Japanese Retro graphics Books

Enjoy a variety of Japanese graphics from the Showa and Taisho eras, which still have a loyal following today.

Retro Packaging Seal Collection

This is the first book to introduce approximately 900 paper seals, called  fukanshi (sealing paper), used to fasten paper bags and wrapping paper for products from the Taisho period to the mid-Showa period, sorted by industry.

Link

A Collection of Canned Food Labels MADE IN JAPAN

Approximately 550 canned food labels from the Meiji to Showa period are included, introducing a wide variety of designs, color schemes, and patterns in full color.

Link

Showa nostalgic Japanese snacks and sweets

Introducing snacks and sweets released in the Showa era, from historic classic long-selling products to hit products that are no longer available.

Link

Retro Handbills from the Taisho and Showa Era : Great Osaka as Seen in Commercial Design

Introducing carefully selected excellent designs from flyers distributed in downtown areas in the Taisho and early Showa eras!

Link

The World of Yumeji Takehisa – From Bijinga to Modern Design

The life and works of Yumeji Takehisa, who illuminated the Taisho Romantic era.

Link

Japanese Retro Collection – 100 Writing & Crafting Papers

From the Meiji period to the early Showa period , when Western culture began to enter Japan, many modern designs were drawn as illustrations for magazines and books. This book contains 100 of these well-designed patterns.

Link

Taisho typography – Japanese Retro

A masterpiece of typography from the Taisho era of Japan.

Link

Town character picture book – Yokikana Hiragana

A picture book of “town characters” collected in towns all over Japan by the author, who works as a designer at a publishing company, Hiragana version.

Link

You may also like