【Wouldn't you like to feel the excitement of time-traveling to the heart of a passionate Showa-era festival every time you open your wallet?】 This is a very rare "paper wallet" thought to have been made as a promotional item for Toshiba rotary air conditioners during the Showa era. It's a product from over 50 years ago, discovered deep in a warehouse. It features the two-pocket design that was standard in the Showa era. Judging from the illustrations, and considering the words "giant Yamahoko (festival floats) and Gosairei (festival)," it's likely a depiction of the Gion Matsuri festival... What do you think? Don't you feel a charm that's missing from modern wallets? Just looking at it gives you the immersive feeling of being lost in a festival procession... ( ￣-￣)。。 Especially the inside of the wallet in the third photo. I was deeply moved by this illustration. It has such dynamism that you can almost hear the creaking of the Yamahoko. The energy is so palpable that the people in the picture seem ready to move, carried by the sounds of the festival music! It's as if the fervor of a Kyoto summer has been captured on a single piece of paper! And the front of the wallet when opened (photo 4), it's also amazing! Each person's expression and pose is so rich, with samurai on horseback and people surrounding the festival floats... You can almost hear conversations like, "Hey, how's it going over there?" and "This is the best festival ever!" The illustration is overflowing with energy. Moreover, the "Toshiba Rotary Air Conditioner" advertisement (?), right in the middle, is incredibly cool! The vibrant Ukiyo-e style artwork and the scent of Showa-era life coexist, perfectly showcasing the "modern Showa-era sensibility"! (*^o^)／＼(^-^*) Although there is some fading, the condition is quite good considering it's over 50 years old. Or rather, it even gives it a certain depth (character) as a vintage item. Do you all enjoy having ordinary wallets? (・_・?) You don't, right? How about this wallet?(*´∇｀) I would like to do business with those who understand the characteristics of used and junk items. Please ask any questions you may have before purchasing. #ShowaRetro #Antique #Toshiba #TOSHIBA #Novelty #Ukiyo-e #Festival #Vintage #Rare #CollectorsItem