A reversible Miyabi Musubi Yokosuka jumper with a strong yanki and tattoo-art edge, lifted by an intricate floral ground. One face is dark and atmospheric, a skull in blossom and a horse sweeping through sakura; the other is louder, with red sleeves, tiger and skull embroidery and a horse-and-spear composition beneath bold Japanese lettering.
The Piece
This reversible sukajan blends yanki-inspired attitude, tattoo-art sensibility and traditional Japanese embroidery in a black-and-red color story over an all-over floral woven ground. One side presents a darker, more monochrome floral ground with an embroidered skull and blossom arrangement on the front and a sweeping horse emerging through sakura across the back. The reverse turns bolder, with contrasting red sleeves, front-facing tiger and skull embroidery, and an imposing horse-and-spear composition accented by blossoms and bold Japanese lettering on the back. Rather than relying on a single emblem, it layers several motifs into a fuller narrative, and both faces are strong enough to stand alone.
The skull, a recurring sukajan and tattoo-culture symbol, conveys defiance, mortality and rebellious cool. The tiger, classic in Japanese and East Asian visual culture, stands for strength, protection, courage and fighting spirit. The horse brings movement, force, nobility and battle-readiness, and the spear-bearing composition on the reverse intensifies the martial, musha-like drama. Cherry blossoms soften the harder iconography with beauty, impermanence, seasonal renewal and fleeting life, setting up the tension between aggression and elegance that defines strong Japanese streetwear.
The fabric appears to be a satin or rayon-like souvenir-jacket cloth with a richly patterned floral jacquard or brocade-style appearance, giving more depth than a plain sukajan base. The jacket wears as a midweight statement piece rather than a lightweight novelty. Its styling, reversible structure and graphic embroidery language belong to the later Japanese revival of sukajan culture, likely the late 1990s to 2000s, when makers reinterpreted the postwar souvenir jacket with stronger fashion and subcultural energy.
Details
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Maker: Miyabi Musubi (Zenbu line)
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Era: Likely late 1990s to 2000s, modern vintage
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Material: Satin or rayon-like fabric with floral jacquard or brocade-style ground; embroidery thread; rib knit; metal zipper
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Color: Black, charcoal and red
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Size: L (manufacturer's tag); fits a men's L, or oversized and relaxed depending on styling
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Measurements: A Length 74 cm · B Body width, pit to pit 52 cm · C Sleeve length, top 82 cm · D Sleeve length, bottom 58 cm · E Hem or waist width 52 cm
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Construction: Reversible; zip front; raglan sleeves; ribbed collar, cuffs and hem; embroidered front and back panels; contrasting piping and sleeve panels; midweight
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Motifs: Skull, tiger, sakura, horse and warhorse with spear, Japanese lettering
Condition
- Good vintage, pre-owned condition with visible signs of normal use consistent with age and wear.
- Possible minor wear, light surface marks or small imperfections, gentle age-related fading or handling wear, and small irregularities typical of pre-owned satin or embroidered garments.
- Remains highly presentable with strong visual impact; the photographs form part of the condition record.
Measuring Guide
The photographs show two jacket types with different measuring guides; match the guide to this example. Because sukajan and bomber jackets may be measured differently depending on construction, compare the figures carefully with a jacket you already own.
Authenticity & Care
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.
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