Samurai Jeans ‘Hanaguhashi Sakura’ 8.5oz Heavyweight Loopwheeled T-Shirt – Navy

This Samurai Jeans graphic T-Shirt draws inspiration from the deep tradition of waka poetry, a cornerstone of Japanese culture for more than 1400 years. The artwork centers around cherry blossoms, long regarded in Japan as symbols of renewal, impermanence, and the arrival of spring after a harsh winter. The phrase “Hanaguhashi Sakura,” printed on the back, is an ancient poetic expression used to honor cherry blossoms as the most beautiful of all flowers. Rendered in soft white tones against a rich navy blue body, the design carries the quiet elegance often found in traditional Japanese art and literature.

The T-Shirt itself is built using Samurai’s signature heavyweight loopwheeled jersey. Made from carefully selected raw cotton spun into thick, irregular #14 slub yarns, the 8.5oz fabric is slowly knitted on vintage Daimaruki loopwheel machines (producing about 1 meter of fabric per hour) from Japan’s early Showa era. The result is a dense yet breathable jersey with a dry hand, substantial feel, and rich texture that softens beautifully over time. Finished with Samurai’s highly durable triple-needle binder neck construction, this is a graphic tee designed to age with character and improve through years of wear.

• Samurai Jeans Hanaguhashi Sakura Heavyweight T-Shirt
  
• SJST26-104
  
• Navy
  
• Regular Fit
  
• 100% Cotton
  
• 8.5oz Heavyweight Slub Jersey
  
• Original 14-Gauge Tubular Knit
  
• Loopwheeled / No Side Seams
  
• 3-Needle Binder Neck
  
• Ribbed Collar
  
• One Wash: Minimal Shrinkage
  
• Made In Japan