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.
THE FLAVOR OF GREEN TEA OVER RICE (お茶漬の味 / Ochazuke no Aji) – Original 1952 Japanese “Speed” Poster / Press Sheet (Shōchiku Eiga Press No. 252) – Yasujirō Ozu – Circa 24 × 52 cm
THE FLAVOR OF GREEN TEA OVER RICE (お茶漬の味 / Ochazuke no Aji) – Original 1952 Japanese “Speed” Poster / Press Sheet (Shōchiku Eiga Press No. 252) – Yasujirō Ozu – Circa 24 × 52 cm
“Les Quatre Cents Coups / The 400 Blows” (大人は判ってくれない / Les Quatre Cents Coups), Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1989, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) A109
“Les Quatre Cents Coups / The 400 Blows” (大人は判ってくれない / Les Quatre Cents Coups), Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1989, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) A109
“The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice” (お茶漬の味) — Framed unfolded original Japanese first release pamphlet-poster for Yasujiro Ozu’s 1952 Shochiku classic — Unfolded display size c. 18 × 50 cm (B5 when folded) • GA9
“The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice” (お茶漬の味) — Framed unfolded original Japanese first release pamphlet-poster for Yasujiro Ozu’s 1952 Shochiku classic — Unfolded display size c. 18 × 50 cm (B5 when folded) • GA9
The Hidden Fortress” (隠し砦の三悪人) — Framed original Japanese first release pamphlet-poster / program flyer for Kurosawa’s 1958 TohoScope samurai adventure masterpiece — Piece size c. 25.7 × 18.2 cm GA1
The Hidden Fortress” (隠し砦の三悪人) — Framed original Japanese first release pamphlet-poster / program flyer for Kurosawa’s 1958 TohoScope samurai adventure masterpiece — Piece size c. 25.7 × 18.2 cm GA1
“Dumbo” (ダンボ), Framed Original Ultra Rare Japanese first‑release chirashi style flyer for Disney’s beloved animated classic (Japan first release 1954) — Size: c. 26 × 18.5 cm (B5‑type) GA8
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“Dumbo” (ダンボ), Framed Original Ultra Rare Japanese first‑release chirashi style flyer for Disney’s beloved animated classic (Japan first release 1954) — Size: c. 26 × 18.5 cm (B5‑type) GA8
“Limelight” (ライムライト) — Framed original Japanese first‑release film advertisement for Charlie Chaplin’s masterpiece — Japan, 1953 (ユナイト映画 / United Artists) — Sheet size c. 25.7 × 16.7 cm (approx. 10.12 × 6.57 in) GA17
“Limelight” (ライムライト) — Framed original Japanese first‑release film advertisement for Charlie Chaplin’s masterpiece — Japan, 1953 (ユナイト映画 / United Artists) — Sheet size c. 25.7 × 16.7 cm (approx. 10.12 × 6.57 in) GA17
