Location: Suizenji Park 水前寺公園, Kumamoto City Size: 7.5 x 10 x 1.6 cm
Suizenji Jojuen commonly known as Suizenji Park, is a beautiful traditional Japanese garden. Originally built in the 17th century by the Hosokawa clan, it is designed as a strolling garden that replicates the Tokaido Road, the historic route connecting Kyoto and Edo (modern Tokyo).
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.
