{"product_id":"vtt106-tsuko-tegata-magome-juku-馬籠宿","title":"VTT106 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Magome-juku 馬籠宿","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Magome-juku 馬籠宿, Nakasendō \u003cbr\u003eSize: 7 x 11 x 0.8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRARE. This particular piece originates from Magome-juku (馬籠宿), one of the famous post towns on the Nakasendō (中山道)—a major inland route connecting Kyoto to Edo (modern-day Tokyo). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach character on this tegata has been carefully hand-brushed and hand-stamped, offering a unique artisanal touch rarely seen in modern souvenirs. The bold calligraphy gives this piece a sense of gravitas and authenticity, making it not only a meaningful keepsake but also a collectible piece of folk history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagome-juku, nestled in the Kiso Valley, is renowned for its beautifully preserved Edo-period townscape, cobblestone paths, and views of Mount Ena. Travelers walking this section of the Nakasendō still feel echoes of the past—this tegata is a memento of that journey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuko-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":53314355593547,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1756215498.webp?v=1756993390","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/vtt106-tsuko-tegata-magome-juku-%e9%a6%ac%e7%b1%a0%e5%ae%bf","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}