Location: Imabari Castle 今治城, Ehime Prefecture, Size: 7 x 10 x 1.5cm
Imabari Castle, built in 1602 by the renowned daimyo Tōdō Takatora, is one of the rare coastal flatland castles with a unique seawater moat system.
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.
