Location: Onioshidashi-yama 鬼押山, Nagano Prefectures Size: 7 x 10 x 1.5cm
Onioshidashi En, a famous volcanic park created by lava flows from the 1783 eruption of Mt. Asama. This area is sacred and symbolic of both natural power and resilience. Finished with a braided red cord and a small jingle bell for extra protection and good luck.
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.
