Labels of Japan: the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods

From the Meiji era to the Showa era, we introduce the labels that decorated the containers of sake, soap, sweets, tobacco, medicine, cosmetics, canned goods, etc. in all colors.

A number of novel designs that reflect the background of the times. A label is the Japanese version of his English word LABEL, which refers to a piece of printed material with a trademark or advertisement printed on a product container. With the development of printing technology, it is now possible to print directly on the container itself, making it difficult to peel off the label and collect it. The labels posted here reflect the times well, and you will be surprised by the freshness of their sophisticated designs. Here is the world of learning new from the past to advance tomorrow.

[Contents excerpt]
Traditional woodblock labels and bags
Settlement trading house label
Beer
wine
brandy
Designing Showtime Circus
tooth polish
soap
medicine
Lemonade, Spa, Cider
Sake
tobacco
tea box
sweets
fruit
seafood
Sushi
Pickles
canning
spices
somen noodles
tabi
Silk Thread, Clothing, Textiles
cosmetic
miscellaneous goods
cellophane print poster slogan label
Sealing label (Showa)
From the Taisho 2nd year label printing sample book
Original picture for label (Taisho)