Japanese art is known for its simplicity and the wonderful use and combination of colors. Influenced by other rich cultures, Japan adapted their style and aesthetics and eventually used these to create unique art forms of their own. Today, Japanese art has evolved and created its own distinction. It combines beautiful typography, paint brush strokes, colors, and detailed images.

See the beauty of oriental paintings and calligraphy in today’s collection of Japanese poster art.

A Showcase of Japanese Poster Art

Music in Museum by Toshine Ishihama, 1989

Hiragana stack by Kiyoshi Awazu, 1981

The 2nd Proletarian Art Grand Exhibition, 1930

Image of Kanji by Katsuichi Ito, 1986

Good-bye Yusaku Kamekura by Makoto Saito

A Figure in the Shadows by Keisuke Nagatomo

Poster used for Fugi Photo Contest in 1955 by Yusaka Kamekura

Mademoiselle by Tadanori Yokoo, 1976

Russian Avant Garde Exhibition

Mustache and Glasses by Shin Matsunaga, ad for ‘Inter Design’ conference

Magazine Mash by Ryuichi Yamashiro

Paix is an exhibition poster created for JAGDA Peace and Enviromental Poster Exhibit 1995 by Mabuchi Hikedi

A exhibition poster created to promote the works of Japanese artist, Tanabe Masukazu

National Horse Exhibition – Osaka, 1933

Gropius and Bauhaus Exhibition, 1954 by Yusaku Kamekura

Graphic ’55 Exhibition, 1955 by Yusaku Kamekura

Office Design Exhibition, 1970 by Yusaku Kamekura

The 2nd Proletarian Art Grand Exhibition (Japan Proletarian Artists Federation, 1929)

Mu, 1944 by Sato Koichi

Kekkai, by Takashi Yoshimaru

Keizo Matsui by Keizo Matsui

Junction by Miwa Koji

Promotional oster created by Nojima Shinya for the Hakone Museum of Photography

A poster designed for The Young, Aggressive, an exhibition showcasing modern contemporary art from Soviet Russia

1930s Travel Poster by Kurozumi Toyonosuke

Exhibit Poster by Murayama Tomoyoshi, 1925

If you’ve seen a Japanese poster art that you think should be included in this collection, feel free to share it with us in the comments! Who knows? We might be able to come up with another Japanese poster roundup from the examples you’ll be sharing.

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