Location: Tōjinbō 東尋坊, Fukui Prefecture Size: 7.5 x 10 x 1.6 cm
Tōjinbō is a dramatic stretch of rugged basalt sea cliffs along the Sea of Japan. The cliffs, formed by volcanic activity over 12 million years ago, tower up to 25 meters high and are one of the few places in the world with such rare columnar jointing.
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.
