Twin dragons across the chest, a large dragon on the back and contrasting neon yellow sleeves give this cobalt satin sukajan its electric presence. Reversed, it becomes a quiet blue diamond-quilted bomber: two styling approaches in one Hoshihime-style piece of Japanese souvenir-jacket design.
The Piece
The main side pairs a deep royal blue satin body with a large embroidered Japanese dragon across the back, matching twin-dragon embroidery across the chest, contrasting yellow-green satin sleeves and traditional "Japan" script, all within the classic Yokosuka-jumper silhouette. The intertwined dragons create a sense of movement, as if the embroidery were frozen mid-flight, and the glossy satin lends the threadwork a three-dimensional effect.
The reverse transforms the jacket into a cleaner, minimalist bomber in blue satin with diamond quilt stitching, light contrast piping and matching ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband, so the wearer can move between an expressive embroidered statement and an understated everyday look.
Traditionally associated with power, protection, wisdom, strength and good fortune, the dragon became especially popular on souvenir jackets as the meeting point between Japanese artistic tradition and the bold visual language of postwar Americana. The design language points to the revival period, likely 1990s–2000s inspired, when Japanese brands and streetwear labels revisited the Yokosuka jumper with brighter colors, cleaner construction and fashion-oriented silhouettes.
Details
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Attribution: Hoshihime style; brand label not visible in the photographs
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Era: Modern interpretation of vintage Japanese streetwear; likely 1990s–2000s inspired
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Material: Satin (polyester) shell; embroidery thread; quilted lining; rib knit; metal zipper
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Color: Cobalt / royal blue body; neon yellow-green sleeves; blue quilted reverse
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Construction: Reversible; raglan sleeves with contrast panels; zip front; ribbed collar, cuffs and hem; embroidered front and back panels; diamond quilt stitching on the reverse
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Motifs: Large back dragon; twin chest dragons; "Japan" script
Condition
- Good pre-owned condition.
- Possible minor characteristics consistent with previous ownership, storage and age: small surface imperfections, gentle fabric handling marks and minor signs of wear.
- Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.
Authenticity & Care
Presented as Hoshihime style only: no brand label is visible in the photographs, so the attribution rests on design. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed 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 published policy.
Yokosuka Archive
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