{"title":"Collectibles \/ Tokyo Curation","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"technics-hi-fi-line-up-stereo-catalog-86-8-jennifer-connelly-cover-original-1986-japan","title":"Technics Hi-Fi Line-Up Stereo Catalog '86-8 — Jennifer Connelly Cover (Original 1986 Japan)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn original Japanese product catalog from \u003cstrong\u003eTechnics\u003c\/strong\u003e (Panasonic's hi-fi audio brand), issued August 1986 — the \"Hi-Fi Line-Up\" stereo general catalog. The cover features a young \u003cstrong\u003eJennifer Connelly\u003c\/strong\u003e, then 16 and fresh from \u003cem\u003eLabyrinth\u003c\/em\u003e, who fronted Technics' celebrated 1986 Japanese advertising campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003egenuine original catalog\u003c\/strong\u003e distributed to Japanese audio dealers — not a reproduction print, not a magazine clipping. A Japan-only market piece: this campaign ran exclusively in Japan, so the catalog was never available in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA crossover collectible for Jennifer Connelly fans, vintage Technics \/ hi-fi audio collectors, and 1980s Japanese advertising enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good for its age. Light surface scuffing to the glossy cover and minor edge wear only; no writing, no missing pages, no warping. Kept for years in a clear sleeve with silica gel, so the glossy stock is clean and flat with no moisture damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShips flat and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yutaka, The Creator Tokyo Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55942341034152,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2212\/1640\/files\/1-1_51fc6702-9112-4670-aa8b-de5a231a70fc.jpg?v=1788389776"},{"product_id":"victor-jvc-radio-cassette-general-catalog-sophie-marceau-cover-original-1980s-japan","title":"Victor\/JVC Radio-Cassette General Catalog — Sophie Marceau Cover (Original 1980s Japan)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn original Japanese product catalog from \u003cstrong\u003eVictor \/ JVC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the radio-cassette (\"radikase\") general catalog from the mid-1980s. The cover features \u003cstrong\u003eSophie Marceau\u003c\/strong\u003e, who fronted JVC's celebrated 1980s Japanese advertising campaign — hugely popular in Japan following \u003cem\u003eLa Boum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003egenuine original catalog\u003c\/strong\u003e distributed in the Japanese market — not a reproduction print or a magazine clipping. A Japan-only piece: the JVC × Sophie Marceau campaign ran exclusively in Japan and was never available in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA crossover collectible for Sophie Marceau fans, vintage JVC \/ Victor audio collectors, and 1980s Japanese advertising enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good for its age, with one honest defect disclosed: a \u003cstrong\u003efaint diagonal crease running across the lower portion of the cover\u003c\/strong\u003e (visible in the photos). Otherwise clean — no writing, no missing pages, no water damage. Kept for years in a clear sleeve with silica gel, so the glossy stock is otherwise flat and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShips flat and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yutaka, The Creator Tokyo Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55942342869160,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2212\/1640\/files\/2-1_b4c2000d-d8c4-4f57-8006-e7d3dcf8255d.jpg?v=1788389966"},{"product_id":"sony-headphone-general-catalog-october-1984-original-vintage-japan-walkman-era","title":"Sony Headphone General Catalog — October 1984 (Original Vintage Japan, Walkman Era)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn original Japanese product catalog from \u003cstrong\u003eSony\u003c\/strong\u003e, the headphone (\"ヘッドホン\") general catalog dated \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 1984\u003c\/strong\u003e — right in the heart of the Walkman era. A period reference piece covering Sony's dynamic stereo headphone and earphone line-up of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003egenuine original catalog\u003c\/strong\u003e distributed in the Japanese market, not a reproduction. A nice document for vintage Sony \/ Walkman collectors and 1980s audio enthusiasts who track gear by year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good for its age, with honest defects disclosed: \u003cstrong\u003ecreasing \/ lifting to the upper-right corner\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elight spotting\/soiling along the top edge\u003c\/strong\u003e (visible in the photos). Otherwise clean and complete — no writing, no missing pages. Kept for years in a clear sleeve with silica gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShips flat and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yutaka, The Creator Tokyo Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55942344081576,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2212\/1640\/files\/3-1_e6e3d0d9-b195-4fce-85c5-eba08e4b9c3e.jpg?v=1788390150"},{"product_id":"tokyo-coca-cola-bottling-25th-anniversary-brass-belt-buckle-1956-1981-vintage-japan-with-box","title":"Tokyo Coca-Cola Bottling 25th Anniversary Brass Belt Buckle (1956–1981) — Vintage Japan, with Box","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vintage solid-brass belt buckle made for the \u003cstrong\u003e25th anniversary of Tokyo Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (1956–1981)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features the classic \"Drink Coca-Cola — Delicious and Refreshing\" logo, a horse-drawn delivery wagon in relief, and the \"25th Anniversary\" emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUnlike the many US-made Coca-Cola buckles, this is a \u003cstrong\u003eJapan-only commemorative piece\u003c\/strong\u003e produced for the Tokyo bottler's anniversary — the kind of local Japanese Coca-Cola memorabilia that rarely appears outside Japan. \u003cstrong\u003eComes with its original box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA crossover collectible for Coca-Cola collectors worldwide and fans of Japanese local\/advertising memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition. The brass shows age-related wear, darkening and surface scuffs consistent with its age — normal patina for a 1981 buckle (see photos). The original box is included but is worn and \u003cstrong\u003ecarries a previous owner's handwritten note\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it is provided as-is for completeness rather than as mint packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI only ever charge the actual, official postage — never a markup. Shipping is charged at the actual official carrier rate — Japan Post EMS for most countries, and FedEx for U.S. orders. Please see the rate for your region here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/send\/oversea\/charge\/list-ems\/all.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/send\/oversea\/charge\/list-ems\/all.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you are located in a region with special zone rates (for example, Cyprus or other outlying areas), the listed shipping may differ slightly. In that case, please message me before purchasing and I will correct it to the exact official rate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yutaka, The Creator Tokyo Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55946270441640,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2212\/1640\/files\/2-1_75beab85-6391-41a0-9ed2-b5be963e61b2.jpg?v=1788488485"},{"product_id":"tokyo-disneyland-mickey-mouse-pendant-necklace-vintage-1980s-official-©-walt-disney-company","title":"Tokyo Disneyland Mickey Mouse Pendant Necklace — Vintage 1980s, Official (© Walt Disney Company)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vintage pendant necklace from \u003cstrong\u003eTokyo Disneyland\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the 1980s. A round pendant with a golden Mickey Mouse face on a black face, on a gold-tone chain. The reverse is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e\"Tokyo Disneyland © Walt Disney Company\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming it as \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic official park merchandise\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a reproduction or fan-made piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA genuine early Tokyo Disneyland souvenir, ideal for Disney collectors and fans of 1980s Japanese park memorabilia. Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983, so this is from the park's early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone \/ gold-plated metal — \u003cstrong\u003enot solid gold\u003c\/strong\u003e (please note, this is costume jewelry, not precious metal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with honest wear: the gold-tone finish and chain show age-related tarnish \/ discoloration, and there is some rubbing to the raised Mickey figure (see photos). \u003cstrong\u003eThe chain and clasp are intact and functional — the necklace is wearable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant approx. 1.5 cm diameter. Please review all photos and grade from the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI only ever charge the actual, official postage — never a markup. Shipping is charged at the actual official carrier rate — Japan Post EMS for most countries, and FedEx for U.S. orders. Please see the rate for your region here:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/send\/oversea\/charge\/list-ems\/all.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/send\/oversea\/charge\/list-ems\/all.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you are located in a region with special zone rates (for example, Cyprus or other outlying areas), the listed shipping may differ slightly. In that case, please message me before purchasing and I will correct it to the exact official rate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yutaka, The Creator Tokyo Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55946272342184,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2212\/1640\/files\/3-1_20daae50-e131-4e6f-b7cf-2d2ed1508d5b.jpg?v=1788488611"},{"product_id":"beat-takeshi-takeshi-kitano-genki-ga-deru-tv-shopping-bag-kumanomae-shopping-street-revival-campaign-tokyo-1985","title":"Beat Takeshi (Takeshi Kitano) — \"Genki ga Deru TV\" Shopping Bag | Kumanomae Shopping Street Revival Campaign, Tokyo, 1985","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBefore the world knew Takeshi Kitano as the director of \u003cem\u003eHana-bi\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eZatoichi\u003c\/em\u003e, Japan knew him as \"the President\" of a wild Sunday-night TV show, \u003cem\u003eTensai Takeshi no Genki ga Deru TV!!\u003c\/em\u003e (Nippon TV, 1985–1996).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of the show's first big projects was to use the power of television to bring a fading shopping street back to life: Kumanomae, in Tokyo's Arakawa ward. On this bag, Takeshi stands in a suit wearing a candidate-style sash that reads あなたの町を救う, \"I'll save your town.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 1985, the show's first year, I went to Kumanomae myself and bought this bag there. Bags like this were made to be thrown away, and few survive today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic shopping bag with die-cut handle, black print on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 42 × 49 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBought at Kumanomae shopping street, Tokyo, 1985 — first owner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal fold across the middle and general creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight rubbing to the print on the jacket area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall black mark near the name on one side (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as-is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e— Yutaka, The Creator, Tokyo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yutaka, The Creator Tokyo Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67597632274600,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2212\/1640\/files\/IMG_1796.jpg?v=1791008382"}],"url":"https:\/\/yutakatokyo.com\/collections\/collectibles.oembed","provider":"Yutaka, The Creator Tokyo Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}