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This collection features \u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eoriginal Japanese theatrical posters\u003c\/strong\u003e for Kurosawa titles—highly regarded by collectors for their historical importance, striking period design, and increasing scarcity, especially in strong display condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-beard-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1969-stb-size-20x57-51x145cm","title":"\"Red Beard\", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1969, STB Size 20x57\"  (51x145cm)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Beard (Japanese: 赤ひげ, Hepburn: Akahige) is a 1965 Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa about the relationship between a town doctor and his new trainee. It takes place in Koishikawa, a district of Edo, towards the end of the Tokugawa period. The film was based on Shūgorō Yamamoto's 1959 short story collection, Akahige Shinryōtan (赤ひげ診療譚). Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel Humiliated and Insulted provided the source for a subplot about a young girl, Otoyo (Terumi Niki), who is rescued from a brothel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe film looks at the problem of social injustice and explores two of Kurosawa's favorite topics: humanism and existentialism. A few critics have noted the film to be reminiscent in some ways of Ikiru. Red Beard is the last black and white film of Kurosawa. The film was a major box office success in Japan but is notorious for having caused a rift between Mifune and Kurosawa, with this being the final collaboration between them after working on 16 films together. The film was screened in competition at the 26th Venice International Film Festival. Toshiro Mifune won a volpi cup for best actor for his performance in the film. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis almost 5′ tall STB poster features Mifune prominently. The tatekan STB format had much lower print numbers compared to regular Japanese B2s. They are very rare, especially for more popular film titles, and are highly sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in a excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is 52 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTB  20x57\"  (51x145cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39786132308127,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/products\/RedBeardSTB.jpg?v=1618819021"},{"product_id":"kagemusha-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1980-rare-b1-size-akira-kurosawa","title":"\"Kagemusha\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1980, Rare B1 Size, Akira Kurosawa","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1980 for the first release of Kagemusha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original, previously-folded, Japanese B1 (70.7 × 100 cm) movie poster from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor the first release of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKagemusha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in very good condition and been stored very carefully for over 41 years. Please review the imagery as this is the exact poster that you will be purchasing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKagemusha (影武者, Shadow Warrior) is a 1980 jidaigeki film directed by Akira Kurosawa. Kagemusha is the Japanese term for a political decoy, literally meaning \"shadow warrior\". It is set in the Sengoku period of Japanese history and tells the story of a lower-class criminal who is taught to impersonate a dying daimyō to dissuade opposing lords from attacking the newly vulnerable clan. The daimyō is based on Takeda Shingen, and the film ends with the climactic 1575 Battle of Nagashino.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe film won the Palme d'Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival (tied with All That Jazz). It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and received other honours. 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Country‑of‑origin, first‑release, and the Uehara\/Mifune artwork make this one of the most desirable Japanese formats for the title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is over 67 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39965923967135,"sku":"","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/IMG_9245_9da242b0-a52c-4ea1-824a-01fabf55a6ee.jpg?v=1756801881"},{"product_id":"seven-samurai-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1967-exceedingly-rare-stb-size-20x57-51x145cm","title":"\"Seven Samurai\", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1967, Exceedingly Rare, STB Size 20x57\" (51x145cm)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a wonderful Japanese re-release poster for Seven Samurai from 1967. This particular artwork on the STB tatekan size is exceedingly rare! It features the intense graphics of Toshiro Mifune that collectors world wide search for in this Akira Kurosawa classic. This poster should be purchased while it is still available - we have not seen another copy with this rare artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the most important films in Japanese Cinema. The masterpiece of Akira Kurosawa, is consistently voted as one of the best films ever made. Kurosawa is one of the most deservedly celebrated film directors in history. Seven Samurai is Kurosawa`s most famous film and has inspired western filmmakers for generations and will continue to do so for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis almost 5′ tall STB poster features fantastic artwork that captures many scenes from the film. The tatekan STB format had much lower print numbers compared to regular Japanese B2s. 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Please refer to the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is 54 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTB  20x57\"  (51x145cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39980389630111,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/products\/SevenSamuraiSTB.jpg?v=1620617192"},{"product_id":"seven-samurai-original-re-release-international-movie-poster-1980-s-akira-kurosawa-27-x-40-inches-69cm-x-102cm","title":"\"Seven Samurai\", Original Re-Release International Movie Poster 1980`s, Akira Kurosawa, 27 x 40 Inches - 69cm x 102cm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1980`s for the international release of Seven Samurai. 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The masterpiece of Akira Kurosawa, is consistently voted as one of the best films ever made. Kurosawa is one of the most deservedly celebrated film directors in history. Seven Samurai is Kurosawa`s most famous film and has inspired western filmmakers for generations and will continue to do so for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCountry of origin posters have always been longed for by ardent collectors for this title, and the poster for this most beloved and critically acclaimed Akira Kurosawa film is one of the hardest to find from any of his works. It features a terrific image of the brilliant Toshiro Mifune in full warrior stance, surrounded by images from the film. This is a outstanding find in this condition. 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The artwork for this poster is superb and designed by B. Tankowska.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirector Akira Kurosawa had long been a fan of V.K. Arsenyev's nonfiction account of his travels in the Ussuri basin in the Russian Far East, during which Arsenyev encountered and befriended a canny Nanai trapper, who subsequently became the guide for his surveying crew. After surviving a suicide attempt and with no prospects for film funding in Japan, Kurosawa approached the Soviet Union about backing the production of a film. To his surprise, the Soviets agreed, and the director spent nearly two years in the Siberian wilderness completing the shoot. The resulting film was a success, and launched Kurosawa into the prolific third phase of his career, during which he made his epic film Ran, among many others. One of Kurosawa's most important and distinctive works, this being a typically evocative and interpretative Polish one-sheet. 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It is set in the Sengoku period of Japanese history and tells the story of a lower-class criminal who is taught to impersonate a dying daimyō to dissuade opposing lords from attacking the newly vulnerable clan. The daimyō is based on Takeda Shingen, and the film ends with the climactic 1575 Battle of Nagashino.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe film won the Palme d'Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival (tied with All That Jazz). It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and received other honours. 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The story centers on an elderly hibakusha, who lost her husband in the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki, caring for her four grandchildren over the summer. She learns of a long-lost brother, Suzujiro, living in Hawaii who wants her to visit him before he dies. American film star Richard Gere appears as Suzujiro's son Clark. The film was selected as the Japanese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 64th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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It takes place in Koishikawa, a district of Edo, towards the end of the Tokugawa period. The film was based on Shūgorō Yamamoto's 1959 short story collection, Akahige Shinryōtan (赤ひげ診療譚). Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel Humiliated and Insulted provided the source for a subplot about a young girl, Otoyo (Terumi Niki), who is rescued from a brothel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe film looks at the problem of social injustice and explores two of Kurosawa's favorite topics: humanism and existentialism. A few critics have noted the film to be reminiscent in some ways of Ikiru. Red Beard is the last black and white film of Kurosawa. The film was a major box office success in Japan but is notorious for having caused a rift between Mifune and Kurosawa, with this being the final collaboration between them after working on 16 films together. The film was screened in competition at the 26th Venice International Film Festival. 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The film transposes the plot of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth from Medieval Scotland to feudal Japan, with stylistic elements drawn from Noh drama. The film stars Toshiro Mifune and Isuzu Yamada in the lead roles, modelled on the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs with the play, the film tells the story of a warrior who assassinates his sovereign at the urging of his ambitious wife. Kurosawa was a fan of the play and intended to make his own adaptation for several years, delaying it after learning of Orson Welles' Macbeth (1948). Among his changes was the ending, which required archers to fire arrows around Mifune. The film was shot around Mount Fuji and Izu Peninsula.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite the change in setting and language and numerous creative liberties, Throne of Blood is often considered one of the better film adaptations of the play. 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It was the first film to be produced under Kurosawa's own independent production company. It was entered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe film stars Toshiro Mifune as a young man who gets a prominent position in a corrupt postwar Japanese company in order to expose the men responsible for his father's death. It has its roots in Shakespeare's Hamlet, while also doubling as a critique of corporate corruption. Along with Drunken Angel (1948), Stray Dog (1949) and High and Low (1963), it is one of four films in which Kurosawa explores the film noir genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source: Wikipedia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 64 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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The American literary critic Harold Bloom judged it \"the most successful film version of Macbeth\". Sylvan Barnet writes it captured Macbeth as a strong warrior, and that \"Without worrying about fidelity to the original,\" Throne of Blood is \"much more satisfactory\" than most Shakespeare films.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;In his 2015 Movie Guide, Leonard Maltin gave the film four stars, calling it a \"Graphic, powerful adaptation\". Throne of Blood currently holds a 95% \"rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 43 reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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It takes place in Koishikawa, a district of Edo, towards the end of the Tokugawa period. The film was based on Shūgorō Yamamoto's 1959 short story collection, Akahige Shinryōtan (赤ひげ診療譚). Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel Humiliated and Insulted provided the source for a subplot about a young girl, Otoyo (Terumi Niki), who is rescued from a brothel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe film looks at the problem of social injustice and explores two of Kurosawa's favorite topics: humanism and existentialism. A few critics have noted the film to be reminiscent in some ways of Ikiru. Red Beard is the last black and white film of Kurosawa. The film was a major box office success in Japan but is notorious for having caused a rift between Mifune and Kurosawa, with this being the final collaboration between them after working on 16 films together. The film was screened in competition at the 26th Venice International Film Festival. 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The film transposes the plot of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth from Medieval Scotland to feudal Japan, with stylistic elements drawn from Noh drama. The film stars Toshiro Mifune and Isuzu Yamada in the lead roles, modelled on the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs with the play, the film tells the story of a warrior who assassinates his sovereign at the urging of his ambitious wife. Kurosawa was a fan of the play and intended to make his own adaptation for several years, delaying it after learning of Orson Welles' Macbeth (1948). Among his changes was the ending, which required archers to fire arrows around Mifune. The film was shot around Mount Fuji and Izu Peninsula.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite the change in setting and language and numerous creative liberties, Throne of Blood is often considered one of the better film adaptations of the play. 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The film is loosely based on the 1959 novel King's Ransom by Ed McBain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 56 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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It was inspired by actual dreams that Kurosawa claimed to have had repeatedly. It was his first film in 45 years in which he was the sole author of the screenplay. An international co-production of Japan and Worldwide, Dreams was made five years after Ran, with assistance from George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and funded by Warner Bros. The film was screened out of competition at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival, and has consistently received positive reviews.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDreams addresses themes such as childhood, spirituality, art, death, and mistakes and transgressions made by humans against nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 34 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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The masterpiece of Akira Kurosawa, is consistently voted as one of the best films ever made. Kurosawa is one of the most deservedly celebrated film directors in history. Seven Samurai is Kurosawa`s most famous film and has inspired western filmmakers for generations and will continue to do so for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 49 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in good condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45567932334325,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/living-room-corner-with-fancy-armchair-2024-06-14T101331.938.jpg?v=1718327761"},{"product_id":"throne-of-blood-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1957-nakazuri-format-b3-37-x-51-cm-f29","title":"\"Throne Of Blood\", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1957, Nakazuri format (B3 37 x 51 cm) F29","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1957 for the first release of Throne Of Blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is extremely rare, it is in a Nakazuri format (B3 37 x 51 cm) and was intended to promote the film on the JR train in Tokyo in \u003cstrong\u003e1957\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thing that makes this poster all the more special is the tie-up advertising with a very famous Japanese seaweed company. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is rarer by a \u003cstrong\u003e\"magnitude of ten\"\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to the B2 first release that we also have in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirector Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's \"Macbeth\" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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They are very rare, especially for more popular film titles, and are highly sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh \u0026amp; Low stars Kurosawa’s brother-from-another-mother, Toshiro Mifune, as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy business exec (erai hito 偉い人）who is targeted by a ice cold kidnapper! Kurosawa has again successfully adapted a foreign film basing this on Ed McBain’s detective novel “King’s Ransom”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 61 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591996596469,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/bright-interior-with-bench-seat-and-urn_1.jpg?v=1718759172"},{"product_id":"the-hidden-fortress-original-first-release-japanese-movie-poster-1958-speed-poster-size-b4-10-1-in-x-28-7-in-25-7-cm-x-75-8-cm-f52","title":"The Hidden Fortress\", Original First Release Japanese Movie Poster 1958, Speed Poster Size B4 – 10.1 in x 28.7 in (25.7 cm x 75.8 cm) F52","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese printed in 1958 for the first release of The Hidden Fortress. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe artwork is phenomenal with both Toshihiro Mifune and Misa Uehara prominently featured.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e: George Lucas has acknowledged the heavy influence of The Hidden Fortress on Star Wars, particularly in the technique of telling the story from the perspective of the film's lowliest characters, C-3PO and R2-D2. Lucas's original plot outline for Star Wars also had a strong resemblance to the plot of The Hidden Fortress, which would be reused for The Phantom Menace. (Source: Wiki)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hidden Fortress (隠し砦の三悪人, Kakushi toride no san akunin, literally, \"The Three Villains of the Hidden Fortress\") is a 1958 jidaigeki adventure film directed by Akira Kurosawa. It narrates the story of two peasants who agree to escort a man and a woman across enemy lines in return for gold without knowing that he is a general and the woman is a princess. The film stars Toshiro Mifune as General Makabe Rokurōta (真壁 六郎太) and Misa Uehara as Princess Yuki while the role of the peasants, Tahei and Matashichi, are portrayed by Minoru Chiaki and Kamatari Fujiwara respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 66 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592112988405,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/living-room-corner-with-fancy-armchair-2024-06-19T105857.171.jpg?v=1718762350"},{"product_id":"i-live-in-fear-by-akira-kurosawa-original-release-movie-poster-1955-b2-size-51-x-73cm-f53","title":"\"I Live in Fear\" by Akira Kurosawa, Original Release Movie Poster 1955, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) F53 (G)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese printed in 1955 for the first release of I Live in Fear directed by Akira Kurosawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is exceptionally rare. Originally sent to a small number of cinemas across Japan. This poster was intended to be cut into three separate posters. We are extremely lucky that this poster was not cut, and that the three contrasting colors of each poster remain united as one to make this exceptional work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI Live In Fear (生きものの記録, Ikimono no kiroku, also known as Record of a Living Being or What the Birds Knew) is a 1955 Japanese drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, produced by Sōjirō Motoki, and written by Kurosawa with Shinobu Hashimoto, Fumio Hayasaka, and Hideo Oguni. The film stars Toshiro Mifune as an elderly factory owner so terrified of the prospect of a nuclear attack that he becomes determined to move his entire extended family to what he imagines is the safety of a farm in Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 69 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592120131829,"sku":"","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/Iliveinfear.jpg?v=1718762538"},{"product_id":"sanshiro-sugata-part-ii-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1948-b2-size-51-x-73cm-f119","title":"\"Sanshiro Sugata Part II\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1948, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) F119","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1948 for the first release of Sanshiro Sugata Part II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the third film directed by Akira Kurosawa and was released in 1945 at the end of the war. This poster is 76 years old and is a super rare example of Kurosawa`s third film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSanshiro Sugata Part II (Japanese: 續姿三四郎, Hepburn: Zoku Sugata Sanshirō, a.k.a. Judo Saga II) is a 1945 Japanese action drama film written and directed by Akira Kurosawa. It is based on the novel by Tsuneo Tomita, son of Tomita Tsunejirō, the earliest disciple of judo. It was filmed in early 1945 in Japan towards the end of World War II. Unlike the original Sugata Sanshiro, the sequel is in part considered a propaganda film.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is believed by some to be the earliest known film sequel whose title is simply the original title followed by a number, predating the likes of French Connection II (1975) by decades, although possibly mistaken as the added kanji 續 (Zoku) is not a numeral but simply means \"Continuation\" or \"Sequel\" sort of in the style of Another Thin Man or The Invisible Man Returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the 1880s, a martial arts student continues his quest to become a judo master, from that discipline's founder. Eventually, he learns enough to demonstrate his skill in a boxing match between American and Japanese fighters at the end of the movie. The whole movie is actually about the rivalry between karate and judo martial artists, and Sanshiro's struggle to do what is right. On one side there is the morally right thing to do, and on the other the rules in the dojo. Eventually he decides to break all of the rules, leave the dojo, fight the American boxer and, also, the karate masters. He wins both fights and at the end of the movie smiles while washing his face, finally able to sleep and finally be happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn his review of the original Sanshiro Sugata for Bright Lights Film Journal, Brian Libby noted that the film is \"less propaganda-oriented\" than its sequel. In the original film, \"fighting is but a vehicle for a larger spiritual quest\" whereas the sequel \"promotes Japanese judo's superiority to Western boxing\", setting a different tone. Christian Blauvelt, writing a review for Slant Magazine, agreed that the film is somewhat tainted by noticeable propaganda. Sanshiro's victory against the American boxer \"is taken as a sign of Japanese physical, moral, and spiritual superiority\". He also noted that \"Sanshiro comes to the aid of defenseless Japanese who are being beaten up by a drunken American sailor\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristian Blauvelt however saw merit in the film as illustrated in the battle against the brothers of Gennosuke Higaki, the original film's villain: \"Their battle takes place on a snow-covered hillside and matches the natural beauty of the first film's windstorm finale. In his years apprenticing at P.C.L. [Photo Chemical Laboratories, which later became Toho], Kurosawa had become exposed to the films of John Ford, many of which played in Japan, before the foreign-film embargo that accompanied Japan's declaration of war on the United States in 1941. Like Ford, Kurosawa would emphasize the place of landscape in his films, often pairing his characters' emotional turmoil with the Elements. The rain in One Wonderful Sunday, Rashomon, or Seven Samurai, the beating sun in Stray Dog, the sinkhole in Drunken Angel, the snowfall in The Idiot, the wind in Dersu Uzala, and the crashing waves of Kagemusha would express some emotional anguish of the characters and, as a kind of cinematic synecdoche, society as a whole.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 76 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in very good condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF119\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45612044091637,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/living-room-corner-with-fancy-armchair-2024-06-25T104902.687.jpg?v=1719280552"},{"product_id":"high-and-low-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1977-b2-size-51-x-73cm-h68","title":"\"High and Low\", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1977, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) H68","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1977 for the re-release of High and Low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh and Low (天国と地獄, Tengoku to Jigoku, literally \"Heaven and Hell\") is a 1963 police procedural crime film directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshiro Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai and Kyōko Kagawa. The film is loosely based on the 1959 novel King's Ransom by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source: Wikipedia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 47 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH68\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45698311880949,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2024-07-17T065125.321.jpg?v=1721166770"},{"product_id":"the-hidden-fortress-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1978-akira-kurosawa-b2-size-51-x-73cm-h249","title":"The Hidden Fortress\", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1978, Akira Kurosawa, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) H249","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1978 for the re-release of The Hidden Fortress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe artwork is phenomenal with both Toshihiro Mifune and Misa Uehara prominently featured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStar Wars: George Lucas has acknowledged the heavy influence of The Hidden Fortress on Star Wars, particularly in the technique of telling the story from the perspective of the film's lowliest characters, C-3PO and R2-D2. Lucas's original plot outline for Star Wars also had a strong resemblance to the plot of The Hidden Fortress, which would be reused for The Phantom Menace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 46 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH249\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45742464106741,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2024-08-02T113539.675.jpg?v=1722566152"},{"product_id":"throne-of-blood-蜘蛛巣城-akira-kurosawa-original-re-release-movie-poster-1970-b2-size-51-x-73cm-i126","title":"\"Throne of Blood 蜘蛛巣城\", Akira Kurosawa, Original Re-Release Movie Poster 1970, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) I126 (G)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1970 for the first release of Throne of Blood 蜘蛛巣城.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrone of Blood (蜘蛛巣城, Kumonosu-jō, \"Spider Web Castle\") is a 1957 Japanese historical drama film co-written and directed by Akira Kurosawa. The film transposes the plot of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth from Medieval Scotland to feudal Japan, with stylistic elements drawn from Noh drama. The film stars Toshiro Mifune and Isuzu Yamada in the lead roles, modelled on the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs with the play, the film tells the story of a warrior who assassinates his sovereign at the urging of his ambitious wife. Kurosawa was a fan of the play and intended to make his own adaptation for several years, delaying it after learning of Orson Welles' Macbeth (1948). Among his changes was the ending, which required archers to fire arrows around Mifune. The film was shot around Mount Fuji and Izu Peninsula.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite the change in setting and language and numerous creative liberties, Throne of Blood is often considered one of the better film adaptations of the play. It won two Mainichi Film Awards, including Best Actor for Mifune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 54 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI126\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51666758173050,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2024-07-06T121955.590_cd0d2a21-2667-47c4-8f73-b31f6a6c24e8.jpg?v=1728598485"},{"product_id":"seven-samurai-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1975-b3-size-26-x-37-cm-i191","title":"\"Seven Samurai\", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1975, B3 Size (36 x 50 cm) I191","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1975 for the re-release of Seven Samurai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the most important films in Japanese Cinema. The masterpiece of Akira Kurosawa, is consistently voted as one of the best films ever made. Kurosawa is one of the most deservedly celebrated film directors in history. Seven Samurai is Kurosawa`s most famous film and has inspired western filmmakers for generations and will continue to do so for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in very good condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 49 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI191\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51670324347258,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2024-10-13T183636.814.jpg?v=1728812210"},{"product_id":"dreams-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1990-b2-size-51-x-73cm-i229","title":"\"Dreams\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1990, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) I229","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1990 for the first release of Dreams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDreams (夢, Yume, aka Akira Kurosawa's Dreams) is a 1990 magical realist film of eight vignettes written and directed by Akira Kurosawa. It was inspired by actual dreams that Kurosawa claimed to have had repeatedly. It was his first film in 45 years in which he was the sole author of the screenplay. An international co-production of Japan and Worldwide, Dreams was made five years after Ran, with assistance from George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and funded by Warner Bros. The film was screened out of competition at the 1990 Cannes Film Festival, and has consistently received positive reviews.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDreams addresses themes such as childhood, spirituality, art, death, and mistakes and transgressions made by humans against nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 34 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e I229\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51807858426234,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2024-10-24T105558.391.jpg?v=1729734968"},{"product_id":"ran-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1985-b1-size-71-x-103cm-i267","title":"\"Ran\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1985, B1 Size (71 x 103cm) GA10","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster from the first release of Ran in 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis TEASER poster is very hard to find in a B1 size! It is the first time that we have had it in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRan (乱, transl. \"chaos\" or \"turmoil\") is a 1985 action drama film directed, edited and co-written by Akira Kurosawa. The plot derives from William Shakespeare's King Lear and includes segments based on legends of the daimyō Mōri Motonari. The film stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Hidetora Ichimonji, an aging Sengoku-period warlord who decides to abdicate as ruler in favor of his three sons.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe film is a Japanese-French venture produced by Herald Ace, Nippon Herald Films and Greenwich Film Productions. Production planning went through a long period of preparation. Kurosawa conceived the idea of Ran in the mid-1970s, when he read about Motonari, who was famous for having three highly loyal sons. Kurosawa devised a plot in which the sons become antagonists of their father. Although the film became heavily inspired by Shakespeare's play King Lear, Kurosawa began using it only after he had started pre-planning for Ran. Following this pre-planning, Kurosawa filmed Dersu Uzala in 1975 followed by Kagemusha in the early 1980s before securing financial backing to film Ran.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRan was Kurosawa's second encounter with Shakespeare during his filmmaking career. In 1957, Kurosawa directed Throne of Blood (蜘蛛巣城, Kumonosu-jō, \"Spider Web Castle\") based on Shakespeare's Macbeth. Despite the changes in setting and language, both Ran and Throne of Blood received critical acclaim.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs Kurosawa's last epic, Ran has often been cited as among his finest achievements and is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. With a budget of $11 million, it was the most expensive Japanese film produced up to that time. Ran was previewed on May 31, 1985, at the Tokyo International Film Festival before its release on June 1, 1985, in Japan. The film was hailed for its powerful images and use of color–costume designer Emi Wada won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work on Ran. The distinctive Gustav Mahler–inspired film score was composed by Toru Takemitsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 39 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI267\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51814211748218,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/living-room-with-mountain-views.jpg?v=1730037522"},{"product_id":"i-live-in-fear-original-laser-disc-release-japanese-movie-poster-1993-b2-size-51-x-73cm-i287","title":"\"I Live in Fear\", Original Laser Disc Release Japanese Movie Poster 1993, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) I287","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1993 for the laser disc release of I Live in Fear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI Live In Fear (生きものの記録, Ikimono no kiroku, also known as Record of a Living Being or What the Birds Knew) is a 1955 Japanese drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, produced by Sōjirō Motoki, and written by Kurosawa with Shinobu Hashimoto, Fumio Hayasaka, and Hideo Oguni. The film stars Toshiro Mifune as an elderly factory owner so terrified of the prospect of a nuclear attack that he becomes determined to move his entire extended family to what he imagines is the safety of a farm in Brazil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe film stars Kurosawa regulars Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura. It is in black-and-white and runs 103 minutes. The film was entered into the 1956 Cannes Film Festival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI293\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815196590458,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2024-10-28T142522.456.jpg?v=1730093135"},{"product_id":"seven-samurai-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1975-b2-size-51-x-73cm-i319","title":"\"Seven Samurai\", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1975, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) I319","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1975 for the re-release of Seven Samurai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the most important films in Japanese Cinema. The masterpiece of Akira Kurosawa, is consistently voted as one of the best films ever made. Kurosawa is one of the most deservedly celebrated film directors in history. Seven Samurai is Kurosawa`s most famous film and has inspired western filmmakers for generations and will continue to do so for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 49 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI319\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51818760143226,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/wall-shelf-with-ornaments-2024-10-30T133358.608.jpg?v=1730262848"},{"product_id":"red-beard-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1965-very-rare-stb-tatekan-size-51x145cm-j195","title":"\"Red Beard\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1965, Very Rare, STB Tatekan Size (51x145cm) J195","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1965 for the first release of Red Beard, directed by Akira Kurosawa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is almost 5′ tall . The tatekan STB format had much lower print numbers compared to regular Japanese B2s. They are very rare, especially for more popular film titles, and are highly sought after by collectors today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Beard (Japanese: 赤ひげ, Hepburn: Akahige) is a 1965 Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa about the relationship between a town doctor and his new trainee. It takes place in Koishikawa, a district of Edo, towards the end of the Tokugawa period. The film was based on Shūgorō Yamamoto's 1959 short story collection, Akahige Shinryōtan (赤ひげ診療譚). Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel Humiliated and Insulted provided the source for a subplot about a young girl, Otoyo (Terumi Niki), who is rescued from a brothel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe film looks at the problem of social injustice and explores two of Kurosawa's favorite topics: humanism and existentialism. A few critics have noted the film to be reminiscent in some ways of Ikiru. Red Beard is the last black and white film of Kurosawa. The film was a major box office success in Japan but is notorious for having caused a rift between Mifune and Kurosawa, with this being the final collaboration between them after working on 16 films together. The film was screened in competition at the 26th Venice International Film Festival. Toshiro Mifune won a volpi cup for best actor for his performance in the film. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is over 59 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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The plot derives from William Shakespeare's King Lear and includes segments based on legends of the daimyō Mōri Motonari. The film stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Hidetora Ichimonji, an aging Sengoku-period warlord who decides to abdicate as ruler in favor of his three sons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe film is a Japanese-French venture produced by Herald Ace, Nippon Herald Films and Greenwich Film Productions. Production planning went through a long period of preparation. Kurosawa conceived the idea of Ran in the mid-1970s, when he read about Motonari, who was famous for having three highly loyal sons. Kurosawa devised a plot in which the sons become antagonists of their father. Although the film became heavily inspired by Shakespeare's play King Lear, Kurosawa began using it only after he had started pre-planning for Ran. Following this pre-planning, Kurosawa filmed Dersu Uzala in 1975 followed by Kagemusha in the early 1980s before securing financial backing to film Ran.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRan was Kurosawa's second encounter with Shakespeare during his filmmaking career. In 1957, Kurosawa directed Throne of Blood (蜘蛛巣城, Kumonosu-jō, \"Spider Web Castle\") based on Shakespeare's Macbeth. Despite the changes in setting and language, both Ran and Throne of Blood received critical acclaim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Kurosawa's last epic, Ran has often been cited as among his finest achievements and is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. With a budget of $11 million, it was the most expensive Japanese film produced up to that time. Ran was previewed on May 31, 1985, at the Tokyo International Film Festival before its release on June 1, 1985, in Japan. The film was hailed for its powerful images and use of color–costume designer Emi Wada won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for her work on Ran. The distinctive Gustav Mahler–inspired film score was composed by Toru Takemitsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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It was the first film to be produced under Kurosawa's own independent production company. It was entered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Source Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is over 32 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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The tatekan STB format had much lower print numbers compared to regular Japanese B2s. They are very rare, especially for more popular film titles, and are highly sought after by collectors today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDodes'ka-den (どですかでん, Dodesukaden, onomatopoeia term equivalent to \"Clickety-clack\") is a 1970 Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa, based on a book by Shūgorō Yamamoto. It was Kurosawa's first film in color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe film title \"Dodeska-den\" are the playacting \"words\" uttered by the boy character to mimick the sound of his imaginary tram (trolley car) in motion. It is not a commonly used onomatopoeic word in the Japanese vocabulary, but was invented by author Shūgorō Yamamoto in Kisetsu no nai machi [ja] (A Town Without Seasons), the original novel on which the film was based.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn standard Japanese language, this sound would be described as gatan goton, equivalent to \"clickity-clack\" in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e (Source: Wikipedia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis poster is in a excellent condition. It is a two-panel poster, not glued together (which is better), there are no pinholes or tears. There is some slight edge wear, the colors are extremely bright. Please refer to the imagery (both top and bottom) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is over 55 years old!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTB 20x57\" (51x145cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54946274935162,"sku":"","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/a-light-and-bright-modern-home-office_1.jpg?v=1736537495"},{"product_id":"kagemusha-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1980-akira-kurosawa-b2-size-51-x-73cm-k58","title":"\"Kagemusha\", Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1980, Akira Kurosawa, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) K58","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1980 for the first release of Kagemusha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKagemusha (影武者, Shadow Warrior) is a 1980 jidaigeki film directed by Akira Kurosawa. Kagemusha is the Japanese term for a political decoy, literally meaning \"shadow warrior\". It is set in the Sengoku period of Japanese history and tells the story of a lower-class criminal who is taught to impersonate a dying daimyō to dissuade opposing lords from attacking the newly vulnerable clan. The daimyō is based on Takeda Shingen, and the film ends with the climactic 1575 Battle of Nagashino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film won the Palme d'Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival (tied with All That Jazz). It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and received other honours. In 2009 the film was voted at No. 59 on the list of The Greatest Japanese Films of All Time by Japanese film magazine Kinema Junpo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Source: Wikipedia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is over 45 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. 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As one of the most influential films in film history, this vintage poster is an iconic piece for any serious movie buff or collector of Japanese cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing striking and dynamic artwork unique to the Japanese release, this poster captures the spirit and grandeur of the film. Known for its deep storytelling and breathtaking direction, \u003cem\u003eSeven Samurai\u003c\/em\u003e is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. This poster is a true tribute to its legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional piece of film history that will make a standout addition to any collection. Don’t miss your opportunity to own this rare and highly sought-after poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is in excellent condition. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 34 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54950428639610,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/coastal-living-room-with-sea-views_5.jpg?v=1736710902"},{"product_id":"throne-of-blood-蜘蛛巣城-akira-kurosawa-original-re-release-movie-poster-1970-b2-size-51-x-73cm-k91","title":"\"Throne of Blood 蜘蛛巣城\", Akira Kurosawa, Original Re-Release Movie Poster 1970, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) K91","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in 1970 for the re-release of Throne of Blood 蜘蛛巣城.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrone of Blood (蜘蛛巣城, Kumonosu-jō, \"Spider Web Castle\") is a 1957 Japanese historical drama film co-written and directed by Akira Kurosawa. The film transposes the plot of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth from Medieval Scotland to feudal Japan, with stylistic elements drawn from Noh drama. The film stars Toshiro Mifune and Isuzu Yamada in the lead roles, modelled on the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with the play, the film tells the story of a warrior who assassinates his sovereign at the urging of his ambitious wife. Kurosawa was a fan of the play and intended to make his own adaptation for several years, delaying it after learning of Orson Welles' Macbeth (1948). Among his changes was the ending, which required archers to fire arrows around Mifune. The film was shot around Mount Fuji and Izu Peninsula.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the change in setting and language and numerous creative liberties, Throne of Blood is often considered one of the better film adaptations of the play. 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This poster is for the films first re-release in 1969! Featuring the iconic imagery and bold design typical of vintage Japanese film posters, it captures the essence of the film's powerful narrative. The poster prominently displays the formidable and wise character of Dr. Kyojō Niide, known as \"Red Beard,\" played by Toshiro Mifune. His stern yet compassionate face looms large in the composition, conveying both strength and vulnerability. The rich color palette, with deep reds, blacks, and earthy tones, reflects the film's dramatic and poignant themes of human suffering and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is meticulously detailed, with very bold typography in Japanese, making it a rare and highly collectible artifact for cinephiles and Kurosawa enthusiasts. With its extremely limited run and remarkable cultural significance, this poster stands as a testament to the legacy of one of Japan's most revered filmmakers, and is an exceptional piece for any serious film poster collector or admirer of classic cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sure to be an amazing addition to any museum, man cave, home cinema, or office! For now, we will be displaying this in our offices and we are honored to be its custodian for the time being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is in very good condition for its age, folded as originally distributed to the movie theatres. If this poster is framed \/ backed the fold lined can be flattened out so they are almost unnoticeable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease view the imagery as this is the exact poster that is for sale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is over 56 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a reproduction or a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54971618591098,"sku":"","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/bright-living-room-with-high-ceiling_1.jpg?v=1737287471"},{"product_id":"sanjuro-original-re-release-japanese-movie-poster-1990-b2-size-51-x-73cm-i137-a","title":"\"Sanjuro\", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1990, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) I137 A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an original Japanese poster printed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1990 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efor the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ere-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erelease of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSanjuro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanjuro (椿三十郎, Tsubaki Sanjūrō) is a 1962 black-and-white Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Akira Kurosawa and starring Toshiro Mifune. 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It takes place in Koishikawa, a district of Edo, towards the end of the Tokugawa period. The film was based on Shūgorō Yamamoto's 1959 short story collection, Akahige Shinryōtan (赤ひげ診療譚). Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel Humiliated and Insulted provided the source for a subplot about a young girl, Otoyo (Terumi Niki), who is rescued from a brothel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film looks at the problem of social injustice and explores two of Kurosawa's favorite topics: humanism and existentialism. A few critics have noted the film to be reminiscent in some ways of Ikiru. Red Beard is the last black and white film of Kurosawa. The film was a major box office success in Japan but is notorious for having caused a rift between Mifune and Kurosawa, with this being the final collaboration between them after working on 16 films together. The film was screened in competition at the 26th Venice International Film Festival. 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The film stars Toshiro Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yoko Tsukasa, Isuzu Yamada, Daisuke Katō, Takashi Shimura, Kamatari Fujiwara, and Atsushi Watanabe. In the film, a rōnin arrives in a small town where competing crime lords vie for supremacy. The two bosses each try to hire the newcomer as a bodyguard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on the success of Yojimbo, Kurosawa's next film, Sanjuro (1962), was altered to incorporate the lead character of this film. In both films, the character wears a rather dilapidated dark kimono bearing the same family mon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe film was released and produced by Toho on April 25, 1961. Yojimbo received highly positive reviews, and, over the years, became widely regarded as one of the best films by Kurosawa and one of the greatest films ever made. The film grossed an estimated $2.5 million worldwide with a budget of ¥90.87 million. 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