{"product_id":"showa-genroku-tokyo-196x-nen-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1968-b2-size-51-x-73cm-za84","title":"“Showa Genroku: Tokyo 196X-Nen”, Original Release Japanese Movie Poster, 1968, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) — ZA84","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking original Japanese release poster for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowa Genroku: Tokyo 196X-Nen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (昭和元禄 TOKYO・196X年), directed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHideo Onchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its psychedelic collage brings together photographic portraits, oversized typography and vivid colour, capturing the restless atmosphere of late-1960s Tokyo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokyo Eiga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and distributed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film opened in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 October 1968\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Written by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo Kuramoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it follows a journalist returning from Vietnam who becomes involved in a sensational magazine investigation centred on a young fugitive and a model. Featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuzo Itami, Miki Yoshida and Joji Ide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the film explores youth, intimacy and the intrusive influence of the press against a contemporary Tokyo backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster’s appeal lies in its unusually layered composition. A young couple face one another in the foreground, their clasped hands forming the centre of the image. Behind them, nightclub figures and fragments of urban imagery dissolve into saturated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow, turquoise, green and purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. An enormous monochrome hand reaches down from above, adding a surreal interruption to the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe woman’s circular earring, decorated with an eye and teardrop motif, provides another distinctive detail. Across the upper section, monumental red Japanese lettering contrasts with the cream \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOKYO・196X年\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e title and blue director credit. The combination of photography, graphic patterns and abrupt changes in scale gives the design its distinctly trippy character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn expressive piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1960s Japanese film advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with strong appeal for collectors of psychedelic graphics, Japanese cinema and vintage photographic collage. Its vivid palette and bold B2 composition make it particularly effective for framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light handling creases and minor edge wear are visible, with some age-related toning and marks to the reverse. The colours remain strong and the overall image presents beautifully. Please refer to the photographs for the condition of this individual example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal vintage Japanese cinema poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a reproduction or modern reprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock reference: ZA84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57562707984762,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/Wallshelfwithornamentscopy2026-11-14-18-47.jpg?v=1794649659","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/showa-genroku-tokyo-196x-nen-original-release-japanese-movie-poster-1968-b2-size-51-x-73cm-za84","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}