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Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
- Casey Baseel
Apr 30, 2026 - Tweet
Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle jackets won’t be available in stores, though.
- Japan
- (anime • BOSS • Boss coffee • Bulbasaur • canned coffee • Charmander • coffee • cool • drinks • fashion • jackets • manga • Pokemon • shirts • squirtle • t-shirts • video games)
Totoro and Catbus sukajan is two iconic Japanese looks blended by a U.S. fashion brand【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Apr 22, 2025
BoxLunch shows springtime flare with its Studio Ghibli collection.
- Japan, USA
- (anime • BoxLunch • Catbus • fashion • jackets • manga • My Neighbor Totoro • spirited away • Studio Ghibli • sukajan • Totoro • Yokosuka jackets)
Attack on Titan sukajan jackets bring elegant action to your wardrobe, are two garments in one
- Casey Baseel
Jan 30, 2025
Eren and Mikasa literally have your back, but watch out for your inner Titan.
- Japan
- (anime • Attack on Titan • fashion • jackets • manga • sukajan • Yokosuka jackets)
Hello Kitty, My Melody sukajan jackets combine symbols of Japan traditional, old-school, and cute
- Casey Baseel
Jan 28, 2025
Sanrio Yokosuka jackets proves cute and cool doesn’t have to be an either/or choice.
- Japan
- (COK • cute • fashion • Hello Kitty • jackets • Kuromi • My Melody • Sanrio • sukajan • Yokosuka jackets)
Flying Totoro appears in new Studio Ghibli x Foxfire collection
- Oona McGee
Dec 18, 2023
Snuggle up in magical moments from the anime film.
- Japan
- (accessories • anime • clothes • clothing • collaboration • fashion • Foxfire • Ghibli • jackets • My Neighbor Totoro • My Neighbour Totoro • outdoors • Studio Ghibli • Tonari no Totoro • Totoro)
Castle in the Sky sukajan jacket combines the old-school art of Ghibli and Yokosuka【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Dec 7, 2023
Even the sleeves are filled with little callbacks to the Hayao Miyazaki-directed classic.
- Japan
- (anime • Castle in the Sky • Donguri Kyowakoku • fashion • GBL • jackets • Laputa • Studio Ghibli • sukajan • Yokosuka jacket)
Shiba sukajan jacket’s canine cuteness requires more than 300,000 stitches, is worth every one
- Casey Baseel
Jun 16, 2023
An adorable and cool addition to any dog-lover’s wardrobe, even if you haven’t seen the anime this pooch is from.
- Japan
- (animals • anime • Cospa • cute • ddogs • Doomsday With My Dog • fashion • jackets • manga • Sekai no Owari ni Shiba Inu to • shiba • Shiba Inu • sukajan • Yokosuka jacket)
How does a Japanese convenience store jacket compare to Uniqlo’s heat-tech jacket?
- Dale Roll
Dec 3, 2022
Possibly the most conveniently available down jacket ever…but is that convenience worth it?
- Japan
- (COK • convenience stores • Convenience Wear • down jackets • Family mart • fashion • jackets • SNJO • Uniqlo • winter)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl fashions now exist in the real world【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Nov 20, 2021
New jacket line lets you dress yourself like you dress your Pokémon Trainer avatar.
- Japan
- (cool • Eevee • fashion • Gengar • jackets • Pikachu • Pokemon • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl • sukajan • video games • Yokosuka jackets)
Japanese senior slips on icy road, knocks himself out, passersby give up jackets to keep him warm
- Casey Baseel
Mar 11, 2021
Two large men offered help on freezing cold morning, left without giving their names.
We try Muji’s new “communist” suit【Photos】
- SoraNews24
Jul 6, 2020
Minimalist chic or Kim Jong-il cosplay?
- Japan
- (communism • fashion • funny • jackets • Kim Jong-il • Mao suit • Mao Zedong • muji • Mujirushi • weird)
Dragon Ball Trunk’s jacket on sale, gives you the look of a ‘90s anime hero today!【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Oct 18, 2019
Dragon Ball’s time-traveling swordsman came from the future, but his clothes are ready to take you back to the past.
- Japan
- (anime • cosplay • Dragon Ball • fashion • jackets • manga • Premium Bandai • Trunks)
Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
- Casey Baseel
Feb 18, 2019
Some say the fashion brand’s springtime outfit looks more like Kim Jong Il cosplay.
- Japan
- (communism • fashion • funny • jackets • Kim Jong-il • Mao suit • Mao Zedong • Uniqloe • weird)
New samurai jackets, shirts and pants bring traditional Japanese fashion back to the streets
- Oona McGee
Dec 8, 2018
Designed and made in Japan by experienced kimono makers, this new collection comes with a host of cool hidden extras.
Japanese fashion brand Trove releases first-ever unisex range of modern samurai coats and pants
- Oona McGee
Mar 19, 2018
You don’t have to be a man to dress like a cool samurai warrior this season.
- Japan
- (clothes • coats • cool • fashion • genderless fashion • hakama • haori • jackets • kimono • samurai • Trove • Wa Robe)
Body jacket from China protects scooter riders from winter cold, throws dignity out the window
- Koh Ruide
Dec 6, 2017
Who needs self-respect when you can stay warm?
Japanese fashion brand releases jackets tailored specifically for women with large breasts
- Casey Baseel
Jun 6, 2017
Seeks to solve a big problem unique to big-chested women in Japan.
Modern samurai coats from Japan keep you cool in summer with new styles and fabrics
- Oona McGee
May 2, 2017
Enjoy samurai-inspired fashion year-round with this new lineup of lightweight Japanese-style garments.
University of Tokyo students can show off school pride with new jacket boasting ID display pocket
- Krista Rogers
Mar 14, 2017
The upcoming product arose out of a collaboration between two University of Tokyo students and a Japanese fashion designer.
Heater-equipped hanten Japanese jackets mix modern technology and traditional winter fashion
- Casey Baseel
Jan 25, 2017
Clever idea helps wearers cope with the cold with a new take on the retro garment.
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