{"product_id":"lion-ephemera","title":"Lion Craft, Kimigayo Children's Magazine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful page comes from the September 1923 issue of \u003cem\u003eKimigayo\u003c\/em\u003e, a Japanese children’s magazine published by Bunbudo in Tokyo during the Taisho era (1912–1926), a period when children’s publishing flourished alongside Japan’s growing interest in Western art, design, and popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an interactive paper craft, the page features a roaring lion with a dramatic blue-gray mane alongside a whimsical stacking figure made from egg cups. Cutting and registration guides allowed children to assemble the figures themselves, while small inset illustrations show the completed toys. The colorful imagery reflects the distinctive blend of Western-influenced illustration and Japanese graphic design found in Taisho-era youth publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe September 1923 date gives the piece additional historical significance. On September 1, the Great Kanto Earthquake devastated Tokyo and Yokohama, destroying homes, businesses, printing houses, and publishing infrastructure throughout the capital. Children's magazines were inherently ephemeral and often intended to be cut apart and played with, making the survival of an uncut example from this period particularly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a century later, the page remains a charming record of childhood, print culture, and graphic design in Taisho-era Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.25\" x 5.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45327578726515,"sku":"AP8465","price":122.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_6b0bb13b-a926-40a2-b0a6-faa3969a1a5a.jpg?v=1786999387","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/lion-ephemera","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}