These stylish matchbox ads for Japanese bars, cafes and restaurants date from the 1920s to 1940s. See the complete Flickr photoset (uploaded by maraid) for much more.

Shimbashi – Dai-san Otako (Izakaya?)

Ichifuji Shokudo (Restaurant) // Cafe Takimichi

Bar Romance

Fujiya Shokudo

Kissakeishoku Eho (Cafe Eho) // Cafe Eiraku

Asahi Tea Room

Shimbashi Mahjong Club

Ogawa Cafe // Ultra Service

Honten Morishita no Fuji to Seiyu

[Related: Matchbox madness]