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Holiday Japan — Grey

KAWS · 2019 · Vinyl Figure

Year2019

MediumVinyl Figure

ColorwayGrey

EditionOpen Edition

Height9.5 in

ProducerAllRightsReserved / DDT

Original Retail$200

EraMonumental and Holiday Era

Work Summary & Collector Notes

Holiday Japan is a vinyl Companion released on July 18, 2019 through DDT Store, AllRightsReserved's web shop, for the Japanese stop of the KAWS:HOLIDAY tour. That stop placed an enormous reclining Companion at a campsite at the foot of Mount Fuji, and the figure scales the moment down: Companion lies flat on its back in a relaxed, vacationing pose, about 9.5 inches along its length. Each figure is stamped HOLIDAY JAPAN on the back. It was issued in grey, black, and brown at $200, and the grey colorway pairs the mid-grey body with darker grey detailing. Production was handled by AllRightsReserved and DDT, the team behind the whole HOLIDAY series.

Collector notes: Legacy catalog label: Open Edition; total quantity was not documented in the saved record. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.

Why It Matters

The Mount Fuji stop is the most photographed chapter of the KAWS:HOLIDAY tour — a giant Companion resting beneath one of the most recognizable mountains on earth — and this figure is its take-home record. Within the series, the reclining pose reads as the most serene of the HOLIDAY figures, and its horizontal format sets it apart from the standing UK and Space releases. For collectors working through the tour chronologically, Japan marks the fourth stop, after Seoul, Taipei, and Hong Kong.

Collector Perspective

The grey colorway trades steadily because it fits the neutral palette most Companion collectors already display.

Documented Release Details

Object type: Editioned sculpture / object
Release date: 2019
Release-date note: Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
Medium and materials: Vinyl Figure.
Edition details: Legacy catalog label: Open Edition; total quantity was not documented in the saved record.
Signature and marks: Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.

Documented History and Meaning

History note: This page treats KAWS's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.

Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.

Release context: The saved catalog lists 2019.

Authentication, Presentation and Provenance

Original presentation: Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
Authentication note: Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
Provenance note: Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to the release source named in the saved record. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.

Sources and Verification

Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added

KAWSONE — official site — KAWS studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
KAWS — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
KAWS (Q3194367) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.

FAQ

What does the Holiday Japan figure depict?

It depicts Companion lying flat on its back in a relaxed pose, echoing the giant reclining Companion KAWS installed at a campsite at the base of Mount Fuji in July 2019. The figure is stamped HOLIDAY JAPAN on the back.

What is the edition size of Holiday Japan?

It is an unnumbered open edition — no production quantity was published and figures carry no edition numbers. Supply was determined by the DDT Store release window in July 2019 at $200 retail.

Is the Holiday Japan figure signed by KAWS?

No. HOLIDAY vinyl figures are not individually signed. Authenticity is established by the HOLIDAY JAPAN stamp, molded copyright markings, and the original packaging, not a signature.

How do I avoid buying a fake Holiday Japan?

Fakes of the HOLIDAY series circulate heavily. Compare the sharpness of the HOLIDAY JAPAN back stamp, the paint edges between grey tones, and box print quality against verified examples.

How does Holiday Japan differ from Holiday Taipei?

Both are resting poses, but Japan lies fully flat on its back at roughly 9.5 inches long, while Taipei is a smaller 7-inch seated figure. Japan also carries the HOLIDAY JAPAN stamp and shipped in the Mount Fuji-themed packaging from the 2019 campsite event.