Location: Genbikei Gorge 厳美渓, Iwate Prefecture Size: 7 x 10 x 1.5cm
Genbikei Gorge 大nown for its striking rock formations, emerald waters, and seasonal beauty, Genbikei has long been admired by travelers, poets, and emperors alike.
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.
