🎎 Vintage JR West Commemorative Star Ashtray – Japan Antique Roadshow
This vintage Japanese ashtray, cast in what appears to be solid brass, was produced for Japan Railways West (JR西日本) sometime after the 1987 privatization of Japan National Railways. Designed in a bold star shape with five resting grooves and a raised JR emblem at its center, this commemorative piece evokes the modern identity and renewed spirit of Japan’s regional rail networks during the late Showa and early Heisei eras.
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At the center of the dish is the familiar JR logo enclosed in an oval with the phrase ハート&アクション (Heart & Action) printed above it in katakana. This was a corporate slogan adopted by JR West to express their post-privatization commitment to both heartfelt service and dynamic growth—a forward-looking philosophy rooted in care, energy, and modernization. Below the JR mark are the kanji characters 西日本 (Nishi-Nihon) meaning West Japan, affirming this as a product of JR West’s branding.
📏 Approximate dimensions
• Diameter: 10 cm
• Depth: 1 cm
• Weight: 70 g
• Material: Likely solid brass
• Era: Post-1987 (following JNR privatization)
• Condition: Good vintage condition with wear and patina consistent with age and use
Curated in Shizuoka City by Kurt Bell, this artifact reflects the optimism and corporate pride that accompanied the transformation of Japan’s railway system. It’s a quietly bold piece—part utility, part memorabilia, and all heart & action.
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