Short answer: for the original, buy Tailor Toyo, the Japanese maker whose company made souvenir jackets for American servicemen after the war. For vintage, Japonista in Japan lists hundreds of sukajan from about $127. For a new embroidered jacket under $150, KimuraKami starts at $84.99 and ours start at $59.90.
We sell sukajan, so this guide comes from a seller. Prices below were checked on each shop's pages on 29 September 2026.
For prices across other Japanese garments, see our Japanese clothing price survey of 837 listings.
Where to buy one
| Shop | What | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tailor Toyo | The heritage maker, satin and velveteen, made in Japan | See the shop, the most expensive on this list |
| Japonista | New and vintage sukajan from Japan, more than 280 listed | From about $127 |
| KimuraKami | About two dozen sukajan and souvenir jackets | $84.99 to $387.99, most around $110 |
| Amaji | Four embroidered sukajan and souvenir jackets | $59.90 to $219.90 |
If you want the jacket that started it, save for a Tailor Toyo. If you want a one-off with history, look through Japonista's vintage. For a new jacket to wear often, the under-$150 options below are the practical choice.
What we sell
- Raijin Sukajan Souvenir Jacket, $59.90, polyester, XS to XL.
- Nine Tailed Fox Sukajan Jacket, $119.90, 100% polyester, XS to XL.
- Embroidered Dragon Bomber Jacket, $129.90, polyester, XS to XXL.
- Reversible Phoenix Sukajan Souvenir Jacket, $219.90, polyester, XS to XL, embroidered on both sides.
Our model is 189 cm tall. Every jacket has a size chart in centimetres from the manufacturer's flat measurements. Shipping is free over $45 to 32 countries, with 30 days to return.
What to look for
- Embroidery. Dense, raised stitching is the point of a sukajan. Look at close-up photos of the back panel.
- Fabric. Satin is the classic shell. Velveteen is the heavier winter version.
- Reversible or not. Many originals are reversible, with a second design inside.
- Fit. Sukajan are cut short and boxy, ending at the waist. Size up if you want room over a hoodie.
The sukajan jacket guide tells the Yokosuka story and what the motifs mean.
Further reading
Time Out Tokyo's history of the souvenir jacket lists the shops to visit in Tokyo.