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Vintage Japanese Enamel Sign “Kiriyama dye”. This is an interesting one a dye production company for home dying fabrics and kimono’s. Quite an old one as the writing is right to left instead of the now standardised left to right. Can’t find a great deal of information about this company. = Mameyakkoshirushi (“Bean man Logo” – I’m guessing this was the mascot for the logo like the michelin man). = Kiriyama dye 1.14kg 45cm x 33cm This from someones blogspot on Japanese dyes: The Tate-dyeing teqnique uses alkaline dyes. When caustic soda and hydrosulfite are applied to the dyes to reduce them and make them soluble in water. After soaking the fibers in the solution you expose them to the the air where they oxidized into a robust color that does not come off easily even when washed. The prosperity of household dyes was probably until the 1950s, and in the 1960s, the number of people who re-dyed kimonos and made them into futons was reduced after Dylon came in. Some dyes in Dylon are boiled and dyed, but some dyes are dyed in water. It was a great complaint that anyone could easily dye something. Dylon had many colors, especially pale colors called pastel colors. Until then, dyeing that was very troublesome became easy to do in the kitchen of the apartment room, and all the fashion magazines featured dyeing using Dylon. Dyeing was even called “Dylon”. In the era of shifting from easy orders and orders to ready-made clothes, T-shirts came out, and dyed items that could be dyed in your favorite color became a bit of a boom, and Dylon was lined up at every handicraft shop. There were still many fabric shops in the middle of big towns such as in front of Shibuya station, but the cloths were exchanged in winter and summer, and cotton could not be found in winter. Since only glossy cloth and limited colors were available, some people dyed sheeting with Dylon and used it for handicrafts. Until Dylon came out, the image of household dyes was that they were quietly placed in the corners of the shelves with dust, but I was surprised at the display shelves of Kiriyama dyes. Even though they put so much effort into advertising and made a large number of colours, it is strange that I can’t even find out when Kiriyama Dye was founded and where the factory was.

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Enamel Sign Vintage Japanese Rice licensed dealer Double Sided Neon Bar Retro Anime Cocktail Industrial Interior. Cool Vintage Japanese Enamel Sign. Simple striking blue and white design, double sided. Please refer to photos. ?? = Rice (In Hiragana). = Rice (In Kanji). Please check out my other auctions for more Japanese vintage, retro, industrial and antique bits. In 1951 Rice stores began as a rationed system, then changed to a registration system by prefectural governors, a permit system in 1982, a registration system under the Food Law in 1995, and a notification system in 2004. This history illustrates the transition from a government-mandated rice distribution system to one that made it easier for various retailers, such as supermarkets and convenience stores, to enter the market. After the war, rice was collected by agricultural cooperatives and distributed to consumers through the Food Agency and the Rice Distribution Corporation. The Rice Distribution Corporation was dissolved, and instead, retailers registered with prefectural governors took over the distribution role. The need for rice passbooks gradually diminished, and the rationing system became a mere name. The 1982 revision of the Food Control Law abolished the rationing system and introduced a prefectural governor licensing system for retail businesses. The Food Law, enacted in 1995, restored the registration system for retail businesses. This change made it easier for a variety of businesses, including convenience stores, to enter the rice sales business beyond rice stores. In 2004, the system was further relaxed and shifted to a notification system. Decrease in Rice Stores As the system changed, the number of rice stores has been declining. Number of Rice Stores Nationwide. Around 1990: Approximately 100,000. As of 2022: Approximately 40,000. Reasons for the Decline. Changing eating habits (increase in non-white rice ingredients and eating out). Expansion of rice sales through supermarkets and convenience stores.

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Vintage Japanese enamel steel kanban (shop sign). Text basically says the name’Hinomaru’ in the red sun motif and’main store’ underneath. Seems to be a general store of some kind. Although the text is rather vague, this is in keeping with a low context culture where knowledge is assumed and thus extraneous information unnecessary. 42cmx23 not including the hooks.

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Made in Japan, this collectable advertising sign features a unique design that showcases traditional Japanese elements. The double-sided nature of the sign adds an extra layer of interest and uniqueness to this original piece from the past. Perfect for collectors of advertising memorabilia or those with a love for vintage Japanese art.

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This is a genuine piece of mid-century Japanese history. This 45cm x 45cm enamel sign (kamban) was once hung outside a neighborhood corner store in Japan. The top half features the iconic red??? (Tobacco) branding in bold hiragana. The bottom blue half features the logo for (Chunichi Shimbun), one of Japan’s major regional newspapers. Vibrant Colors: The red and blue remain deep and glossy. Double-Sided: High-quality graphics on both sides, perfect for mounting on a bracket or hanging as a wall statement piece. Mounting: Features original pre-drilled holes for easy installation.

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Original vintage Japanese enamel advertising sign for tobacco sales. These signs were supplied to small shops throughout Japan authorised to sell cigarettes. The simple, bold red and white design with large hiragana lettering is a classic example of mid-20th-century Japanese street signage. This is an authentic period piece showing age-related wear from outdoor use, including enamel chips, edge rust, and original hanging holes. Highly decorative and sought after by collectors of enamel signs and Japanese advertising. ?? (Tabako) – Tobacco / Cigarettes. 45 × 30 cm.

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Original vintage Japanese enamel advertising sign, double-sided, for. The bold red and navy design with large white script is a classic example of mid-century Japanese street advertising and is highly sought after for interior décor, collectors of enamel signs, and Japanese industrial design enthusiasts. This is a genuine period piece, not a reproduction. The sign shows honest age and wear including rusting to the edges, enamel chips, and original hanging holes, which add to its character and authenticity. 46cm x 46 cm. A striking display piece with strong graphic impact.

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This vintage Japanese enamel sign featuring the Toshiba copy and fax is a unique collectable piece. Made in Japan, the original reproduction adds a touch of authenticity to any advertising collection. The high-quality materials used in its construction make it a durable and eye-catching addition to any space, showcasing a piece of Japanese advertising history.

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Traditional vintage Japanese enamel tobacco sign. Tobacco written in Hiragana in white against red background. This is quite an old one as the Hiragana is written backwards. Double sided with patina and weathered all over giving a nice vintage feel. Please refer to pictures. Please check out my other listings for more Japanese vintage, retro and antique bits.

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Enamel Sign Vintage Japanese Daruma Soy Sauce Sake Double Sided Bar Retro Neon Anime Cocktail Industrial Interior. Vintage Japanese “Daruma Soy Sauce / Jimanzakura Sake”. Enamel sign Double Sided. ???? = The most popular Daruma Shochu. ??? = Famed Delicious Sake. = Famous Sake. = Jimanzakura (Brand name in Kanji). ????? = Jimanzakura (Brand name in Katakana). 45.5cm x 30cm. Please check out my other auctions for more Japanese vintage, retro, industrial and antique bits. The name Daruma Shochu comes from the “Daruma” doll, which has the auspicious meaning of falling down seven times and getting up eight times. Daruma Shochu is a type of shochu, but it is characterized by the fact that it is blended with a small amount of sake lees shochu, which is said to be the secret to its unique flavor. In addition, the ultra-soft water used for dilution, “Wasabi no Sato no Meisui” from Yoshiwa-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, brings out the soft and mellow flavor of the shochu. Shochu is a Japanese distilled spirit, typically around 25% ABV, made from a variety of base ingredients like rice, barley, sweet potatoes, or buckwheat. It’s known for its diverse flavor profiles depending on the base ingredient and production methods. Unlike sake, which is brewed, shochu is distilled, similar to whiskey.

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