“JR WEST “SAWAYAKA MANNER” × ULTRAMAN x ALIEN BALTAN”, Original Release Japanese Railway Courtesy Poster 2007, B1 Size (c.72.8 × 103 cm)

“Put trash properly in the trash can.”

“JR西日本 × ウルトラマン × バルタン星人” (2007) – ORIGINAL JAPANESE B1 PUBLIC ETIQUETTE POSTER – “さわやかマナー / 思いやりキャンペーン” (RAILWAY‑USE / 非売品)
Extremely Rare | Railway / Station Display (Not for Sale) | 2007 Series Issue | 72.8 × 103 cm (B1)
This is an original Japanese B1 public‑service / railway‑courtesy poster from JR West’s 「さわやかマナー」 manners initiative—part of the wider Kansai‑region “Omoiyari Campaign” (思いやりキャンペーン / Consideration Campaign) network. It features Ultraman on a station platform alongside one of the franchise’s most iconic aliens, Baltan Seijin (Alien Baltan)—a perfect example of Japan’s unforgettable, pop‑culture‑driven etiquette design. This is a very rare survivor, as these posters were made for short campaign windows, publicly posted, and almost always discarded.

Campaign & issuing bodies (what it is)
The top-left header reads 「さわやかマナー」 with the issuing credit （財）交通道徳協会 (Japan Traffic Ethics Association / Kotsu Dotoku Kyokai) and JR西日本 (JR West). These joint “manner up” campaigns have been running since 1994, with rotating messages and visuals designed for maximum public impact in stations and trains.

The message (translation)
The bold line at the bottom reads:
「ゴミはきちんとゴミ箱に。」
— “Put your trash properly in the trash can.”
A direct, highly practical reminder aimed at keeping platforms and tracks clean and safe.

Poster design (what you see here)
A dramatic platform scene: the station environment is rendered in gritty monochrome, while Ultraman is punched up in vivid color, standing beside a platform bin as he disposes of rubbish properly. In the background, Alien Baltan—the classic pincer‑armed invader—appears mid‑misbehavior with litter on/near the tracks, turning the moment into a simple visual lesson: heroes do the right thing; don’t act like the villain.
You’ll also notice authentic station details (platform canopy structure, signage, and the “No Smoking / 終日禁煙” style station notice), grounding the tokusatsu characters in everyday commuter life.

Ultraman in Japan (why this works)
This kind of imagery is a hallmark of Japanese public‑transport etiquette posters: using beloved characters to deliver social messages in a way people actually remember. Ultraman is a generational icon of fairness and protection, so placing him in a real station context instantly communicates “this is the correct behavior.” Pairing him with a notorious foe like Baltan Seijin adds humor and clarity—making the PSA engaging rather than scolding.

Japan‑only design & licensing
This is a Japan‑exclusive, railway‑use (非売品) item produced for public display, not retail sale. The poster includes ©円谷プロ (Tsuburaya Productions), confirming authorized Ultraman licensing for the campaign.

About the B1 format (size & rarity)
Japanese B1 posters measure 72.8 × 103 cm (approx. 28.7 × 40.6 in). Courtesy posters in this size were printed for short, time‑limited campaign runs, posted in busy public environments, and typically thrown out afterward—so surviving originals (especially character‑licensed examples) are legitimately difficult to find.

Why this example is extraordinary (rarity & market)
Most railway‑display posters do not survive cleanly—common issues include heavy creasing, tape scars, tears, staining, and missing sections from removal. Even with honest campaign wear, a complete, displayable Ultraman × railway manners B1 like this is a highly collectible piece of Japanese pop‑culture ephemera.

Condition
A remarkable survivor with visible, honest wear consistent with real campaign use and age. Notably: edge rippling/handling waviness, a small loss/tear at the top‑left corner, and light surface creasing/scuffing (including a visible horizontal crease line in the upper image area). The main image remains strong and highly displayable. The reverse shows typical age/storage character with light marks/spots. Please review the close‑up photos for exact detail.

It is vintage and over 15 years old.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.

A very rare 2007 JR West “さわやかマナー / 思いやりキャンペーン” B1 poster featuring Ultraman vs. Baltan Seijin—a standout, Japan‑only railway PSA with huge wall presence, iconic tokusatsu appeal, and a message as timeless as it is practical: “Put trash properly in the trash can.”