We are pleased to announce the arrival of an extremely unique item that can be called a "heretic" of military vintage in postwar Japan. This is a frogskin camo jacket made in Japan after World War II. While based on a design reminiscent of the US Marine Corps (USMC) P-42 style, it has adopted a unique four-pocket style that did not exist in the original, and is a fascinating hybrid of civilian and US military remnants from that time. It is cut more like a shirt, but has two additional pockets without flaps, and is thought to have been personally procured in Japan by a U.S. soldier during the Korean War, or manufactured for some other reason. The finish is highly likely to have been manufactured by a private store such as Taylor, rather than factory mass-produced, judging from the stitching.

The fabric used is herringbone twill (HBT), which is very solid in both texture and thickness. The fabric itself is not remade from a poncho or shelter half fabric, but is believed to be an HBT frogskin fabric manufactured in the postwar period. It is reversible, with both sides of the jungle (green) and beach (khaki) reproduced well. The pattern and colors are slightly different in detail from the P-42 and P-44 HBT fabrics.

The buttons are made of plain resin buttons, which are typical of the period, and the details also give it an atmosphere of the period. The condition is extremely good, with almost no repairs or damage, and can be worn as everyday wear without any problems. This is a very rare and collectible jacket that evokes a sense of "postwar Japan. This is a used item and cannot be returned. Please understand.

Size (flat)
Shoulder width 43cm Body width 57cm Length 72cm Sleeve length 62cm