Japanese hand cream, 1930s

Japanese hand cream, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 590 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

"You have strong beautiful skin" (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Japanese 'Club' Dentifrice, 1930s

Japanese 'Club' Dentifrice, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 591 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Toothpaste for your beauty and good health and sanitation - antibacterial toothpaste (for killing germs)... (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Moisturizer, 1930s

Moisturizer ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 568 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Japanese skin cream - to protect your hands from chemicals and sunlight. (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Shirakiya Company, 1930s

Shirakiya Company ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 568 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Location is Iwashiro-Naganumacho - Company is Shirakiya. (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Japanese Tea, 1930s

Japanese Tea ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 1080 x 1510 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

"Best quality roasted green tea." (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Japanese facial moisturizer, 1930s

Japanese facial moisturizer, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 722 x 1000 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Cosmetics Japanese, 1930s

Cosmetics Japanese ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 570 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Mentholatum, 1930s

Mentholatum ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 581 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Mentholatum - skin cream - for small cuts, protecting skin and for before you put makeup on, and for sunburn. (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Sakura Beer, 1930s

Sakura Beer ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 587 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

(Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Sapporo Beer, Ebisu Beer and Asahi Beer, 1930s

Sapporo Beer, Ebisu Beer and Asahi Beer ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 722 x 1000 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

(Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Asahi and Saporo Beer, 1930s

Asahi and Saporo Beer ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 719 x 1000 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Asahi and Saporo Beer - these are now different companies... (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Crab skin cream ad, 1930s

Crab skin cream ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 574 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Skin cream - Crab cream. (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Japanese White Powder Foundation, 1930s

Japanese White Powder Foundation ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 722 x 1000 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

White powder foundation for your face (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Letocreme, 1930s

Letocreme ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 570 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Skin cream - Letocreme - for younger skin. (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Herumesu Radios ad, 1930s

Herumesu Radios ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 565 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

"My feet are smooth and dancing with sounds from Herumesu." (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Heremesu Radio, 1930s

Heremesu Radio ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 570 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

"The autumn night is much more pleasant with music from Heremesu." (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!)

Heremesu radios, 1930s

Heremesu radios ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 572 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

"The dream of Venice, Italy for you with sweet beautiful serenading". (Thanks to Paula Wirth and to Michi for translating!)

Japanese White face Powder, 1940s

Japanese White face Powder, 1940s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 724 x 1000 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties". "White powder that is the 'newest in the world'" (Thanks to Paula Wirth and Michi for translating!)

Mitsui Trading Company, Coffee bean, 1930s

Mitsui Trading Company, Coffee bean ad, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 573 x 800 size. Coffee bean ad for Mitsui Trading Company (large company still in existence - trades everything from pencils to missiles) (Thanks to Paula Wirth for translating!) Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

Japanese ad, 1940s

Japanese ad, 1940s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 718 x 1000 size. Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".