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.

Vintage Japanese matchbook --
Shimbashi - Dai-san Otako (Izakaya?)

Vintage Japanese matchbook -- Vintage Japanese matchbook --
Ichifuji Shokudo (Restaurant) // Cafe Takimichi

Vintage Japanese matchbook --
Bar Romance

Vintage Japanese matchbook --
Fujiya Shokudo

Vintage Japanese matchbook -- Vintage Japanese matchbook --
Kissakeishoku Eho (Cafe Eho) // Cafe Eiraku

Vintage Japanese matchbook --
Asahi Tea Room

Vintage Japanese matchbook --
Shimbashi Mahjong Club

Vintage Japanese matchbook -- Vintage Japanese matchbook --
Ogawa Cafe // Ultra Service

Vintage Japanese matchbook --
Honten Morishita no Fuji to Seiyu

[Related: Matchbox madness]