🎎 Authentic Shinkansen Seat Plaque – “12D AISLE ・ 12E WINDOW” – Vintage Japanese Bullet Train Collectible
This authentic resin seat plaque once marked the aisle and window seats aboard a Shinkansen bullet train, showing the designations 12D (aisle) and 12E (window) in both Japanese and English. Measuring 16 cm long by 2.5 cm wide and weighing just 20 g, it’s a compact and genuine piece of Japanese railway history.
The style suggests it may have come from one of the early Shinkansen series, possibly the 0 Series (introduced in 1964) or its successors on the Tōkaidō or Sanyō Shinkansen lines, though later generations such as the 100 or 200 Series also used similar bilingual signage. Its crisp, functional lettering reflects Japan’s design philosophy of the mid-to-late Showa period, balancing clarity with accessibility for international travelers.
📏 Item Details
• Material: Resin
• Size: 16 cm × 2.5 cm
• Weight: 20 g
• Language: Japanese & English
• Era: Likely Showa period, post-1964 (0–200 Series)
• Condition: Vintage, with light wear and patina from use
✨ Why this item stands out
• Collector’s value: Authentic railway signage from Japan’s iconic Shinkansen, rarely found outside enthusiast circles.
• Decorative charm: Compact size and iconic design make it ideal for framing, display, or conversation pieces.
Curated in Shizuoka City by softypapa, this seat plaque is both a collectible artifact and a touch of railway nostalgia—a reminder of Japan’s legendary bullet train era.
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