{"product_id":"the-bee-trade-mark-vintage-japanese-matchbox-label-tee","title":"The Bee Trade Mark — Vintage Japanese Matchbox Label Unisex Tee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Pre-War Graphic · Meiji–Showa Era · circa 1880–1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the world changed, Japan's craftsmen printed tiny masterpieces — bold, intricate, and utterly alive — on the humble surface of a matchbox.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bee Trade Mark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of them: a genuine label from the golden age of Japanese export printing, somewhere between the Meiji reform era and the final years of pre-war Showa Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pull-quote\"\u003e\"Damp Proof. Trade Mark. Silver Medal.\" — the original label speaks in the confident language of an era that believed in craft, commerce, and beauty as inseparable things.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentered on the chest, the graphic is reproduced exactly as it appeared on the original label — aged paper tones, red-winged bee in full spread, dual medallion seals, and Japanese characters reading\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e大阪公社製聖逢\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacross the bottom banner. No digital cleanup, no modern intervention. Just the real thing, printed on premium soft-cotton fabric built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ornament\"\u003e· · ·\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tee was made for the collector, the Japanophile, the vintage head, and the quiet enthusiast who recognizes something rare when they see it. If you love\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese retro aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeiji and Taisho-era graphic design\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eantique ephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the visual culture of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epre-war Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— this is a wearable piece of that world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs naturally with selvedge denim, workwear, and relaxed streetwear. It photographs beautifully. And it starts conversations with people who notice things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eAbout the Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery design in the Ichinichi Collection is sourced from a personal archive of original Japanese matchbox labels spanning 1880 to 1940 — the peak era of Japanese commercial label artistry. These labels were produced for export and domestic sale, and each one is a compressed world of typography, illustration, and cultural identity. We print them faithfully, label by label, onto quality garments, so they can be worn rather than forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ornament\"\u003e· · ·\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"size-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eSize Guide (inches)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eXL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2XL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3XL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeve Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tolerance-note\"\u003e* Size tolerance: ±1.50 in across all measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e100% Airlume combed \u0026amp; ring-spun cotton\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e4.2 oz\/yd² (142 g\/m²) — lightweight \u0026amp; breathable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eFit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eUnisex retail fit · Crew neckline · Ribbed collar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eTapered shoulders · Dual side seams for shape retention\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eTear-away label — minimal skin irritation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eEthics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eFair Labor Association · Platinum WRAP certified · No sweatshop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Ash and Heather Prism — 99% cotton \/ 1% polyester. Heather and Solid Blend — 52% cotton \/ 48% polyester. Athletic Heather and Black Heather — 90% cotton \/ 10% polyester. Sleeve prints and neck labels use DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print. Treat it like the archive piece it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003evintage japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ematchbox label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003emeiji era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003etaisho retro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ejapanese graphic tee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003epre-war japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ejaponisme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eshowa aesthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eretro bee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ejapanese streetwear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eantique ephemera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eunisex tee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-stamp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stamp-box\"\u003eAuthentic Archive · Est. 1880–1940\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"japanese-footer\"\u003e大阪・明治・大正・昭和\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsaka · Meiji · Taisho · Showa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ICHINICHI.STORE","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":48585134440676,"sku":"13733797869687809459","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leaf \/ S","offer_id":48585134473444,"sku":"17726981754867962075","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy \/ S","offer_id":48585134506212,"sku":"24769229396975707992","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":48585134538980,"sku":"11348918896873951941","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":48585134571748,"sku":"11814340228434136604","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leaf \/ M","offer_id":48585134604516,"sku":"19625682248508968420","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy \/ M","offer_id":48585134637284,"sku":"33683813678153455584","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":48585134670052,"sku":"24470148227718446027","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":48585134702820,"sku":"20309996205561623035","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leaf \/ L","offer_id":48585134735588,"sku":"33177794890678108579","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy \/ L","offer_id":48585134768356,"sku":"10844546615792164159","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":48585134801124,"sku":"19861793719388221447","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":48585134833892,"sku":"98608474040376883024","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leaf \/ XL","offer_id":48585134866660,"sku":"32968541972007695054","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy \/ XL","offer_id":48585134899428,"sku":"17459923917152334601","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":48585134932196,"sku":"12797775707846140558","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2XL","offer_id":48585134964964,"sku":"11399771986898838891","price":36.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leaf \/ 2XL","offer_id":48585134997732,"sku":"10521410993491587594","price":36.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy \/ 2XL","offer_id":48585135030500,"sku":"23611628682005716358","price":36.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL","offer_id":48585135063268,"sku":"21554666275699652519","price":36.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 3XL","offer_id":48585135096036,"sku":"16763831438853161806","price":41.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leaf \/ 3XL","offer_id":48585135128804,"sku":"13223065270451122436","price":41.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy \/ 3XL","offer_id":48585135161572,"sku":"25589594755376782935","price":41.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 3XL","offer_id":48585135194340,"sku":"40300818140497965513","price":41.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/5548\/4132\/files\/267798683261859767_2048.jpg?v=1774451171","url":"https:\/\/ichinichi.store\/products\/the-bee-trade-mark-vintage-japanese-matchbox-label-tee","provider":"ICHI-NICHI STORE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}