Key chain - Key Chains & Travel Pass

This attractive collection consists of 24 vintage Japanese souvenir keychains, travel charms, traffic safety tokens, and commemorative pass tags, gathered from various regions and tourist destinations throughout Japan and abroad. Dating primarily from the Showa era (circa 1960s–1980s), the lot offers a nostalgic glimpse into Japan’s golden age of domestic tourism and souvenir culture.

The collection includes a fascinating variety of materials and designs, such as engraved metal medallions, wooden destination tags, miniature bells, compass keychains, Disney-themed souvenirs, regional tourism charms, traffic safety passes (交通安全), temple and castle souvenirs, and destination-specific keepsakes from locations including Kyoto, Matsumoto Castle, Ise-Shima National Park, Lake Hamana, Minami-Boso, and other famous sightseeing areas.

Particularly appealing are the large wooden travel pass tags, traditional folk-art inspired designs, and detailed relief-cast metal keychains that capture the charm of Japan’s mid-century travel memorabilia. Together they create a colorful and authentic collection that reflects the era before digital tourism, when travelers collected keepsakes from every destination they visited.

This lot is ideal for collectors of vintage travel memorabilia, Japanese folk culture, Showa-period souvenirs, keychains, advertising collectibles, or nostalgic tourist ephemera. It also offers excellent decorative and display potential.

Please note that these are vintage items with age-related wear, scratches, discoloration, oxidation, minor stains, and signs of use consistent with age. The overall condition varies from piece to piece, and all items are sold as found. Please review the photographs carefully.

Size and Weight:TApprox. maximum size: H11 × W8 cm
Total weight: Approx. 675 g
Quantity: 24 pieces

Condition: (Please refer to the photos for details)
- This is a vintage / pre-owned item.
- Due to age and previous use, there may be signs of wear such as scratches, stains, discoloration, or creases.
- Please note that vintage items may have a distinctive smell due to long-term storage or materials used.
Sensitivity to such odors may vary from person to person and from country to country.
- We try to describe the condition as accurately as possible, but perceptions may differ depending on individual standards.
- Colors may appear slightly different depending on your monitor or lighting when the photos were taken.
- Please purchase only if you understand and appreciate the unique characteristics of vintage items.

Shipping
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by mainly Japan Post or DHL depend on the situation.
It will be shipped from Japan, so it takes about 2-3 weeks to receive normally.

Please understand that we use recycled materials (cardboard, old newspapers, etc.)
as much as possible for packaging materials in order to protect the environment.

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Sometimes Customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email.
Please make sure that you could answer their contact.
If you don't, the parcel will be returned to us and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.

Thank you for your cooperation.