with machine-guided hand-finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon; fierce deity (warrior \/ oni hybrid); floral elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent wearability, with no notable stains or structural damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe satin retains its sheen without puckering, and clean ribbing at collar, cuffs and hem indicates low wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoshihime, Japan; Heisei-era production, fully embroidered with machine-guided hand-finishing. 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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/collections\/the-iconic-sukajan-souvenir-tour-jacket\"\u003eSukajan Souvenir Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/products\/hoshihime-dragon-sukajan-navy-gold-embroidered-souvenir-jacket\"\u003eHoshihime navy and gold twin dragon sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/hoshihime-vintage-blue-dragon-sukajan-jacket-xl-japan\"\u003eHoshihime electric blue twin dragon sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/1981-m\"\u003eHoshihime butterfly and blue flower 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=\"\/es\/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: hoshihime sukajan 3l · dragon and deity sukajan · oni embroidered jacket · nio guardian sukajan · reversible black sukajan · big size sukajan · heisei era souvenir jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hoshihime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51969245053221,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/HoshihimeSukajanDragonDeityEmbroideredJacketJapan3L_1.png?v=1770181960","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/es\/products\/hoshihime-sukajan-dragon-deity-embroidered-3l","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}