This is an original Japanese FRAMED pamphlet-poster from the first release of The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice in 1952.
The artwork for the poster is set in a cream-colored mount and dark brown frame, complementing its design fantastically. The poster is extremely rare and in demand by collectors of Yasujiro Ozu.
This size of poster can be displayed anywhere, it is ideal for an office desk, or at home. This poster comes framed and will make a beautiful gift for family, friend or.... yourself!
This is a vintage Japanese movie magazine or program from Shochiku Eiga Weekly (松竹映画ウィークリー), issue No. 184. Shochiku was one of Japan’s major film studios, and these weekly publications featured upcoming and currently screening films.
The cover highlights two films:
"Ochazuke no Aji" (お茶漬の味) – "The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice" (1952)
Directed by Yasujiro Ozu, this classic explores the dynamics of a strained marriage, highlighting Ozu’s signature themes of domestic life and generational shifts.
The top half of the cover features actors Shin Saburi and Michiyo Kogure, the film’s leads.
"Ojōsan Shachō to Tetchō Kachō" (お嬢さん社長と丁稚課長) – "The Young Lady President and the Apprentice Manager"
Likely a lighthearted romantic drama or comedy, which were popular in Shochiku’s postwar catalog.
The bottom half of the cover features a stylish couple, possibly the film’s leads.
Historical Context & Rarity
This Shochiku Weekly issue is a rare and collectible artifact from 1952 Japan, offering insight into the country’s postwar film industry. Given the prominence of Ozu’s "The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice", this program is especially valuable to collectors of Japanese cinema memorabilia.
This poster is in excellent condition for its age. Please refer to the imagery (both front and back) as this is the exact poster that is for sale.
It is over 73 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.