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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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Rare Vintage Japanese Advertising Sign?? This is an original double-sided enamel sign for Toshiba Lamp from the Showa era in Japan???? This is a hard-to-find authentic Japanese vintage sign. Don’t miss this opportunity! Authentic vintage item (NOT reproduction). Classic retro Toshiba advertising artwork. Highly collectible industrial decor piece. Used vintage condition. Rust, scratches, stains, and wear due to age. Please check all photos carefully before purchasing. Garage / shop decor. Japanese retro lovers. Only what is shown in the photos is included. Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly. Condition: Used, please see photos for condition and accessories. Condition has some scuffs and scratches as shown in the photos. All my products are 100% Authentic. International Buyers – Please Note. I do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

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Vintage Japanese Signboard Tobacco Cigarette Double sided Showa era Retro. Signboard of cigarettes in Showa era in Japan. There are two holes on the top to hang a signboard. There is a company name in the lower position. There are dirt, small scratches, rust, holes and so on. Size : about 42 cm × 42 cm. About Us We offer only authentic products. We don’t sell imitations or fake products. We’ll do our best to satisfy you with our service. Our service is sure to be good enough for you. Thank you for visiting and enjoy your shopping! Let me know if you have any questions. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. JP post office deliv. Please feel to ask. Thank you for your understanding! The item “Vintage Japanese board Tobacco Cigarette Enamel Advertising Sign board showa” is in sale since Monday, September 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Merchandise & Memorabilia\Signs\Original\1970-Now”. The seller is “lalalaa13″ and is located in Tokyo. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type of Advertising: Sign

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