About

Japan Movie Poster is a specialist dealer in original cinema posters from Japan. The business is operated by Senchi Ventures 株式会社 (Corporate No. 5010401185260), based in Tokyo and licensed as an antique dealer under Japanese law (Antique Dealer Licence No. 301082518812).

The catalogue focuses on posters issued for theatrical release in Japan, covering Japanese and international cinema from the 1940s to the present. Particular attention is given to postwar Japanese film, genre cinema, roadshow editions, and scarce regional variants. A limited portion of the inventory consists of more recently issued posters for contemporary releases. These are likewise original, officially issued materials and are held to the same authentication standards.

Inventory is sourced directly in Japan through established channels: Japanese auction houses, estate acquisitions, retired theater collections, and long-standing relationships with domestic suppliers. Posters are not purchased unseen or through secondary international markets.

Each item is individually inspected prior to listing. Authentication considers printing characteristics, paper stock, studio and distributor markings, format conventions (Tatekan, B1, B2, B3, B4 and other Japan specific formats), and era-specific production details. Reproductions, reprints, and later-issue copies are not accepted into inventory under any circumstances. A certificate of authenticity accompanies every purchase.

Most posters offered are previously used and may show signs of age, handling, or wear consistent with original cinema materials. Detailed scans are provided for each listing, and buyers are responsible for assessing condition prior to purchase. Such characteristics are inherent to posters issued for theatrical use and form part of their historical value.