A View of Japan in Posters

From the exhibit “Made in Japan: 20th Century Poster Art” at Poster House, New York

Nikke, Okuyama Gihachiro, 1935
Nikke, Okuyama Gihachiro, 1935. Poster produced to promote the company’s western style clothing.
PB Grand Prix, Tana'ami Keichi
PB Grand Prix, Tanaami Keichi, 1936. Poster represents a popular Japanese board game, Sugoroku. The PB stands for Playboy. The winner of the game is the first to reach the actress Matsuoka Kikko, shown in center of poster.
Matsuda Quick Special Oil Colours
Matsuda Quick Special Oil Colours. artist unknown, 1961. Posters promote oil paints produced by Matsuda Gaso.
Discovery of the Image, Tanaami Keichi, 1966
Discovery of the Image, Tanaami Keichi, 1966.
The Aesthetics of End, Yukio Michima, 1966.
Yukio Mishima/The Aesthetics of End, Yakoo Tadamori. 1966. Poster was designed to promote the novel of the same name.
Kara Juro's "John Silver: Love in Shinjuku"
Kara Juro’s “John Silver: Love in Shinjuku,” Yokoo Tadenori, 1967. Poster promotes a play by that name. Border consists of Japanese flower cards.
The Monkees
The Monkees, Tanaami Keiichi, 1968. Promotional poster for the band’s appearances in Japan.
Kimono/The First Year
Kimono/The First Year, Yakoo Tadanori, 1978. Promotional poster for Kyoto textile manufacturer.
Hiroshima Appeals
Hiroshima Appeals, Kamekura Yusaka, 1983. First in a series of Hiroshima Appeals posters projecting a hope for peace.
Japan, Kamekura Yusaki,1988
Japan, Kamekura Yusaki,1988. Created for the Japan Graphic Designers Association
Five Seasons, Sato Koichi
Five Seasons, Sato Koichi, 1988. Images of Mt. Fuju during different seasons.
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5 Responses to A View of Japan in Posters

  1. retrosimba's avatar retrosimba says:

    I don’t imagine I ever would have seen this enchanting artistry if not for your blog. Thanks for posting it and for expanding my world view.

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  2. Donna Janke's avatar Donna Janke says:

    Wow. These posters are so intricate.

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  3. In Doylestown, PA, the Michener Museum has a special exhibit of Japanese prints. You might like it.

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