{"product_id":"vtt151-tsuko-tegata-from-nagasaki-長崎","title":"VTT151 - Tsuko-Tegata from Nagasaki 長崎","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis traditional Tsuko-Tegata (通行手形) wooden plaque is a travel-themed charm from Nagasaki, a historic port city long known as Japan’s gateway to the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front features a detailed illustration of the iconic Ōura Church (大浦天主堂), Japan’s oldest surviving Christian church and a designated National Treasure. The accompanying inscription references the church’s origins, noting its construction by French missionaries in the 19th century, symbolizing Nagasaki’s unique cultural exchange and early contact with Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse, bold calligraphy reads 通行手形, along with 長崎通行許可証 (Nagasaki travel permit) and 長崎奉行, evoking the historical authority that once governed the region during the Edo period. These inscriptions give the piece the nostalgic character of an official pass, linking it to Japan’s historic systems of travel control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from natural wood and fitted with a red-and-white braided cord and a small bell, the charm carries traditional protective meaning—the soft ringing of the bell is believed to ward off misfortune and ensure safe travels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8 x 10 x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56883031408971,"sku":"VTT151","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_2d5b51c9-8f1d-4864-be89-3e77c36b33f6.jpg?v=1774512846","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/vtt151-tsuko-tegata-from-nagasaki-%e9%95%b7%e5%b4%8e","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}