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Kiryu and Sukajan — The Hidden Textile City Beh...
A deep, documentary-style look at Kiryu’s role in early sukajan history: 1945 deadstock evidence, rayon satin “human silk,” yokofuri embroidery machines, occupation-era souvenir trade, and why Kiryu’s craft legacy became...
Kiryu and Sukajan — The Hidden Textile City Beh...
A deep, documentary-style look at Kiryu’s role in early sukajan history: 1945 deadstock evidence, rayon satin “human silk,” yokofuri embroidery machines, occupation-era souvenir trade, and why Kiryu’s craft legacy became...
What is a Sukajan?
A sukajan isn’t “just” a flashy satin bomber—it’s a postwar artifact: American personalization culture colliding with Japanese textile skill, embroidery craftsmanship, and the new materials of scarcity. This guide explains...
What is a Sukajan?
A sukajan isn’t “just” a flashy satin bomber—it’s a postwar artifact: American personalization culture colliding with Japanese textile skill, embroidery craftsmanship, and the new materials of scarcity. This guide explains...
Toyo Enterprise: The Quiet Giant Behind Japan’s...
Toyo Enterprise is the quiet force behind some of Japan’s most legendary heritage labels—Tailor Toyo, Sun Surf, Buzz Rickson’s, Sugar Cane, and GOLD. From postwar souvenir jackets to museum-grade aloha...
Toyo Enterprise: The Quiet Giant Behind Japan’s...
Toyo Enterprise is the quiet force behind some of Japan’s most legendary heritage labels—Tailor Toyo, Sun Surf, Buzz Rickson’s, Sugar Cane, and GOLD. From postwar souvenir jackets to museum-grade aloha...
Contemporary Japanese Souvenir Jacket Brands
The sukajan isn’t one category—it’s a living spectrum. In 2025, the “souvenir jacket” exists as heritage reproduction, Tokyo street-lux statement, craft-remix textile philosophy, and global collaboration vehicle—all sharing one silhouette,...
Contemporary Japanese Souvenir Jacket Brands
The sukajan isn’t one category—it’s a living spectrum. In 2025, the “souvenir jacket” exists as heritage reproduction, Tokyo street-lux statement, craft-remix textile philosophy, and global collaboration vehicle—all sharing one silhouette,...
What is Japan's soft-power?
Japan’s soft power is one of the most influential forces in global culture—built not on military might, but on aesthetics, philosophy, craftsmanship, anime, cuisine, and quiet diplomacy. This article explores...
What is Japan's soft-power?
Japan’s soft power is one of the most influential forces in global culture—built not on military might, but on aesthetics, philosophy, craftsmanship, anime, cuisine, and quiet diplomacy. This article explores...
What exactly is "Amekaji"
Amekaji blends American casual roots with Japanese craftsmanship and street culture. Learn how this hybrid style evolved from workwear to one of Japan’s most influential fashion identities.
What exactly is "Amekaji"
Amekaji blends American casual roots with Japanese craftsmanship and street culture. Learn how this hybrid style evolved from workwear to one of Japan’s most influential fashion identities.