『True Story (True Story) Japanese Edition, April 1958』 The Japanese translation of the popular American romance magazine, 『True Story』. This issue, published in April 1958 (Showa 33), is a volume that vividly reflects the influence of American lifestyle and romance culture in post-war Japan! In addition to romance novels and stories of female psychology, the magazine features articles and gravure photos about Hollywood stars of the time (Rock Hudson, Dorothy Malone, etc.), columns for women including reader submissions, psychological tests, horoscopes, and fashion style introductions. The layout of the magazine is composed of color and monochrome, creating a sense of realism in the stories. As a treasure trove of retro American culture, it is a valuable resource for collectors, as well as for research on Showa culture and 1950s women's magazines. 【Main Contents】 Special feature on Rock Hudson x Jennifer Jones from the movie 『A Farewell to Arms』 Romance stories: 『WOLF TRAP』 『IF THIS IS LOVE...』 『I MARRIED HIM THREE TIMES (Pleasure in Hell)』 Pictorial articles: Sleeping Style Book (Personality revealed by how you sleep) Proposal column for romance insurance Psychology corner for women "Your Individuality and Life" Published: April 1958 (APRIL 1958) Format: Staple-bound, all color & monochrome mixed, approximately 190 pages Edited: Japanese translation and edition (based on the American original) Slight scuffing, corner wear, and age-related yellowing on the cover No folds or major tears found in the internal pages Overall, in age-appropriate condition, with no writing or stains. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect condition item, as it is a used item. There are stains, damage, and scratches due to aging. This Japanese edition of "True Story" from this era is extremely difficult to obtain and is rare in the vintage women's magazine market. Considering the richness of the content, the condition, and the value as an American cultural resource, #TrueStoryJapaneseEdition #ShowaRetro #1950sMagazine #ForeignMagazineCollection #RockHudson #RetroRomanceNovel #VintageMagazine #AmericanCulture #ShowaModern #UsedBookstoreCrawl #RareMagazine #PostwarForeignMagazine #DorothyMalone #FashionMagazineArchive #HoroscopesAndLoveAndLife