{"product_id":"vintage-japan-sukajan-dragon-mount-fuji-blue-white-embroidered-souvenir-jacket-size-l-padded-satin-bomber","title":"Vintage Japan Sukajan Dragon Mount Fuji Blue White Embroidered Souvenir Jacket Size L Padded Satin Bomber","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTrue Vintage “Japan” Tour Jacket with Twin Dragons, Fuji, Clouds, Ocean Waves and Red Diamond-Quilted Lining\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully expressive true vintage Japanese souvenir jacket featuring one of the most enduring combinations in sukajan design: \u003cstrong\u003edragons, Mount Fuji, clouds, ocean waves and the embroidered word “Japan.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is constructed with a luminous sky-blue satin body, contrasting ivory-white raglan sleeves and royal-blue striped ribbing. Across the back, two vividly colored dragons move through clouds and breaking waves beneath Mount Fuji. The scene is crowned by flowing copper-gold \u003cstrong\u003e“Japan”\u003c\/strong\u003e script, giving the jacket the unmistakable character of a vintage travel or tour souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front carries two opposing dragon heads embroidered across the chest, creating a strong symmetrical presentation when the jacket is zipped. Inside is a brilliant red diamond-quilted lining that provides more warmth and structure than an unpadded summer sukajan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic-looking older piece with visible wear, fading and textile character. Its irregular embroidery, aged satin and simple period-style size tab give it considerably more personality than a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpening Impression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color palette is immediately memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue body resembles an open sky, while the white sleeves echo the snow-covered summit of Mount Fuji. Green, yellow and red dragons move through pale clouds and foaming waves, their exaggerated expressions giving the embroidery the animated, slightly untamed character associated with older souvenir jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red quilted interior adds another dramatic layer. Though not designed as a reversible outer face, it gives the jacket a striking flash of color whenever worn open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of piece whose age does not sit quietly in the background. The fading, loose embroidery strands and weathered satin all contribute to its visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentification and Subject\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage padded sukajan \/ Japanese souvenir jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex vintage outerwear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky blue, ivory white and royal blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLining color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin dragons, Mount Fuji, clouds, ocean waves and Japan lettering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin-finish shell with diamond-quilted padded lining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front metal zipper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Later mid-century to early vintage period, exact year unconfirmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment should be described as a \u003cstrong\u003eJapan souvenir jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than automatically presented as manufactured in Japan, as no country-of-manufacture label is shown in the available photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBack Embroidery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCopper-Gold “Japan” Script\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper back is crowned by the word \u003cstrong\u003e“Japan”\u003c\/strong\u003e in flowing cursive embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm metallic-brown thread contrasts beautifully with the cool blue satin and gives the composition the visual language of a personalized travel souvenir. Its hand-drawn character is less polished than modern computerized lettering, which adds to the jacket’s authentic vintage atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Fuji rises from the center-left of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts triangular form is outlined in white thread, with a snow-covered summit and layers of pale cloud forms around the base. Fuji gives the jacket an immediate geographic identity and functions as the calm central landmark between the two animated dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mountain has long represented endurance, spiritual elevation and the timeless natural beauty of Japan. Here it also acts as the still point around which the surrounding creatures, clouds and waves appear to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpper Dragon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper dragon is rendered with a golden-yellow head, green crest, white whiskers and a brilliant red mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts segmented body curves across the upper-left portion of the scene, disappearing behind swirling clouds. The dragon’s large eyes, angular snout and exaggerated expression reflect the playful and highly graphic visual style of many older souvenir jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small multicolored embroidered emblem appears beside the dragon. Its exact organizational or symbolic attribution has not been confirmed, so it is presented as part of the jacket’s original decorative program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Dragon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second dragon rises from the waves below Mount Fuji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creature combines a green head with yellow horns, white whiskers and a vivid red body. Its neck and upper body surge diagonally upward while breaking waves curl around the lower composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two dragons differ in color and positioning, creating a lively visual dialogue rather than repeating one identical figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClouds and Ocean Waves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite cloud scrolls surround the upper dragon and Mount Fuji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow, long embroidered lines form turbulent ocean waves with curling crests and flying spray. The contrast between clouds above and water below places the dragons between the celestial and earthly realms traditionally associated with East Asian dragon imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery has aged visibly, with some loose, softened and interrupted thread lines. This gives the scene the expressive, slightly fragmented beauty of a genuine older textile rather than the precise uniformity of a new reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFront Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMirrored Dragon Heads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front carries two opposing dragon heads positioned on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are embroidered in yellow, green, white and red, with long silver-white whiskers and open mouths. Their placement creates a balanced visual frame around the zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creatures appear to face inward, giving the front a compact heraldic quality. Because the remainder of the body is comparatively restrained, the dragon heads remain clearly visible without making the jacket feel overcrowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue and White Color Blocking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is constructed in mottled sky-blue satin with white raglan sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue panels continue over the shoulders and along the outer arms, giving the jacket a clean athletic silhouette. The combination recalls vintage team jackets while remaining unmistakably connected with sukajan styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRib-Knit Trims\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collar, cuffs and waistband are finished in royal-blue ribbing with paired white stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striped trim provides a crisp frame around the soft satin body and connects visually with the white sleeves and pale embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbing shows age-related texture, light pilling and general wear but appears substantially complete in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed Quilted Interior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is lined in brilliant red satin with diamond quilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lining gives the piece greater body and warmth than a lightweight, unlined souvenir jacket. It also adds a striking color contrast against the blue-and-white exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red interior appears to be intended as a lining rather than a fully finished reversible face. No exterior-style pockets or back embroidery are visible on the red side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple white size tab marked \u003cstrong\u003eL\u003c\/strong\u003e is positioned beneath the collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDragons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragons are associated with power, transformation, wisdom and guardianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese and broader East Asian traditions, they are closely connected with water, clouds, rainfall and the movement of natural forces. Their placement between swirling clouds and breaking waves is therefore especially appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two dragons may also be read as paired forces circling the enduring presence of Mount Fuji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Fuji represents permanence, aspiration and spiritual elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts still, snow-covered summit provides a visual counterbalance to the expressive dragons and turbulent water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaves signify movement, adaptability and the persistence of life through changing circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir white embroidered crests also echo the snow on Fuji, connecting the mountain and ocean through color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue and White\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket’s blue-and-white palette carries an especially fresh, almost nautical quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue evokes sky, sea and distance, while white brings brightness and contrast. Together they allow the red and green dragons to leap visually from the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle, Materials and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible construction details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage souvenir-jacket silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSky-blue satin-finish body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory-white raglan sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting blue shoulder and sleeve panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulticolor machine embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront metal zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngled hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-quilted red lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight padded construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriped rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple size L tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort vintage bomber profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery displays the irregular spacing, variable density and expressive line quality associated with older guided-machine embroidery. Some areas are more densely filled, while clouds, waves and whiskers use longer linear stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise fiber composition is not shown and should therefore remain unconfirmed. The shell and lining appear consistent with the rayon, acetate or synthetic satin-family fabrics commonly used for vintage souvenir jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece appears consistent with a later mid-century or early vintage souvenir jacket, possibly dating from approximately the \u003cstrong\u003e1960s through the 1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, though the exact manufacturing year cannot be confirmed from the available photographs alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures supporting an older attribution include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple single-letter size tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded red diamond-quilted lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressive, irregular embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort athletic bomber construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japan, dragon and Mount Fuji imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible natural aging across the satin and thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of modern branding or contemporary care-label presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should not be represented as a precisely dated postwar occupation jacket without additional label or provenance evidence. Its strength lies in its genuine vintage textile character and classic souvenir-jacket imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Pre-Owned Condition with Visible Wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an older garment showing notable signs of age, storage and previous use. It is not in pristine or unworn condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced wrinkling and storage creasing throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMottled fading and tonal variation across the blue satin body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral discoloration, graying and age-related marks on the white sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaint pinkish or reddish marks visible on portions of the light sleeve fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible light yellowing associated with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose, pulled and interrupted embroidery threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear particularly visible in the cloud, wave, whisker and outline embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor thread irregularities around the dragon motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight pilling and age-related texture on the knitted ribbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral handling wear around the cuffs, hem and collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed quilted lining appearing substantially intact in the supplied photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal zipper present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious large holes or severe structural tears visible in the photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery remains colorful, readable and visually compelling despite its age-related thread wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satin naturally changes appearance under directional light, but this jacket also shows genuine fading and surface variation beyond photographic reflection. These characteristics are part of its authentic vintage appearance and should be carefully considered before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll photographs form an essential part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize and Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked size:\u003c\/strong\u003e L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is an older garment, the marked size may fit smaller or shorter than a contemporary Western large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be suitable as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vintage Japanese men’s large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA closer Western men’s medium, depending on measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA women’s or unisex oversized jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fitted bomber silhouette on a larger frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease use the garment’s actual flat measurements when determining fit. Vintage letter sizing alone should not be treated as a guaranteed modern equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket has the kind of charm that cannot be manufactured cleanly on command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue satin has softened and changed with time. The embroidery has loosened in places. The white sleeves carry the shadows of previous decades. Rather than diminishing the piece, these elements create the unmistakable atmosphere of a garment that has genuinely traveled through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strongest visual features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic sky-blue and white colorway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo large back dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin dragon chest embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Fuji and ocean landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent Japan lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed quilted interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal-looking period proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressive vintage embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesirable size L marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong display potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHung on a wall, the back resembles a vintage embroidered travel banner. Worn, the satin and embroidery move with the body, allowing the dragons, clouds and waves to continually change beneath the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Is Worth Collecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon-and-Fuji jackets represent the central visual vocabulary of the Japanese souvenir-jacket tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly appealing because it remains direct and uncluttered. The imagery does not depend on branding, collaboration labels or modern graphic references. It offers the essential ingredients collectors associate with an old Japan tour jacket:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcean waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthletic striped ribbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unbranded status gives it the mysterious quality of a true found object. The specific maker and original owner are unknown, allowing the garment itself to carry the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurchase, Shipping and Vintage Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage, pre-owned collectible garment offered in its present condition. Visible fading, staining, discoloration, storage creasing, loose embroidery, surface variation, minor pulls, rib-knit wear and other age-related characteristics should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine every photograph and review all available measurements carefully before purchasing. Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting, screen calibration and the reflective direction of the satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the individual nature of vintage and collectible garments, all purchases are considered final. Returns, exchanges, cancellations and claims based on fit, disclosed condition characteristics, color interpretation or personal preference cannot be accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item will be packed carefully and shipped worldwide from Japan through EMS or another appropriate tracked international service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation, shipping and handling normally takes \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 business days or earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tracking information will be provided following dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties, taxes, customs charges and local handling fees, where applicable, remain the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the item price or shipping charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespectful offers may be considered depending on current demand, rarity and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for this design or model in another size, please feel free to message us. Although availability cannot be guaranteed, we may be able to locate the same or a closely matching piece in a different size through our sourcing network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#VintageSukajan #Sukajan #DragonJacket #MountFuji #JapanSouvenir #JapaneseSouvenirJacket #VintageJapan #JapaneseBomber #EmbroideredJacket #SatinBomber #PaddedJacket #DragonEmbroidery #FujiJacket #JapanJacket #YokosukaJacket #JapaneseStreetwear #Amekaji #JapaneseAmericana #VintageStreetwear #WearableArt #BlueSukajan #TourJacket #SouvenirJacket #VintageBomber #UnisexVintage #SizeL #EmbroideredArt #CollectorJacket #JapanEmbroidery #Japonista\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evintage sukajan, dragon jacket, japan souvenir, mount fuji jacket, blue satin bomber, embroidered jacket, padded sukajan, size l jacket, vintage japan coat, japanese streetwear, amekaji jacket, dragon embroidery, wearable art coat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esatin-finish fabric, quilted lining, embroidery thread, rib-knit trim, metal zipper, padded textile, woven fabric\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52972794347813,"sku":"SK 1329","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/sk1329-17.jpg?v=1785840613","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/vintage-japan-sukajan-dragon-mount-fuji-blue-white-embroidered-souvenir-jacket-size-l-padded-satin-bomber","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}