A striking three-piece set of authentic Japanese metal signs, each originating from official governmental or public-service use during the Showa era (1950s–1980s). These signs retain their original patina, mounting marks, and weathered character—elements highly valued by collectors of Japanese industrial and governmental signage. The set includes: ⸻ 1. Wildlife Protection Area – Yamanashi Prefecture（鳥獣保護区・山梨県） • Size: approx. 45 × 37 cm • Era: Showa period (estimated 1960s–1970s) • Details: Deep red enamel-coated metal with crisp white Kanji. Includes a bilingual inscription: “WILDLIFE PROTECTION AREA – YAMANASHI PREFECTURE”. Such bilingual versions were limited and are particularly sought after by international collectors. ⸻ 2. Protected Forest Sign – Kumamoto Prefecture（保安林・熊本県） • Size: approx. 45 × 30 cm • Era: Clearly dated Showa 58 (1983) • Details: Large yellow metal sign reading “保安林 / 大切にしましょう / 設置 昭和58年度 / 熊本県”. This style was placed in rural conservation zones; surviving examples with the original date fully intact are rare. ⸻ 3. Post Office / Stamps & Documents Sign（印紙・切手類・郵便） • Size: approx. 45 × 34 cm • Era: Showa period (estimated 1950s–1970s) • Details: Classic red and white Japanese postal emblem design. Reads “郵便 / 印紙 / 切手類”, indicating an official counter or service-area sign for stamps and registry documents. Displays authentic aging typical of post office usage. ⸻ Overall Condition All signs show genuine age-related wear, including scratches, rust spots, and mounting holes. No restoration. A perfect set for: • Collectors of Japanese Showa-era public signage • Industrial & governmental design enthusiasts • Interior decorators seeking authentic vintage Japanese accents A rare opportunity to acquire three different categories of official-use Japanese signs from the same mid-century design era. ⸻ Popular Search Keywords（1-word only / no duplicates） Japan Showa Metal Sign Vintage Forest Wildlife Postal Enamel Retro Industrial Collectible Government Public ⸻ 【Important Information】 ・International customers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and fees not included in the item price or shipping costs. Please note that the VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not include your country’s import duties or customs clearance fees. Additional charges may be levied upon delivery at the discretion of your local customs authorities. We strongly advise checking with your country’s customs office regarding these potential additional costs before bidding or purchasing. Prompt payment of these charges ensures timely delivery. ・Delivery Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post (airmail). Upon request, delivery via DHL or FedEx can be arranged at an additional cost. ・Damage or Issues: Should you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately before leaving a negative review. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. For damage claims, please report to your nearest post office within 7 days of delivery. Please also promptly contact us and Catawiki Support. ・Due to the suspension of the “de minimis” exemption in the United States, import duties may be higher for shipments to the US. US bidders should be aware of this. As EMS shipments to the US are currently suspended, we will ship via DHL. Shipping costs will be higher than before; we appreciate your understanding.