Anyone know sukajan? Sukajan is a jacket or a style derived from japan yokosuka city. If you've ever been to a tourist area in Tokyo, Japan, or watch Majisuka Gakuen, then you might find this jacket. Sukajan, stands for Yokosuka and Jumper [in Japanese is pronounced as "Janpaa"] refers to this eye-catching jacket popularized by the appearance of naughty.
Sukajan came from Yokosuka, which is part of the Greater Tokyo area. The city has become an American base for naval activities since the defeat of Japan in World War 2. It is estimated that Sukajan derived from the stadium or university-style jacket worn American soldiers.
The jackets are just one of many exciting creations from the clash of two cultures. At some point, the American soldiers started to sew motif dragon, phoenix and other Japanese motifs into their letterman jackets, and from there how Sukajan born.
Sukajan now is the creation of Kanagawa pride which has been welcomed by local residents and tourists thanks to its Yazuka image. Actually, the most famous in Japan tend to choose more elegant and classy appearance that is provided casuals but it does not avoid, the young people to wear Sukajan.
Also Read : How to Measure Sukajan Bomber Jacket
Thanks to its popularity in the eyes of the tourists, you will find many Sukajan sold in tourist attractions such as Ameyoko market in Ueno. There is no outlet for Okuma Shoukai, which claims to be the oldest Sukajan stores in Japan. And there seems to be some evidence for their claims for 60 years.
Okuma Shoukai seems to be the main distributor for Sukajan, both local and export. The company enjoys a large amount of publicity of many other linkages with the world of Japanese celebrities. Tomohiko Sato wore one for his character in the drama Sukajan Voice, Erika Toda seen wearing it in the film Death Note and Rika Ishikawa appeared on the cover of his book photobook, Shiawase no Ashiato Happy.
Sukajan came from Yokosuka, which is part of the Greater Tokyo area. The city has become an American base for naval activities since the defeat of Japan in World War 2. It is estimated that Sukajan derived from the stadium or university-style jacket worn American soldiers.
The jackets are just one of many exciting creations from the clash of two cultures. At some point, the American soldiers started to sew motif dragon, phoenix and other Japanese motifs into their letterman jackets, and from there how Sukajan born.
Sukajan now is the creation of Kanagawa pride which has been welcomed by local residents and tourists thanks to its Yazuka image. Actually, the most famous in Japan tend to choose more elegant and classy appearance that is provided casuals but it does not avoid, the young people to wear Sukajan.
Also Read : How to Measure Sukajan Bomber Jacket
Thanks to its popularity in the eyes of the tourists, you will find many Sukajan sold in tourist attractions such as Ameyoko market in Ueno. There is no outlet for Okuma Shoukai, which claims to be the oldest Sukajan stores in Japan. And there seems to be some evidence for their claims for 60 years.
Okuma Shoukai seems to be the main distributor for Sukajan, both local and export. The company enjoys a large amount of publicity of many other linkages with the world of Japanese celebrities. Tomohiko Sato wore one for his character in the drama Sukajan Voice, Erika Toda seen wearing it in the film Death Note and Rika Ishikawa appeared on the cover of his book photobook, Shiawase no Ashiato Happy.