HOT ! 朝日　煙草 観賞用　空箱 20箱セット Asahi Vintage Box

This is a set of 20 empty vintage cigarette boxes from the discontinued Japanese brand “Asahi,” originally produced by the Japan Tobacco Monopoly (日本専売公社). All boxes are EMPTY and for DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. Not for smoking. すべて中身は処分済みで、観賞用・資料用として出品しています。空箱です。 【Historical Background】 Asahi was launched in 1904, alongside other iconic brands like “Shikishima” and “Yamato.” The brand name comes from a classical waka poem by Motoori Norinaga: 【Cultural Note】 Asahi was loved in prewar and postwar Japan. It's said that Natsume Soseki, a famous novelist, preferred this brand. 昭和52年に廃止された、今では希少なコレクターズアイテムです。 【Product Features】 - Non-filter "kuchitsuke" type (paper mouthpiece) - Traditional Japanese cherry blossom packaging - 20 matching empty boxes - Great for display, historical reference, or retro design lovers 【Condition】 Well preserved considering age. Some minor wear may exist due to long-term storage. 経年によるわずかなヤケ・ヨレ等はご容赦ください。 No fire. Not for minors. Thank you!