The Japanese Legends Behind ORYO's Snowboard Jacket Designs

Look closely at an ORYO jacket and you won't just see a print – you'll see a story. Every design in our collection draws on Japanese mythology, reimagined by contemporary artists. Here's what the artwork on our snowboard jackets actually means.

Ryujin – the dragon god of the sea

Ryujin is the Japanese god of the sea, a wide-mouthed dragon said to command the tides. Our Ryujin jacket, designed with NeoMachi, wraps that oceanic power in a cyberpunk style – an epic tsunami of colour across the back.

Fujin – the god of wind

Fujin carries the winds of the world in a bag over his shoulder. Fitting for a jacket built to shrug off mountain gusts, the Fujin design celebrates movement, speed and the elements.

Komainu – the guardian lion-dogs

Komainu are the mythical lion-dogs that guard the entrances to Japanese shrines, warding off evil spirits. Our Komainu jacket puts that protective spirit on your back for the season ahead.

Wearable art, built for the mountain

Each collaboration pairs a rising artist with technical, 15,000mm waterproof, Thinsulate-insulated snow gear. The result is a jacket that performs like premium outerwear and looks like nothing else on the hill. Explore the full men's and women's collections and find the legend that speaks to you.

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