TRAVEL POSTER - Japan Fly Qantas

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Japan — Fly Qantas (c. 1960)

Jet-age allure meets timeless tradition. This finely reproduced Qantas destination poster celebrates Japan with cinematic colour and poised elegance—kimono, gardens, neon nights, and Mount Fuji—bottling the romance of mid-century travel for your wall.

Why it captivates

Jet-age glamour — the optimism of 1960s long-haul travel, distilled.
Mid-century design — confident typography, generous white space, photographic panels.
Sense of place — koto, kimono, city lights, Fuji, and a tea-garden stillness.
Conversation piece — a classic airline poster with collector appeal.
Warm, vibrant palette — greens, indigo, vermilion, gold; works across interior styles.
Statement artwork — bright, welcoming focal point for living rooms, studios, and offices.

What you’ll see

Panel by panel:

Kimono & koto — a musician at a low zashiki table beside shōji screens; pattern, poise, and craft.
Tokyo at night — signage and tail-light trails in a modern boulevard; energy and neon.
Festival dance — exuberant costume and gesture, caught mid-motion.
Mount Fuji — winter light mirrored in a quiet canal, fields at rest beneath the peak.
Garden promenade — a woman with parasol stepping over stone rounds through lily-pond reflections.

Set between these images: the bold wordmark JAPAN, the call to FLY QANTAS, and the tagline “AUSTRALIA’S ROUND-THE-WORLD AIRLINE.”

Design notes

Grid & rhythm — asymmetrical collage balanced by strong typographic anchors.
Type — blocky sans serif (“JAPAN”) counter-posed with italic urgency (“FLY QANTAS”).
Colour fields — deep red bars echo hinomaru tones while framing the photo narrative.
White space — generous margins give the images gallery-like presence.

A richer historical frame

Issued circa 1960 as Qantas expanded its round-the-world network, posters like this paired vivid photography with modern type to sell the new age of effortless global travel. Culture, landscape, and national carrier prestige converge in one inviting promise: fly further, arrive in style.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

490 × 780 mm (approx. 19.29 × 30.71 in)

Orientation: Portrait
Aspect ratio: ~0.628 : 1
Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait
Framing tips:
- Classic: A1 frame with a mat window cut to ~486 × 776 mm for a clean 2–3 mm overlap.
- Contemporary: Float-mount in A1, letting the poster edge show all around.
- Gallery set: Pair with other mid-century airline posters for a travel-wall triptych.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Feature	Details
Title	Japan — Fly Qantas
Date	c. 1960
Category	Vintage airline/destination poster (faithful reproduction)
Print Size	490 mm (W) × 780 mm (H)
Available Finishes	Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
Paper Weight	160 gsm archival matte
Laminate	2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation)
Canvas Weight	395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
Inks	Pigment-based, fade-resistant
Optional Hang Rails	Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days)
Origin	Printed in Australia

Styling & care

Rooms: Perfect in living spaces, study/library walls, hallways, creative studios.
Palettes: Sings with walnut, oak, brass, charcoal, indigo, and sage.
Care: Avoid direct, prolonged UV; dust lightly; frame behind UV acrylic for maximum longevity.

Who it’s for

Aviation & travel enthusiasts
Mid-century design lovers
Japanophiles seeking a cultured, colourful focal point
Gift-givers celebrating new homes, milestones, and adventures

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Bring Jet-Age elegance home—order your fine-art print of Japan — Fly Qantas today.