{"product_id":"avirex-a-2-leather-flight-jacket-flying-tigers-american-volunteer-group-back-paint-brown-size-40-military-style","title":"AVIREX A-2 Leather Flight Jacket Flying Tigers American Volunteer Group Back Paint Brown Size 40 Military Style","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"7889\" data-start=\"7796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7806\" data-start=\"7796\"\u003eAVIREX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"7809\" data-start=\"7806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7889\" data-start=\"7809\"\u003eA-2 Style Leather Flight Jacket with “American Volunteer Group” Back Graphic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8153\" data-start=\"7891\"\u003eA strong contemporary interpretation of the classic A-2 flight jacket, this AVIREX example draws on the visual mythology of the American Volunteer Group, translating one of aviation history’s most enduring symbolic narratives into a highly wearable leather form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8681\" data-start=\"8155\"\u003eExecuted in brown leather and cut in a traditional short-waisted flight-jacket silhouette, the piece is distinguished by its large back graphic, in which typography, aircraft imagery, and bold theatrical scale combine to produce an object that functions as both garment and statement surface. Rather than pursuing strict historical reproduction, the jacket operates within AVIREX’s long-established design language of military-inspired Americana, where the emotional resonance of aviation heritage is rendered through fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8899\" data-start=\"8683\"\u003eOffered in good condition with only minor storage creasing, the piece represents a compelling example of late-20th-century to contemporary flight-jacket culture: less artifact than echo, but no less effective for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9015\" data-start=\"8901\"\u003eA confident wearer’s piece with strong visual identity and continued collector appeal within the AVIREX ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eObject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eAVIREX A-2 Style Flight Jacket with Back Paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"450\" 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data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eNot a museum artifact\u003cbr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eA branded leather statement piece with graphic back-art energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"9020\" data-start=\"9017\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"9047\" data-start=\"9022\" data-section-id=\"1b0h99g\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"9047\" data-start=\"9024\"\u003eCOLLECTOR RELEVANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9107\" data-start=\"9049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"9107\" data-start=\"9049\"\u003eTier: Wearer-Collector \/ Heritage Streetwear Crossover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9132\" data-start=\"9109\"\u003eThis is best suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9341\" data-start=\"9134\"\u003eAVIREX collectors\u003cbr data-end=\"9154\" data-start=\"9151\"\u003ebuyers of military-inspired Americana\u003cbr data-end=\"9194\" data-start=\"9191\"\u003epeople who want leather with strong visual presence\u003cbr data-end=\"9248\" data-start=\"9245\"\u003ewearers who want Flying Tigers mythology without touching true vintage or wartime originals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9478\" data-start=\"9343\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-end=\"9356\" data-start=\"9349\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e for:\u003cbr\u003estrict WWII collectors\u003cbr data-end=\"9387\" data-start=\"9384\"\u003emuseum-purity buyers\u003cbr data-end=\"9410\" data-start=\"9407\"\u003epeople seeking reproduction-accuracy at the highest archival level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9589\" data-start=\"9480\"\u003eThis is a jacket for someone who wants the \u003cstrong data-end=\"9534\" data-start=\"9523\"\u003efeeling\u003c\/strong\u003e of aviation history rendered as modern personal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"9594\" data-start=\"9591\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"9633\" data-start=\"9596\" data-section-id=\"1d0s6wu\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"9633\" data-start=\"9598\"\u003eCONFIDENCE \u0026amp; VERIFICATION NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9652\" data-start=\"9635\"\u003eStrong positives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9788\" data-start=\"9654\"\u003egood resale band\u003cbr data-end=\"9673\" data-start=\"9670\"\u003esize 40 is broadly wearable\u003cbr data-end=\"9703\" data-start=\"9700\"\u003ebrown leather + bold back graphic is commercially strong\u003cbr data-end=\"9762\" data-start=\"9759\"\u003econdition appears stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"9950\" data-start=\"9947\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2623\" data-start=\"2581\"\u003eThe Military Jacket After the Military\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2900\" data-start=\"2625\"\u003eThere is a point at which a wartime silhouette stops being a uniform and becomes a language. AVIREX has spent decades operating in that space, translating military garments not as strict historical reconstructions but as emotionally legible symbols of American aviation myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2949\" data-start=\"2902\"\u003eThis jacket belongs squarely in that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3062\" data-start=\"2951\"\u003eIt is not asking to be mistaken for a 1940s survivor.\u003cbr data-end=\"3007\" data-start=\"3004\"\u003eIt is asking to be worn as a piece of inherited legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3361\" data-start=\"3064\"\u003eThat distinction matters because it changes how the object should be judged. The question is not whether it is archaeologically exact. The question is whether it captures enough of the A-2’s muscular grammar to feel convincing while delivering the graphic charge that modern wearers actually want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3390\" data-start=\"3363\"\u003eOn that front, it succeeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3395\" data-start=\"3392\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3436\" data-start=\"3397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3436\" data-start=\"3397\"\u003eThe Back Paint as Fashion Mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3755\" data-start=\"3438\"\u003eThe words \u003cstrong data-end=\"3478\" data-start=\"3448\"\u003e“AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP”\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately pull the jacket into one of the most romanticized chapters of pre-formal U.S. wartime aviation memory. The Flying Tigers image-system remains powerful because it compresses courage, volunteerism, exotic theater, and propeller-era heroics into a single visual idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3781\" data-start=\"3757\"\u003eAVIREX understands that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4081\" data-start=\"3783\"\u003eThis is not simply a logo slapped onto leather. It is a carefully chosen mythology. The aircraft, the stacked typography, the aggressive vertical arrangement, the brash Americana palette, and the theatrical back scale all work together to transform the jacket from outerwear into narrative surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4228\" data-start=\"4083\"\u003eIn other words, the back is doing exactly what real painted jackets once did:\u003cbr\u003eit makes the wearer visible from behind as an extension of a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4315\" data-start=\"4230\"\u003eThat story may now be commercial rather than military, but the mechanism is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4320\" data-start=\"4317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4350\" data-start=\"4322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4350\" data-start=\"4322\"\u003eWhy AVIREX Still Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4687\" data-start=\"4352\"\u003eAVIREX occupies an unusual position in the market. It is mainstream enough to be accessible, but iconic enough to have developed its own collector following, especially among buyers who came into flight jackets through Japanese and American streetwear, vintage mall culture, motorcycle scenes, and postwar Americana revival aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4759\" data-start=\"4689\"\u003eThat means AVIREX pieces behave differently from cheap fashion labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4896\" data-start=\"4761\"\u003eThey are not disposable.\u003cbr data-end=\"4788\" data-start=\"4785\"\u003eThey are not pure luxury either.\u003cbr data-end=\"4823\" data-start=\"4820\"\u003eThey sit in the resilient middle zone of \u003cstrong data-end=\"4895\" data-start=\"4864\"\u003eheritage-commercial utility\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5103\" data-start=\"4898\"\u003eWhen well made, leather AVIREX jackets tend to hold attention because they deliver the silhouette, the weight, and the emotional promise of military wear without the fragility or cost anxiety of originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5161\" data-start=\"5105\"\u003eThat is why pieces like this continue to circulate well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5166\" data-start=\"5163\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5210\" data-start=\"5168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5210\" data-start=\"5168\"\u003eA-2 Form Reinterpreted for Wearability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5569\" data-start=\"5212\"\u003eThe A-2 shape remains one of the strongest silhouettes ever produced in military clothing: short body, ribbed hem, pointed collar, frontal simplicity, visual concentration at the shoulders and chest. AVIREX retains enough of that structure for the jacket to read instantly as aviation-derived, even when the object itself belongs to fashion rather than war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5647\" data-start=\"5571\"\u003eThe value here is not historical purity. It is \u003cstrong data-end=\"5646\" data-start=\"5618\"\u003ewearable recognizability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5703\" data-start=\"5649\"\u003eA good modern A-2-style jacket should do three things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5826\" data-start=\"5705\"\u003ehold shape from the shoulder line\u003cbr data-end=\"5741\" data-start=\"5738\"\u003esit clean at the waist\u003cbr data-end=\"5766\" data-start=\"5763\"\u003egive the back graphic enough uninterrupted field to dominate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5861\" data-start=\"5828\"\u003eThis one appears to do all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5866\" data-start=\"5863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5922\" data-start=\"5868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5922\" data-start=\"5868\"\u003eColor, Surface, and the Economics of Brown Leather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6225\" data-start=\"5924\"\u003eBrown leather is not just a color choice. It is part of the A-2’s emotional architecture. Black can make a flight jacket feel motorcycle-adjacent or urban. Brown keeps it closer to aviation memory. It preserves warmth, age illusion, and the tonal relationship between leather and old painted graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6529\" data-start=\"6227\"\u003eEven storage wrinkles can work in its favor if the hide remains healthy. On modern leather jackets, light wrinkling often improves visual character rather than diminishing it. The key is whether the leather feels alive or plasticky. If the hand is good, wrinkles read as body and movement, not neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6598\" data-start=\"6531\"\u003eThat is what separates a good resale AVIREX from a forgettable one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"6603\" data-start=\"6600\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"6629\" data-start=\"6605\" data-section-id=\"e87c47\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6629\" data-start=\"6607\"\u003eMATERIAL FORENSICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6642\" data-start=\"6631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"6642\" data-start=\"6631\"\u003eLeather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6749\" data-start=\"6644\"\u003eThe seller states genuine leather but does not specify hide type. In this category, what matters most is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6918\" data-start=\"6751\"\u003esurface suppleness\u003cbr data-end=\"6772\" data-start=\"6769\"\u003ecrease quality\u003cbr data-end=\"6789\" data-start=\"6786\"\u003efinish depth\u003cbr data-end=\"6804\" data-start=\"6801\"\u003epanel consistency\u003cbr data-end=\"6824\" data-start=\"6821\"\u003ewhether the leather reflects light like a coated fashion shell or absorbs it with some density\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7072\" data-start=\"6920\"\u003eIf the hide has real body, this jacket remains attractive at the current ask. If it feels overly corrected or thin, the upper-band pricing case weakens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"7077\" data-start=\"7074\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7105\" data-start=\"7079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7105\" data-start=\"7079\"\u003eBack Graphic Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7168\" data-start=\"7107\"\u003eThe back art is the principal value driver. Key concerns are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7299\" data-start=\"7170\"\u003ecracking at flex points\u003cbr data-end=\"7196\" data-start=\"7193\"\u003esurface abrasion at shoulder blades\u003cbr data-end=\"7234\" data-start=\"7231\"\u003epaint lift at seam lines\u003cbr data-end=\"7261\" data-start=\"7258\"\u003ecolor dulling from storage or friction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7410\" data-start=\"7301\"\u003eIf the graphic remains bold and the lettering crisp, that alone protects a large portion of the resale value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"7415\" data-start=\"7412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7442\" data-start=\"7417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"7442\" data-start=\"7417\"\u003eKnits and Structuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"7755\" data-start=\"7444\"\u003eModern flight jackets live or die by their ribs almost as much as originals do. Clean cuffs and hem preserve proportion. Once ribs pill heavily or relax too much, the silhouette loses conviction. This listing suggests strong overall condition, so knit inspection should focus on resilience rather than survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"374\" data-section-id=\"etocop\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Stewardship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"405\" data-section-id=\"1vwlphb\"\u003eEvaluated under the Japonista Aviation \u0026amp; Military Garment Authentication Framework™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"494\"\u003eEach work is examined through a structured, multi-layered assessment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"565\"\u003e• Model classification and military typology verification (A-2, B-3, MA-1, G-1, L-2, etc.)\u003cbr data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"655\"\u003e• Material evaluation across leather, shearling, nylon, wool, and mixed components\u003cbr data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"740\"\u003e• Hardware inspection including zippers, snaps, and period-correct fastenings\u003cbr data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"820\"\u003e• Graphic and nose art analysis, including paint method, iconography, and historical alignment\u003cbr data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"917\"\u003e• Condition and structural integrity review, including wear patterns consistent with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003eWhere applicable, contract labels, manufacturer markings, and period construction details are reviewed to confirm authenticity and era alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003eGuaranteed 100% Authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eAll garments are curated and backed by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eJaponista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™\u003c\/strong\u003e, with emphasis on both material truth and historical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1353\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1358\" data-section-id=\"75wrtm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Flight Jackets, Service \u0026amp; Visual Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003eMilitary flight jackets were engineered as functional equipment—designed for temperature regulation, durability, and survival in demanding conditions. Over time, they evolved into carriers of identity, memory, and personal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1933\" data-start=\"1649\"\u003eNose art and painted jackets—originally applied to aircraft and later to garments—represent a distinct form of visual folklore. Pin-up figures, squadron insignia, mascots, and symbolic imagery transformed standard-issue equipment into individualized statements of presence and morale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"1935\"\u003eAt Japonista, these jackets are approached as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003ewearable military artifacts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Surface wear, leather creasing, paint aging, and textile fatigue are evaluated as evidence of lived history rather than imperfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003eWe preserve these works with restraint—allowing their material narrative to remain visible and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2391\" data-start=\"2253\"\u003eOur role is to connect these garments with collectors who recognize their dual nature as both functional objects and historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"2393\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2450\" data-start=\"2398\" data-section-id=\"1s0xqww\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInquiries, Availability, and Private Consideration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2657\" data-start=\"2452\"\u003eMany flight jackets are singular in character due to condition, paintwork, contract variation, or production era. Certain pieces are held firmly due to rarity, historical resonance, or preservation status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2844\" data-start=\"2659\"\u003eAll inquiries are handled discreetly, and we welcome thoughtful discussion regarding provenance, contract details, nose art interpretation, and long-term wear or display considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2960\" data-start=\"2846\"\u003eCollectors building focused archives—by model type, era, or graphic style—may consult with us for deeper guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2965\" data-start=\"2962\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3007\" data-start=\"2967\" data-section-id=\"15cuayv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcierge Support \u0026amp; Collector Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3127\" data-start=\"3009\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics%E2%84%A2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e provides tailored assistance for collectors seeking deeper engagement with aviation garments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3430\" data-start=\"3129\"\u003e• Model and contract identification (A-2 variants, G-1 lineage, MA-1 evolution)\u003cbr data-end=\"3211\" data-start=\"3208\"\u003e• Leather and textile preservation guidance\u003cbr data-end=\"3257\" data-start=\"3254\"\u003e• Paint conservation and display considerations\u003cbr data-end=\"3307\" data-start=\"3304\"\u003e• Wearability versus archival preservation assessment\u003cbr data-end=\"3363\" data-start=\"3360\"\u003e• Strategic acquisition planning for aviation-focused collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3583\" data-start=\"3432\"\u003eFor select rare or historically significant works, private reservation or structured acquisition arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3588\" data-start=\"3585\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3609\" data-start=\"3590\" data-section-id=\"1qh0zxx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Proceeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3895\" data-start=\"3611\"\u003eWe encourage collectors to review our shop policies and house guidelines, available through the links in our website footer. These outline shipping protocols, handling considerations, and condition standards specific to vintage leather, painted garments, and military-issued clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3975\" data-start=\"3897\"\u003eUnderstanding these guidelines supports responsible stewardship of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3980\" data-start=\"3977\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3998\" data-start=\"3982\" data-section-id=\"6qneqs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Closing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4193\" data-start=\"4000\"\u003eFlight jackets occupy a distinct place within material history. They are objects of function shaped by environment, and over time, transformed into records of identity, service, and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4356\" data-start=\"4195\"\u003eNose art—whether applied to aircraft or garments—extends this narrative, capturing moments of humor, defiance, and individuality within structured military life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4546\" data-start=\"4358\"\u003eAt Japonista, we steward these works as \u003cstrong data-end=\"4437\" data-start=\"4398\"\u003eaviation artifacts in wearable form\u003c\/strong\u003e—ensuring they continue their journey with collectors who understand both their construction and their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4546\" data-start=\"4358\"\u003eIf you have questions or wish to explore related items, please feel free to contact \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics%E2%84%A2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista 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