{"product_id":"cropped-heads-japan-oiran-tour-reversible-sukajan-navy-satin","title":"Cropped Heads “Japan Oiran Tour” Reversible Sukajan, Navy Satin Embroidery, Cream \u0026 Emerald Quilted Reverse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eEdo-period courtesan pageantry meets the souvenir-jacket tradition on this Cropped Heads reversible sukajan. The navy face stages two oiran beneath Mount Fuji and a pagoda under gold “JAPAN” and “OIRAN TOUR” lettering; turned inside out, it becomes a restrained cream-and-emerald quilted bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal face is rendered in deep navy satin with an expansive back composition conceived as a theatrical Japanese travel tableau. Large gold “JAPAN” lettering crowns the scene, “OIRAN TOUR” is embroidered across the lower field, and further stylized gold lettering runs vertically beside the figures, like a souvenir poster or embroidered tour emblem. One woman stands beneath a broad striped paper umbrella; another sits in a richly patterned red kimono. A blue Mount Fuji rises between them, a brown and gold five-story pagoda appears to the upper right, and horizontal white cloud bands separate the pictorial layers with the atmosphere of a woodblock print, folding screen or stage backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two women are best understood as oiran-inspired courtesan figures rather than ordinary geisha. Oiran were high-ranking courtesans of Japan’s licensed pleasure districts, known for elaborate processions, highly formalized dress, ornate hair arrangements and spectacular kimono, an appearance deliberately theatrical and status-conscious. The standing figure wears a red, white, blue and gold ensemble, her hair ringed with radiating kanzashi-style ornaments, beneath a wagasa-style umbrella worked in silver-gray, white, red, brown and black whose red segmented band echoes the kimono and the red Fuji on the front. The seated figure wears a voluminous red kimono with flowers and a structured gold-and-purple obi, anchoring the composition beneath the mountain and pagoda. Red-and-white checks, feather-like red motifs, floral blossoms, gold edging, blue geometric panels, layered obi bands and contrasting collars and hems give the costumes dense texture against the dark ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is quieter. One chest carries an embroidered floral hair ornament of blue and red flowers, green foliage and cascading metallic-gold tassels, recalling the kanzashi of formal coiffures; the other shows a simplified red Mount Fuji framed by horizontal white clouds. Small pale-pink sakura blossoms and drifting petals are scattered across both chest panels, symbols of spring, renewal, celebration and the transience of beauty. Fine gold piping runs from the collar along the raglan sleeves, echoing the gold lettering, obi, pagoda accents and tassels. Mount Fuji, for its part, carries associations of endurance, spiritual elevation, aspiration, permanence and Japanese identity, and the pagoda evokes the Buddhist architectural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversed, the jacket becomes a subdued heritage sportswear piece: a warm cream body, ranging from ivory to aged champagne, with deep emerald-green raglan sleeves that shift toward forest green and dark teal in changing light. Large diamond quilting covers torso and sleeves, giving light padding and a more structured silhouette than the fluid navy face, and a circular crest in dark green and gray above the Cropped Heads name identifies the maker at the chest. Striped rib knit in gray, black, cream and a narrow gold-toned line unifies both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket fuses an American bomber silhouette with Japanese historical and decorative imagery, the essence of Amekaji and sukajan culture, and its oiran composition connects naturally with traditional Japanese tattoo design, where richly dressed women, sakura, Mount Fuji, architecture and clouds form one continuous narrative field. Cropped Heads is associated with heritage-inspired streetwear, embroidered souvenir jackets, tattoo-influenced graphics and vintage Americana references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cropped Heads (name and circular emblem embroidered on the cream chest of the reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely late 1990s through the 2000s (Y2K-era Japanese streetwear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin-finish textile; machine embroidery thread; quilted textile; ribbed knit; metal zipper; piping trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal face deep navy to blue-black; reverse cream body with emerald-green sleeves; palette of navy blue, blue-black, cream, emerald green, warm gray, gold, red, coral, white, powder blue, brown, pale pink and muted olive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e True reversible bomber; raglan-style sleeves; central reversible metal zipper; two complete wearable faces; diamond quilting on the cream-and-green face; gold piping on the navy face; striped rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband; angled welt pockets; extensive machine embroidery; lightly padded structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two oiran-inspired figures, Mount Fuji, five-story pagoda, clouds, cherry blossoms, floral ornament; gold “JAPAN” and “OIRAN TOUR” lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream quilted body, emerald quilted sleeves, Cropped Heads chest emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic sukajan profile with compact bomber body, raglan sleeves and gathered waistband; the double-layer construction has more body than a single-face satin jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yokosuka jumper, souvenir jacket, embroidered tour jacket, Japanese bomber, reversible satin jacket, Amekaji streetwear jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage pre-owned condition with visible age-related wear, substantial creasing, storage folds, tonal variation, softened ribbing and surface character throughout; the oiran, Mount Fuji, pagoda, floral and lettering embroidery remains clearly legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy satin face: widespread wrinkling, pressure lines and directional sheen, the color shifting between deep navy, charcoal blue and blue-black; the gold piping remains visible along the sleeves with natural waviness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery: the large back embroidery remains cohesive and substantially intact; minor thread fuzzing, raised fibers, small loose ends, local flattening and gentle edge wear may be present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream and green reverse: visible creasing, age-related tonal variation and localized discoloration across the cream panels; the green sleeves show wrinkling, changes in sheen and minor surface wear from use and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbing: normal age-related softening, waviness, fading, mild stretching and uneven tone at collar, cuffs and waistband.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipper, panels, sleeves, pockets, embroidery fields, quilting, cuffs, collar and waistband are all present; the jacket appears structurally wearable with no obvious missing panel or extensive embroidery loss. It is not presented as factory-new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreservation Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional cleaning by a specialist experienced with embroidered satin, quilted textiles, reversible garments, rib knit and vintage metal hardware is recommended. Do not machine wash, soak, bleach, scrub, wring or tumble dry, and do not iron over embroidery, piping, quilting or ribbing; gentle steaming from a safe distance may relax light creasing. Keep the satin away from rough straps, hook-and-loop fasteners, sharp jewelry and abrasive surfaces, support the body and sleeves evenly when reversing, and store on a broad padded hanger in a breathable cover, away from sunlight, humidity, smoke, perfume and prolonged compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the pictorial navy side with black denim, wide trousers, boots, dark skirts, military pants or restrained monochrome layers so the back artwork stays the focus. The cream-and-green face works with faded denim, khaki trousers, neutral knitwear, work boots or vintage sneakers as everyday heritage sportswear. On a broad padded hanger, the navy back reads as embroidered textile art, with immediate impact at a distance and rewarding close detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentified by the embroidered Cropped Heads name and circular crest on the chest of the quilted reverse; era is an assessment (late 1990s to 2000s) based on construction and styling. 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=\"\/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=\"\/collections\/the-iconic-sukajan-souvenir-tour-jacket\"\u003eSukajan Souvenir Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/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=\"\/products\/cropped-heads-reversible-sukajan-eagle-koi-far-east-japan\"\u003eCropped Heads eagle and koi reversible sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cropped-heads-kappa-kingyo-goldfish-reversible-sukajan-jacket-size-s\"\u003eCropped Heads kappa and goldfish reversible sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cropped-heads-oiran-tour-reversible-sukajan-navy-embroidery\"\u003eCropped Heads Oiran Tour reversible sukajan, size L\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? 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Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/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: cropped heads sukajan · oiran sukajan · japan oiran tour jacket · geisha souvenir jacket · reversible quilted sukajan · mount fuji pagoda sukajan · y2k japanese souvenir jacket · navy satin oiran jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cropped Heads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52805888639269,"sku":"SK 507","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/DSCF7131.jpg?v=1784344423","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/cropped-heads-japan-oiran-tour-reversible-sukajan-navy-satin","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}