The 1950s are a golden decade for Japanese cinema—and for original Japanese movie posters. This collection brings together authentic theatrical posters from the era, including some of the rarest pieces we handle. With many examples now over 70 years old, surviving posters are increasingly scarce—especially in strong display condition—making them highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
TOKYO STORY / 東京物語 Japan (Shochiku), 1953 Original first-release Japanese theatrical poster (B1 / tate) Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally conserved and backed with traditional Japanese washi
TOKYO STORY / 東京物語 Japan (Shochiku), 1953 Original first-release Japanese theatrical poster (B1 / tate) Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally conserved and backed with traditional Japanese washi
GODZILLA / ゴジラ Japan (Toho), 1954 Original first-release Japanese theatrical poster (B2 / chihōban (地方版), Style B) Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally linen-backed
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GODZILLA / ゴジラ Japan (Toho), 1954 Original first-release Japanese theatrical poster (B2 / chihōban (地方版), Style B) Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally linen-backed
GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN / ゴジラの逆襲 Japan (Toho), 1955 Original first-release Japanese theatrical poster (B2 / chihōban (地方版), Style B) Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally linen-backed
GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN / ゴジラの逆襲 Japan (Toho), 1955 Original first-release Japanese theatrical poster (B2 / chihōban (地方版), Style B) Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally linen-backed
“Les Quatre Cents Coups / The 400 Blows”, Original First Japanese Release STB Tatekan Movie Poster, 1960, Ultra Rare, Hisamitsu Noguchi, STB Size (51 × 145 cm)
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“Les Quatre Cents Coups / The 400 Blows”, Original First Japanese Release STB Tatekan Movie Poster, 1960, Ultra Rare, Hisamitsu Noguchi, STB Size (51 × 145 cm)
TOKYO STORY / 東京物語 Japan (Shochiku), 1953 Original first-release Japanese theatrical poster (B2 / Osaka version), Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally linen-backed by Fourth Cone Restoration
TOKYO STORY / 東京物語 Japan (Shochiku), 1953 Original first-release Japanese theatrical poster (B2 / Osaka version), Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally linen-backed by Fourth Cone Restoration
“Seven Samurai” (七人の侍), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B1×3 “Three‑Sheet” Re‑Release Poster — 1967 Toho International Version (R‑1967) — approx. 86 × 40 in (218 × 103 cm)
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“Seven Samurai” (七人の侍), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B1×3 “Three‑Sheet” Re‑Release Poster — 1967 Toho International Version (R‑1967) — approx. 86 × 40 in (218 × 103 cm)
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (白雪姫), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1950, “Head-Office” Style, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (approx. 51 × 73 cm) (G)
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (白雪姫), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1950, “Head-Office” Style, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (approx. 51 × 73 cm) (G)
CINDERELLA / シンデレラ姫 Japan (Japan RKO Films / Japanese-language first re-release), 1961 Original first re-release Japanese theatrical billboard poster (B0 / two-sheet) Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally linen-backed by Fourth Cone Restoration
CINDERELLA / シンデレラ姫 Japan (Japan RKO Films / Japanese-language first re-release), 1961 Original first re-release Japanese theatrical billboard poster (B0 / two-sheet) Colour-printed poster on paper, professionally linen-backed by Fourth Cone Restoration
“The Big Sleep” (三つ数えろ), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B2 First‑Release Poster — 1955 First Japanese Release (April 1955) — approx. 20.3 × 28.7 in (51.5 × 72.8 cm) P257
“The Big Sleep” (三つ数えろ), Ultra‑Rare Original Japanese B2 First‑Release Poster — 1955 First Japanese Release (April 1955) — approx. 20.3 × 28.7 in (51.5 × 72.8 cm) P257
