{"title":"Wooden Plaques","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese wooden plaques are small wooden boards used for prayers, wishes, or as commemorative items in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEma (絵馬) are the most common type—found at Shinto shrines, where people write their wishes or prayers on the plaques and hang them for the gods to receive. They often feature images of animals, deities, or symbols of good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsuko-Tegata (通行手形) originated as wooden travel passes during the Edo period, used by travelers to prove permission to cross certain regions. Today, they are often reproduced as souvenirs or collectibles, keeping the historical tradition alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vtt06-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport","title":"VTT06 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Wajima 輪島","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: Morning market in Wajima 輪島, ishikawa. Size: 10 x 7.5 x1.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eWajima (輪島) is a small coastal city located on the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is renowned for its deep-rooted traditions, particularly the production of Wajima-nuri, a high-quality lacquerware that has been crafted in the region for centuries. This artisanal technique involves multiple layers of lacquer and detailed handwork, making each piece both beautiful and durable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e  Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT05\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#VTT05\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23PassportKYO\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#PassportKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275775369547,"sku":"VTT06","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_4f02b3d4-7bf4-4a0f-bfcd-f41121f706ff.jpg?v=1756467666"},{"product_id":"vtt08-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-ise-shrine-伊勢神宮","title":"VTT08 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Ise Shrine 伊勢神宮","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eLocation: The Ise Shrine 伊勢神宮\nSize: 11 x 8 x 1.8cm\n\nlocated in Ise, Mie Prefecture of Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the solar goddess Amaterasu. The shrine buildings are made of solid cypress wood and use no nails but instead joined wood. The Outer Shrine, Gekū (also officially known as \"Toyouke Daijingū\"), is located about six kilometers from Naikū and dedicated to Toyouke-Ōmikami, the god of agriculture, rice harvest and industry.\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT08\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#VTT08\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23PassportKYO\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#PassportKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275775598923,"sku":"VTT08","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_3e30ec2f-e7ab-42c6-a0c5-b52970245cbb.jpg?v=1756467669"},{"product_id":"vtt13-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-glover-garden-グラバー園","title":"VTT13 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Glover Garden グラバー園","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: Glover Garden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5a6566; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, V_INTER Fallback, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eグラバー園\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e, Minamiyamatemachi, Nagasaki.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eSize: 8x11x2cm Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT13\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275776549195,"sku":"VTT13","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_068e6eaa-1e83-4e50-8401-dd5460b75aeb.jpg?v=1756467683"},{"product_id":"vtt18-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-昭和新山","title":"VTT18 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Shōwa-shinzan 昭和新山","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: Shōwa-shinzan 昭和新山 Size: 10x7.5x1.5cm Shōwa-shinzan is a volcanic lava dome in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Hokkaido, Japan, next to Mount Usu. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eThe mountain was created between 28 December 1943 and September 1945. Initially, a series of strong earthquakes shook the area, and wheat fields were rapidly uplifted. Lava broke through the surface and the current peak was created. The peak is now 398 m (1,306 ft) tall, and still actively smoking. Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT18\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#VTT18\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23PassportKYO\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003e#PassportKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275776876875,"sku":"VTT18","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_079821a7-4841-4ae4-b510-f8a7b017e923_1.jpg?v=1775556325"},{"product_id":"vtt20-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-abashiri-prison-museum-abashiri-網走","title":"VTT20 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Abashiri 網走","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eLocation: Abashiri Prison Museum, Abashiri 網走, Hokkaido.\nSize: 9.5x8.5x2cm\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT20\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#VTT20\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23PassportKYO\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#PassportKYO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275779563851,"sku":"VTT20","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_5c27b343-1fa2-467c-92af-e56289c486f9.jpg?v=1756467704"},{"product_id":"vtt23-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-takayama-高山","title":"VTT23 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Takayama 高山","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eTsuko-Tegata wooden passport.\n\nLocation: Takayama 高山, Gifu\nSize: 10x7.5x1.8cm\n\nTakayama is a city in Japan's mountainous Gifu Prefecture. The city is famed for its biannual Takayama Festival, going back to at least the mid-1600s, celebrating spring and fall with parades featuring ornate, gilded floats and puppet shows.\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT23\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#VTT23\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23passportkyo\" style='color: rgb(0, 119, 130); cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003e#passportkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cfont dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e𝐼'𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53275781333323,"sku":"VTT23","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_311512df-c194-49ac-9cb6-e198d116a72e.jpg?v=1756467722"},{"product_id":"vtt28-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-chirihama-beach-driveway-千里浜","title":"VTT28 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Chirihama Beach Driveway 千里浜","description":"\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003eLocation: Chirihama Beach Driveway 千里浜\nSize: 10 x 7 x 2 cm\n\nThe Chirihama Beach Road stretches 8 km between the Chirihama IC and the Imahama IC on the Noto Satoyama Kaido Highway. It is open to the public as a tourist road.\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23VTT28\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#VTT28\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vinted.be\/catalog?search_text=%23passportkyo\" style='cursor: pointer; font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-line;'\u003e#passportkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e𝐼’𝑚 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐽𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑡. 𝐼’𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒, 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑠.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53278204330315,"sku":"VTT28","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_c387b515-d489-4174-9216-e6a082f46a13.jpg?v=1756493907"},{"product_id":"vtt30-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport-aoshima-青島","title":"VTT30 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Aoshima 青島","description":"\u003cspan style='color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, \"V_INTER Fallback\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;'\u003eLocation: Aoshima 青島, Miyazaki\nSize: 10 x 8 x 2 cm\n\nAoshima in Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, is not only surrounded by a large number of subtropical plants and a tropical environment, but also has a deep connection with mythology since ancient times, and is known as the \"hometown of mythology\".\n\nTsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282253930827,"sku":"VTT30","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_4aa5bb87-3be5-4d0a-ba96-f5375ff832cb.jpg?v=1756562924"},{"product_id":"vtt33-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport","title":"VTT33 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Kumano-Kodo 熊野古道","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: Kumano-Kodo 熊野古道, Wakayama Size: 8 x 11 x 1.7 cm The Kumano Kodō (熊野古道) is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes that crisscross the Kii Peninsula, the largest peninsula of Japan. These mountainous trails are used by pilgrims to the \"Kumano Sanzan\" (熊野三山) - the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano: Kumano Hongū Taisha (熊野本宮大社), Kumano Nachi Taisha (熊野那智大社) and Kumano Hayatama Taisha (熊野速玉大社). These three shrines are the holiest sites of the ancient syncretic Kumano religion. Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282257011019,"sku":"VTT33","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_efe69025-4be1-40ac-9418-161488221ba2.jpg?v=1756562942"},{"product_id":"vtt41-set-of-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport","title":"VTT41 - Set of Tsuko-Tegata︱ Ezochi 蝦夷地","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: 蝦夷地 Ezochi (Hokkaido) Size: 8 x 11 x 1.8cm One set of Tsūko-Tegata is a wooden travel pass themed around Ezochi (蝦夷地) was the historical name for Hokkaido and its surrounding areas, including parts of northern Honshu, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands. During the Edo period (1603–1868), it was largely inhabited by the Ainu people, the indigenous group of the region. 1. 原生花園 (Genseikaen) – A pristine wildflower garden located near Abashiri, famous for its seasonal blooms, particularly in summer. It represents the untouched natural beauty of Hokkaido. 2. 温根湯 (Onneyu) – A well-known hot spring area in Kitami, cherished for its therapeutic waters. This place symbolizes relaxation and healing, a common theme in Edo-period travel culture. 3. 石北峠 (Sekihoku Tōge) – A mountain pass connecting the Kitami region with central Hokkaido, often covered in snow during winter. It signifies the harsh yet majestic landscapes of Ezochi. Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53282520170827,"sku":"VTT41","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/57_6ea14dd8-f492-47cc-8f2b-728cdfe50028.jpg?v=1756568642"},{"product_id":"vtt43-japan-tsuko-tegata-wooden-passport","title":"VTT43 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Takayama 飛騨高山","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(90, 101, 102); font-family: V-Inter, V_INTER, 'V_INTER Fallback', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica-Neue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;\"\u003eLocation: Takayama 飛騨高山, Gifu Size: 7 x 10 x 1.5 cm Takayama's 古い町並 (Furui Machinami) is a beautifully preserved historic district that transports visitors back to the Edo period. Located in Gifu Prefecture, this charming area, also known as Sanmachi Suji, features narrow streets lined with traditional wooden merchant houses, sake breweries, and artisan shops. The district exudes an old-world charm with its dark wooden facades, lattice windows, and noren curtains swaying in the breeze. Many of the buildings date back to the 17th century, showcasing Takayama’s rich history as a thriving merchant town. Strolling through the streets, visitors can explore locally brewed sake, sample regional delicacies like Hida beef skewers, and browse handmade crafts, from lacquerware to sarubobo dolls. Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. 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It has a cross knot with it, the symmetrical structure of the cross knot symbolizes harmony and balance also meanings of \"connection\" and \"protection.\" The cross knot, as a decorative knot, may represent tightly tying together good wishes and prayers. Under the influence of Shintoism, tied ropes (shimenawa) and decorative knots are often seen as symbols of protection and warding off evil. Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. 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The plaque is crafted in the traditional pentagonal form inspired by Edo-period travel permits once required for travelers moving between feudal domains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the plaque features a finely drawn image of Benzaiten (弁財天), the goddess of music, eloquence, knowledge, and wealth. She is depicted playing a biwa lute, one of her most recognizable attributes. Above the figure appear the characters 招福 (Shōfuku) meaning “inviting good fortune,” while the inscription 弁財天 identifies the deity. Benzaiten is one of the Seven Lucky Gods (七福神) and is strongly associated with water, making her worship especially fitting on Chikubu Island in Lake Biwa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side bears the inscription 竹生島寺, referring to Hōgon-ji Temple, a historic Buddhist temple and pilgrimage site. 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Additional text, including 東海道 表街道, evokes this important travel route that linked Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto, making the charm deeply tied to Japan’s history of travel and pilgrimage. The smaller inscription 小田原 further situates the piece within the surrounding region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse, the softer calligraphy of 通行の証 (proof of passage) reinforces its symbolic role as a token of safe travel, echoing the function of official passes once required to move between domains. 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