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June 11, 2023

Wonderful Japanese Graphic Design From the 1920s and 1930s

In the 1920s and 1930s, Japan embraced new forms of graphic design as waves of social change swept across the nation. This collection of 28 vintage posters, magazine covers and advertisements offer a glimpse at some of the prevailing tendencies in a society transformed by the growth of modern industry and technology, the popularity of Western art and culture, and the emergence of leftist political thought.

“Buy Domestic!” poster, 1930

Cover of Nippon magazine issue #1, Oct 1934

Fuji Weekly cover, Oct 1930

Grand Nagoya Festival poster by Kenkichi Sugimoto, 1933

Kyoto Grand Exposition to Commemorate the Showa Imperial Coronation, 1928

Poster design by Shujiro Shimomura, 1928

NAPF (Nippona Artista Proleta Federacio) magazine cover, Feb 1931

May 1 movie poster by Hiromu Hara, 1928-1929

Cover of Nippon magazine issue #7, June 1936

Magazine ad for Seishun Zukai movie, 1931

The Advertising World magazine cover, Sep 1933

Poster for 1940 Grand International Exposition of Japan (canceled due to war), 1938

Poster for the 1940 Olympic Games in Tokyo (canceled due to WWII), 1936 (by Hiromu Hara)

The Advertising World magazine cover, June 1926

“Reijin” sheet music cover, 1930

Cover of Nippon magazine issue #2, Jan 1935

Poster for Shimadzu mannequin exhibition, 1935

Poster for Tokyo Construction Fair, 1935

Cover of Affiches magazine issue #1, 1927

Young Miss (“Ojo-san”) movie poster, 1930

Fuji Weekly cover, Aug 1930

Nikke business clothing poster ad by Gihachiro Okayama, 1931

Nikke sports coat poster ad by Gihachiro Okayama, 1931

Nikke socks and knitwear poster ad by Gihachiro Okayama, 1932

Nikke socks and knitwear poster ad by Gihachiro Okayama, 1936

Nikke coat poster ad by Gihachiro Okayama, 1937

Nikke summer clothing poster ad by Gihachiro Okayama, 1937

Nikke socks and knitwear poster ad by Gihachiro Okayama, 1937

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  1. From the month of 1920 to 1930.The best graphics designing are implemented at japane.They are sketching the most beautiful pictures to represent the japanese history and also students of university have been facing problems to submit assignment that is given by the university.So I have decided the quality content service to the students.I offer an online to do my exam for me service.If some one have interested to avail this service,then feel free to contact with me.I will provide you the proper feedback and response.

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