{"product_id":"vintage-velvet-japan-map-sakura-reversible-sukajan-medium","title":"Vintage Japanese Velvet Sukajan Japan Map Sakura Mt Fuji Embroidered Reversible Souvenir Jacket | Size M","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBlack Velvet Sakura Japan Map \u0026amp; Mt. Fuji Embroidered Yokosuka Jacket with Silver Satin Reverse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully eccentric \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese reversible sukajan \/ Yokosuka souvenir jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e combining several classic Japan-tourism motifs with an unusually playful central composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal side is made in \u003cstrong\u003edeep black velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e, immediately giving the jacket a richer and softer visual presence than a conventional satin sukajan. Across the chest and back, bright pink sakura embroidery cuts sharply through the dark ground, while the reverse side transforms the piece into a much cleaner \u003cstrong\u003esilver-gray and black satin bomber\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is where the jacket becomes especially memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large embroidered composition combines a \u003cstrong\u003emap of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually labeled cities, \u003cstrong\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crescent moon, abundant cherry blossoms and a mysterious theatrical or folkloric figure positioned over the islands. It feels almost like an imaginary travel poster from another Japan, half souvenir map, half dreamscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe imagery is charming rather than aggressive, making this especially attractive for collectors who already own the usual dragon, tiger and eagle sukajan and want something far less predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible Sukajan \/ Yokosuka Souvenir Jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagged Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium \/ M\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese embroidered velvet bomber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black velvet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-gray satin body with black sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan map, sakura cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji, crescent moon, Japanese cities, stylized folkloric figure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Embroidery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sakura and “Japan” script\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full front zipper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rib-knit striped collar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rib-knit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rib-knit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slash pockets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex styling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6111, as visible on the care label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBlack Velvet Side\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary side uses a \u003cstrong\u003eluxurious black velvet ground\u003c\/strong\u003e with black ribbing and contrasting white stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe velvet gives the jacket considerably more depth than standard glossy souvenir satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on lighting, the pile shifts from near-black to softly reflective charcoal, creating a perfect background for the vivid floral embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual language is restrained on the front and dramatically expanded on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFront Design | Sakura \u0026amp; Japan Script\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is deliberately elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall clusters of \u003cstrong\u003epink cherry blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e decorate both sides of the chest, accompanied by scattered petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wearer's left chest appears the embroidered word:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ein flowing white script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restraint of the front is one of the jacket's strongest features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than revealing the entire composition immediately, it lets the black velvet dominate until the wearer turns around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSakura Cherry Blossoms\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry blossom imagery runs throughout the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery uses several shades of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehot pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epale pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto create a lively mixture of blossoms, buds, leaves and drifting petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers become increasingly dense toward the central map composition on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakura remain one of the most recognizable symbols of Japan, associated with spring, beauty, renewal and the famously fleeting nature of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere they also function almost as geographical markers, turning the map itself into a flowering landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBack Design | Japan Map Travel Art\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back contains the jacket's defining artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese archipelago is outlined through an elaborate mixture of \u003cstrong\u003eembroidered flowers, patterned textile effects and place names\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting a rigid cartographic map, the islands become decorative forms woven into the floral composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral Japanese cities and regions can be seen embroidered across the map, including names such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapporo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSendai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYokohama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNagoya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiroshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNagasaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand other regional references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis connects the jacket directly to the original souvenir-jacket tradition, where maps of Japan became one of the genre's most recognizable motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMount Fuji \u0026amp; Crescent Moon\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the upper left appears \u003cstrong\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered in pale embroidery against the dark velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the central figure is a bold \u003cstrong\u003eyellow crescent moon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, Fuji and the moon create an almost theatrical nighttime scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition feels deliberately fantastical rather than documentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt transforms the familiar Japan-map souvenir motif into something dreamlike and slightly surreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMysterious Folkloric Figure\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the map stands an unusual embroidered figure dressed predominantly in \u003cstrong\u003epurple\u003c\/strong\u003e, arms extended across the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts placement, costume and dramatic pose give the piece a strong folkloric or theatrical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than forcing a specific mythological identification without documentation, it is best appreciated as a \u003cstrong\u003estylized Japanese folklore-inspired or theatrical figure\u003c\/strong\u003e presiding over the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis uncertainty actually adds to the charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image feels like something discovered in an illustrated folk tale, kabuki-inspired fantasy or vintage souvenir graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJapan as an Illustrated Landscape\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the back successful is that Japan is not merely represented geographically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt becomes a miniature visual world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition combines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enational geography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emoon imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echerry blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003escattered petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecity names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecorative textile patterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etheatrical character imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einto one cohesive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has the spirit of a souvenir map but the density of Japanese decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReverse Side | Silver \u0026amp; Black Satin Bomber\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the jacket inside out and the entire mood changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is strikingly minimal:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esilver-gray satin body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack satin sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand striped gray-and-black ribbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is little or no major embroidery on this side, allowing the clean bomber silhouette and sheen of the satin to take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the jacket two genuinely different personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVelvet side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative\u003cbr\u003eJapanese\u003cbr\u003eRomantic\u003cbr\u003eGraphic\u003cbr\u003eCollector-focused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilver side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal\u003cbr\u003eUrban\u003cbr\u003eSporty\u003cbr\u003eMonochrome\u003cbr\u003eEasy to coordinate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse therefore works as a real alternative garment rather than merely the unfinished backside of the main design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVelvet \u0026amp; Satin Contrast\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of velvet and satin is one of the jacket's strongest tactile qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe velvet side absorbs light and creates soft depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satin side reflects light sharply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means reversing the jacket changes not only the imagery but also the entire way the garment interacts with light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is almost a \u003cstrong\u003eday-and-night transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e, despite both sides using relatively restrained base colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSukajan Heritage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sukajan emerged from Japan's postwar souvenir culture, particularly around Yokosuka, where embroidered jackets became popular among American servicemen. Traditional Japanese imagery such as dragons, tigers, eagles, maps, Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms became signatures of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan-map jackets are especially appropriate to this history because they preserve the garment's original function as a literal souvenir of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern and revival examples expanded the vocabulary dramatically, incorporating more elaborate embroidery, velvet, reversible construction and playful interpretations of Japanese cultural imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket belongs beautifully to that evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIconography\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSakura\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cherry blossom represents one of Japan's most enduring aesthetic ideas: extraordinary beauty existing precisely because it cannot last forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts blossoms bring delicacy and movement to the otherwise dark jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuji is both geographical landmark and cultural icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts instantly recognizable silhouette connects the jacket directly to Japan even before the map is examined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrescent Moon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moon introduces a more poetic nighttime atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced beside Fuji and the central figure, it transforms the scene from map illustration into fantasy landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapan Map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe archipelago has long been used on souvenir jackets as an emblem of travel, memory and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere it becomes unusually decorative through flowers and city names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe care label provides unusually useful material information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain \/ Outer Fabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester 70%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton 30%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse \/ Lining Fabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester 100%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSleeve Fabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester 100%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRib Knit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester 100%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis polyester-cotton blend helps explain the distinctive velvet-like surface of the embroidered side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse uses smooth polyester satin for the classic souvenir-jacket sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eConstruction Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack velvet primary side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver satin reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack satin sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaglan-style bomber construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull front metal zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced striped rib collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching rib cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlash hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery across front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative piping running along sleeve lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast black \/ white \/ gray palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePeriod \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe materials, embroidery style, velvet construction and design language suggest a \u003cstrong\u003elate 20th-century to early 2000s Japanese sukajan revival aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than an original immediate-postwar souvenir jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt deliberately draws from classic vintage souvenir imagery while using brighter machine embroidery, polyester textiles and fully reversible contemporary construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSize\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer's Tagged Size: M \/ Medium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main brand \/ size label clearly reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand the Japanese care label also confirms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eサイズ M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Japanese sizing may run smaller or differently proportioned than contemporary Western sizing, actual measurements should always be used as the primary fit reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Western wearer may find it closer to a compact modern Small-Medium or traditional Japanese Medium depending on preferred fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare measurements carefully once supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned Japanese garment and should be appreciated accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied photographs show:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrong black velvet color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebright embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclear Japan script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eattractive sakura coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintact map composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintact ribbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efunctioning-looking zipper structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enormal creasing to the satin reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight signs of previous wear and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most vintage or pre-owned sukajan, buyers should expect possible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evelvet pile variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminor lint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esatin creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall surface marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eembroidery thread irregularities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erib wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efaint storage impressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminor age-related discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy This Jacket Stands Out\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not another standard dragon-and-tiger sukajan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts character comes from the unusual combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack velvet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evivid pink sakura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emap of Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emultiple embroidered Japanese cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrescent moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunusual folklore-inspired figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eelegant Japan script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efull reversible construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminimalist silver satin second side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result has tremendous personality without relying on aggressive imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is whimsical, nostalgic and slightly mysterious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌙🌸🗾🗻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors frequently search for sukajan featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Fuji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eembroidered city names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echerry blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evelvet construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunusual reversible layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYokosuka imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enon-standard motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent Etsy listings for reversible velvet sukajan vary widely depending on maker, age and design, with many pre-owned examples roughly in the \u003cstrong\u003eUS$150-$400 range\u003c\/strong\u003e, while particularly desirable branded or unusual examples can exceed that. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent eBay examples also demonstrate a broad market, with ordinary pre-owned reversible jackets near roughly $100 and stronger or more distinctive examples listed substantially higher. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket's \u003cstrong\u003evelvet construction and highly unusual map \/ sakura \/ Fuji composition\u003c\/strong\u003e make it considerably more interesting than a basic generic souvenir bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStyling\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe velvet side works exceptionally well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efaded indigo jeans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echarcoal trousers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese selvedge denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eboots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminimalist sneakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver side can be styled almost like a clean vintage bomber:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhite T-shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack jeans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneutral trousers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emonochrome sneakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne jacket can therefore move between decorative Japanese streetwear and restrained casual outerwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Wearable Art\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the back, the velvet side almost reads as a compact embroidered travel poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe islands, blossoms, Fuji, moon and city names reward close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would display beautifully hung flat in a Japanese-fashion collection, but remains fully wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat balance between \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible object and practical garment\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the great pleasures of sukajan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePurchase, Shipping and Vintage Policy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned Japanese fashion piece offered in its present condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all available photographs carefully before purchase. Vintage and pre-owned garments naturally may show age-related characteristics including surface wear, creasing, storage wrinkles, small marks, rubbing, thread wear, embroidery irregularities, rib-knit wear and other signs of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing conventions vary considerably between Japan and overseas markets. Please use the actual garment measurements as the primary fit reference rather than relying exclusively on the tagged size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless materially misrepresented, photographed wear, normal vintage characteristics, subjective fit concerns and minor age-related imperfections are not grounds for return, exchange or claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping is available, including EMS where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation, shipping and handling normally takes 5–10 business days or earlier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespectful offers may be considered.\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#Sukajan #VintageSukajan #JapaneseSukajan #VelvetSukajan #JapanMapJacket #JapanMap #SakuraJacket #CherryBlossom #MountFuji #FujiJacket #JapaneseEmbroidery #YokosukaJacket #SouvenirJacket #JapaneseBomber #ReversibleJacket #VelvetJacket #JapanJacket #JapaneseStreetwear #Wagara #JapaneseFashion #JapanSouvenir #EmbroideredJacket #JapanVintage #TokyoFashion #JapanTravel #WearableArt #JapaneseCollector #VintageJapanese #JapaneseVelvet #SizeMedium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ejapan map sukajan, velvet sukajan, sakura jacket, japanese jacket, japan map jacket, reversible bomber, yokosuka jacket, souvenir jacket, mount fuji jacket, embroidered jacket, japan velvet jacket, vintage sukajan, size medium jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyester, Cotton, Velvet, Satin, Embroidery Thread, Rib Knit, Metal Zipper, Reversible Fabric\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53586523226405,"sku":"Ina 121","price":270.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/aina121_33of40_3.jpg?v=1786685277","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/vintage-velvet-japan-map-sakura-reversible-sukajan-medium","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}