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Postcard - Elliot Postcard Collection: Japan, 1895 - 1914

  • This coloured card shows a coastal beach with boats, calm water and a wooded shoreline. On the card is printed “THE. KOKUFUZU.” and “（日本名所ノ内）國府津海岸ノ夕暮”. Japanese translation: （日本名所ノ内）國府津海岸ノ夕暮 — “(Among the famous sights of Japan) Evening at the Kōzu coast.” 日本名所ノ内 — “Among the famous sights of Japan” 國府津 — Kōzu, in the older character form; modern 国府津 海岸 — coast / seashore ノ夕暮 — “at evening” / “evening scene”

    11731.241 This coloured card shows a coastal beach with boats, calm water and a wooded shoreline. On the card is printed “THE. KOKUFUZU.” and “（日本名所ノ内）國府津海岸ノ夕暮”. Japanese translation: （日本名所ノ内）國府津海岸ノ夕暮 — “(Among the famous sights of Japan) Evening at the Kōzu coast.” 日本名所ノ内 — “Among the famous sights of Japan” 國府津 — Kōzu, in the older character form; modern 国府津 海岸 — coast / seashore ノ夕暮 — “at evening” / “evening scene”

  • This coloured card shows a large Western-style government building viewed from a bridge, with pedestrians in the foreground. On the card is printed “DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.” and “（東京名勝）農商務省”. Japanese translation: （東京名勝）農商務省 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce.” 東京名勝 — “Famous sight of Tokyo” 農商務省 — “Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce”

    11731.242 This coloured card shows a large Western-style government building viewed from a bridge, with pedestrians in the foreground. On the card is printed “DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.” and “（東京名勝）農商務省”. Japanese translation: （東京名勝）農商務省 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce.” 東京名勝 — “Famous sight of Tokyo” 農商務省 — “Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce”

  • This coloured card shows the main buildings and forecourt of Tenmangū Shrine in Osaka, with lanterns and notice boards. On the card is printed “The Tenman shrine, Osaka.” and “大阪天満宮”. Japanese translation: 大阪天満宮 — “Osaka Tenmangū Shrine.”

    11731.243 This coloured card shows the main buildings and forecourt of Tenmangū Shrine in Osaka, with lanterns and notice boards. On the card is printed “The Tenman shrine, Osaka.” and “大阪天満宮”. Japanese translation: 大阪天満宮 — “Osaka Tenmangū Shrine.”

  • This coloured card shows cherry trees in full blossom in Ueno Park, with visitors and a pavilion. On the card is printed “(T147) Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park, Tokyo.” and “（東京百景）上野公園の櫻花”. Japanese translation: （東京百景）上野公園の櫻花 — “(One Hundred Views of Tokyo) Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park.” 東京百景 — “One Hundred Views of Tokyo” 上野公園 — Ueno Park 櫻花 — cherry blossoms; modern spelling 桜花

    11731.244 This coloured card shows cherry trees in full blossom in Ueno Park, with visitors and a pavilion. On the card is printed “(T147) Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park, Tokyo.” and “（東京百景）上野公園の櫻花”. Japanese translation: （東京百景）上野公園の櫻花 — “(One Hundred Views of Tokyo) Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park.” 東京百景 — “One Hundred Views of Tokyo” 上野公園 — Ueno Park 櫻花 — cherry blossoms; modern spelling 桜花

  • This coloured card shows a close view of Mount Fuji rising above the surrounding foothills. On the card is printed “View of Fuji Mountain.” and “富士山”. Japanese translation: 富士山 — “Mount Fuji.” 富士 — Fuji 山 — mountain

    11731.245 This coloured card shows a close view of Mount Fuji rising above the surrounding foothills. On the card is printed “View of Fuji Mountain.” and “富士山”. Japanese translation: 富士山 — “Mount Fuji.” 富士 — Fuji 山 — mountain

  • This coloured card shows a harbour entrance with several boats and a watchtower, looking across the water toward Awaji Island. On the card is printed “Awajishima from Akashi Harbor.” and “明石港口ヨリ淡路島ヲ望ム”. Japanese translation: 明石港口ヨリ淡路島ヲ望ム — “View of Awaji Island from the entrance of Akashi Harbor.”

    11731.246 This coloured card shows a harbour entrance with several boats and a watchtower, looking across the water toward Awaji Island. On the card is printed “Awajishima from Akashi Harbor.” and “明石港口ヨリ淡路島ヲ望ム”. Japanese translation: 明石港口ヨリ淡路島ヲ望ム — “View of Awaji Island from the entrance of Akashi Harbor.”

  • This coloured card shows the gate approach to Kasuga Shrine, with stone lanterns lining the path. On the card is printed “Gate of Kasuga Shrine, Nara.” and “奈良春日大社樓門”. Japanese translation: 奈良春日大社樓門 — “Rōmon Gate of Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara.” 奈良 — Nara 春日大社 — Kasuga Grand Shrine 樓門 — tower gate / rōmon gate

    11731.247 This coloured card shows the gate approach to Kasuga Shrine, with stone lanterns lining the path. On the card is printed “Gate of Kasuga Shrine, Nara.” and “奈良春日大社樓門”. Japanese translation: 奈良春日大社樓門 — “Rōmon Gate of Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara.” 奈良 — Nara 春日大社 — Kasuga Grand Shrine 樓門 — tower gate / rōmon gate

  • This coloured card shows Mount Fuji in the distance beyond a coastal landscape and water. On the card is printed “Fuji from Inamuragasaki” and “稻村ヶ崎ヨリ富士遠望”. Japanese translation: 稻村ヶ崎ヨリ富士遠望 — “Distant view of Mount Fuji from Inamuragasaki.” 稻村ヶ崎 — Inamuragasaki ヨリ — from 富士 — Fuji 遠望 — distant view There is also small printed text at lower left: “複製不許”, meaning “Reproduction prohibited.”

    11731.248 This coloured card shows Mount Fuji in the distance beyond a coastal landscape and water. On the card is printed “Fuji from Inamuragasaki” and “稻村ヶ崎ヨリ富士遠望”. Japanese translation: 稻村ヶ崎ヨリ富士遠望 — “Distant view of Mount Fuji from Inamuragasaki.” 稻村ヶ崎 — Inamuragasaki ヨリ — from 富士 — Fuji 遠望 — distant view There is also small printed text at lower left: “複製不許”, meaning “Reproduction prohibited.”

  • This coloured card shows a Tokyo streetscape with large commercial buildings, a motor car and utility poles. On the card is printed “NO 571 Drygoods Stkre Mitsugoshi & Pank Mitsuwi” and “（東京名所）三越呉服店及び三井銀行”. Japanese translation: （東京名所）三越呉服店及び三井銀行 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store and Mitsui Bank.” 東京名所 — famous sight of Tokyo 三越呉服店 — Mitsukoshi dry goods / drapery store 及び — and 三井銀行 — Mitsui Bank

    11731.249 This coloured card shows a Tokyo streetscape with large commercial buildings, a motor car and utility poles. On the card is printed “NO 571 Drygoods Stkre Mitsugoshi & Pank Mitsuwi” and “（東京名所）三越呉服店及び三井銀行”. Japanese translation: （東京名所）三越呉服店及び三井銀行 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store and Mitsui Bank.” 東京名所 — famous sight of Tokyo 三越呉服店 — Mitsukoshi dry goods / drapery store 及び — and 三井銀行 — Mitsui Bank

  • This coloured card shows a large arched bridge over the palace moat, with stone walls and palace buildings beyond. On the card is printed “Imperial Palace, Tokyo.” and “（東京名所）皇城二重橋”. Japanese translation: （東京名所）皇城二重橋 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Nijūbashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace.” 東京名所 — famous sight of Tokyo 皇城 — Imperial Palace / Imperial Castle 二重橋 — Nijūbashi Bridge, literally “double bridge”

    11731.250 This coloured card shows a large arched bridge over the palace moat, with stone walls and palace buildings beyond. On the card is printed “Imperial Palace, Tokyo.” and “（東京名所）皇城二重橋”. Japanese translation: （東京名所）皇城二重橋 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Nijūbashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace.” 東京名所 — famous sight of Tokyo 皇城 — Imperial Palace / Imperial Castle 二重橋 — Nijūbashi Bridge, literally “double bridge”

  • This coloured card shows an elevated panoramic view over the city of Kure, with rooftops spreading across the town below a hillside foreground. On the card is printed “(Ku 14) The Full view of Kure” and “呉市街全景”. Japanese translation: 呉市街全景 — “Panoramic view of Kure city” or “Full view of Kure city.”

    11731.251 This coloured card shows an elevated panoramic view over the city of Kure, with rooftops spreading across the town below a hillside foreground. On the card is printed “(Ku 14) The Full view of Kure” and “呉市街全景”. Japanese translation: 呉市街全景 — “Panoramic view of Kure city” or “Full view of Kure city.”

  • This coloured card shows a stairway leading up to an ornate temple or shrine gate at Nikko. On the card is printed “94 Temple of Sandaishogun, Nikko.” and “日光三代公仁王門”. Japanese translation: 日光三代公仁王門 — “Niō Gate of the Third Shogun, Nikkō.” 日光 — Nikkō 三代公 — the Third Shogun / Third Lord 仁王門 — Niō Gate

    11731.252 This coloured card shows a stairway leading up to an ornate temple or shrine gate at Nikko. On the card is printed “94 Temple of Sandaishogun, Nikko.” and “日光三代公仁王門”. Japanese translation: 日光三代公仁王門 — “Niō Gate of the Third Shogun, Nikkō.” 日光 — Nikkō 三代公 — the Third Shogun / Third Lord 仁王門 — Niō Gate

  • This coloured card shows a large torii and shrine buildings within a wooded shrine precinct at Kyoto. On the card is printed “Shimokamo Shrine at Kyoto.” and “京都下加茂神社”. Japanese translation: 京都下加茂神社 — “Shimokamo Shrine, Kyoto.” 京都 — Kyoto 下加茂神社 — Shimokamo Shrine

    11731.253 This coloured card shows a large torii and shrine buildings within a wooded shrine precinct at Kyoto. On the card is printed “Shimokamo Shrine at Kyoto.” and “京都下加茂神社”. Japanese translation: 京都下加茂神社 — “Shimokamo Shrine, Kyoto.” 京都 — Kyoto 下加茂神社 — Shimokamo Shrine

  • This coloured card shows a busy shopping street in Kyoto lined with shops, signs and lanterns. On the card is printed “Kiyogoku, Kyoto.” and “京都新京極”. Japanese translation: 京都新京極 — “Shinkyōgoku, Kyoto” or “New Kyōgoku, Kyoto.”

    11731.254 This coloured card shows a busy shopping street in Kyoto lined with shops, signs and lanterns. On the card is printed “Kiyogoku, Kyoto.” and “京都新京極”. Japanese translation: 京都新京極 — “Shinkyōgoku, Kyoto” or “New Kyōgoku, Kyoto.”

  • This coloured card shows the main building and entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. On the card is printed “The Yasukuni Shrine Tokyo” and “（東京名所）靖國神社”. Japanese translation: （東京名所）靖國神社 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Yasukuni Shrine.” 東京名所 — “Famous sight of Tokyo” 靖國神社 — Yasukuni Shrine

    11731.255 This coloured card shows the main building and entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. On the card is printed “The Yasukuni Shrine Tokyo” and “（東京名所）靖國神社”. Japanese translation: （東京名所）靖國神社 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Yasukuni Shrine.” 東京名所 — “Famous sight of Tokyo” 靖國神社 — Yasukuni Shrine

  • This coloured card shows a lakeside view with trees in the foreground, a small boat on the shore, and Mount Fuji in the distance. On the card is printed “View of Fuji Mt. Lake Hakone.” and “箱根芦ノ湖ヨリ富士ヲ望ム”. Japanese translation: 箱根芦ノ湖ヨリ富士ヲ望ム — “View of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi, Hakone.”

    11731.256 This coloured card shows a lakeside view with trees in the foreground, a small boat on the shore, and Mount Fuji in the distance. On the card is printed “View of Fuji Mt. Lake Hakone.” and “箱根芦ノ湖ヨリ富士ヲ望ム”. Japanese translation: 箱根芦ノ湖ヨリ富士ヲ望ム — “View of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi, Hakone.”

  • This coloured card shows Nagoya Castle rising above a high stone wall and moat. On the card is printed “NAGOYA-CASTLE.” and “名古屋名所　金城（離宮）”. Japanese translation: 名古屋名所 — “Famous place of Nagoya.” 金城 — “Golden Castle,” a name used for Nagoya Castle. 離宮 — “Detached palace.” Together, the caption refers to Nagoya Castle as a famous place in Nagoya.

    11731.257 This coloured card shows Nagoya Castle rising above a high stone wall and moat. On the card is printed “NAGOYA-CASTLE.” and “名古屋名所　金城（離宮）”. Japanese translation: 名古屋名所 — “Famous place of Nagoya.” 金城 — “Golden Castle,” a name used for Nagoya Castle. 離宮 — “Detached palace.” Together, the caption refers to Nagoya Castle as a famous place in Nagoya.

  • This coloured card shows a bridge over the moat at the Imperial Palace, with palace buildings and stone walls beyond. On the card is printed “The Niyyubashi of Imperial Palace.”

    11731.258 This coloured card shows a bridge over the moat at the Imperial Palace, with palace buildings and stone walls beyond. On the card is printed “The Niyyubashi of Imperial Palace.”

  • This coloured card shows a street scene in Asakusa Park with pedestrians, flags, and buildings lining the road. On the card is printed “TOKYO. No 12. ASAKUSA PARK” and “浅草公園”. Japanese translation: 浅草公園 — “Asakusa Park.”

    11731.259 This coloured card shows a street scene in Asakusa Park with pedestrians, flags, and buildings lining the road. On the card is printed “TOKYO. No 12. ASAKUSA PARK” and “浅草公園”. Japanese translation: 浅草公園 — “Asakusa Park.”

  • This coloured card shows Mount Fuji beyond a lake, with a small sailboat on the water. On the card is printed “Mt. Fuji from Ashinoko, Hakone.” and “箱根芦ノ湖ノ富士”. Japanese translation: 箱根芦ノ湖ノ富士 — “Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi, Hakone.”

    11731.260 This coloured card shows Mount Fuji beyond a lake, with a small sailboat on the water. On the card is printed “Mt. Fuji from Ashinoko, Hakone.” and “箱根芦ノ湖ノ富士”. Japanese translation: 箱根芦ノ湖ノ富士 — “Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi, Hakone.”

  • This coloured card shows a coastal beach with boats, calm water and a wooded shoreline. On the card is printed “THE. KOKUFUZU.” and “（日本名所ノ内）國府津海岸ノ夕暮”. Japanese translation: （日本名所ノ内）國府津海岸ノ夕暮 — “(Among the famous sights of Japan) Evening at the Kōzu coast.” 日本名所ノ内 — “Among the famous sights of Japan” 國府津 — Kōzu, in the older character form; modern 国府津 海岸 — coast / seashore ノ夕暮 — “at evening” / “evening scene”
  • This coloured card shows a large Western-style government building viewed from a bridge, with pedestrians in the foreground. On the card is printed “DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.” and “（東京名勝）農商務省”. Japanese translation: （東京名勝）農商務省 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce.” 東京名勝 — “Famous sight of Tokyo” 農商務省 — “Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce”
  • This coloured card shows the main buildings and forecourt of Tenmangū Shrine in Osaka, with lanterns and notice boards. On the card is printed “The Tenman shrine, Osaka.” and “大阪天満宮”. Japanese translation: 大阪天満宮 — “Osaka Tenmangū Shrine.”
  • This coloured card shows cherry trees in full blossom in Ueno Park, with visitors and a pavilion. On the card is printed “(T147) Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park, Tokyo.” and “（東京百景）上野公園の櫻花”. Japanese translation: （東京百景）上野公園の櫻花 — “(One Hundred Views of Tokyo) Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park.” 東京百景 — “One Hundred Views of Tokyo” 上野公園 — Ueno Park 櫻花 — cherry blossoms; modern spelling 桜花
  • This coloured card shows a close view of Mount Fuji rising above the surrounding foothills. On the card is printed “View of Fuji Mountain.” and “富士山”. Japanese translation: 富士山 — “Mount Fuji.” 富士 — Fuji 山 — mountain
  • This coloured card shows a harbour entrance with several boats and a watchtower, looking across the water toward Awaji Island. On the card is printed “Awajishima from Akashi Harbor.” and “明石港口ヨリ淡路島ヲ望ム”. Japanese translation: 明石港口ヨリ淡路島ヲ望ム — “View of Awaji Island from the entrance of Akashi Harbor.”
  • This coloured card shows the gate approach to Kasuga Shrine, with stone lanterns lining the path. On the card is printed “Gate of Kasuga Shrine, Nara.” and “奈良春日大社樓門”. Japanese translation: 奈良春日大社樓門 — “Rōmon Gate of Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara.” 奈良 — Nara 春日大社 — Kasuga Grand Shrine 樓門 — tower gate / rōmon gate
  • This coloured card shows Mount Fuji in the distance beyond a coastal landscape and water. On the card is printed “Fuji from Inamuragasaki” and “稻村ヶ崎ヨリ富士遠望”. Japanese translation: 稻村ヶ崎ヨリ富士遠望 — “Distant view of Mount Fuji from Inamuragasaki.” 稻村ヶ崎 — Inamuragasaki ヨリ — from 富士 — Fuji 遠望 — distant view There is also small printed text at lower left: “複製不許”, meaning “Reproduction prohibited.”
  • This coloured card shows a Tokyo streetscape with large commercial buildings, a motor car and utility poles. On the card is printed “NO 571 Drygoods Stkre Mitsugoshi & Pank Mitsuwi” and “（東京名所）三越呉服店及び三井銀行”. Japanese translation: （東京名所）三越呉服店及び三井銀行 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store and Mitsui Bank.” 東京名所 — famous sight of Tokyo 三越呉服店 — Mitsukoshi dry goods / drapery store 及び — and 三井銀行 — Mitsui Bank
  • This coloured card shows a large arched bridge over the palace moat, with stone walls and palace buildings beyond. On the card is printed “Imperial Palace, Tokyo.” and “（東京名所）皇城二重橋”. Japanese translation: （東京名所）皇城二重橋 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Nijūbashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace.” 東京名所 — famous sight of Tokyo 皇城 — Imperial Palace / Imperial Castle 二重橋 — Nijūbashi Bridge, literally “double bridge”
  • This coloured card shows an elevated panoramic view over the city of Kure, with rooftops spreading across the town below a hillside foreground. On the card is printed “(Ku 14) The Full view of Kure” and “呉市街全景”. Japanese translation: 呉市街全景 — “Panoramic view of Kure city” or “Full view of Kure city.”
  • This coloured card shows a stairway leading up to an ornate temple or shrine gate at Nikko. On the card is printed “94 Temple of Sandaishogun, Nikko.” and “日光三代公仁王門”. Japanese translation: 日光三代公仁王門 — “Niō Gate of the Third Shogun, Nikkō.” 日光 — Nikkō 三代公 — the Third Shogun / Third Lord 仁王門 — Niō Gate
  • This coloured card shows a large torii and shrine buildings within a wooded shrine precinct at Kyoto. On the card is printed “Shimokamo Shrine at Kyoto.” and “京都下加茂神社”. Japanese translation: 京都下加茂神社 — “Shimokamo Shrine, Kyoto.” 京都 — Kyoto 下加茂神社 — Shimokamo Shrine
  • This coloured card shows a busy shopping street in Kyoto lined with shops, signs and lanterns. On the card is printed “Kiyogoku, Kyoto.” and “京都新京極”. Japanese translation: 京都新京極 — “Shinkyōgoku, Kyoto” or “New Kyōgoku, Kyoto.”
  • This coloured card shows the main building and entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. On the card is printed “The Yasukuni Shrine Tokyo” and “（東京名所）靖國神社”. Japanese translation: （東京名所）靖國神社 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Yasukuni Shrine.” 東京名所 — “Famous sight of Tokyo” 靖國神社 — Yasukuni Shrine
  • This coloured card shows a lakeside view with trees in the foreground, a small boat on the shore, and Mount Fuji in the distance. On the card is printed “View of Fuji Mt. Lake Hakone.” and “箱根芦ノ湖ヨリ富士ヲ望ム”. Japanese translation: 箱根芦ノ湖ヨリ富士ヲ望ム — “View of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi, Hakone.”
  • This coloured card shows Nagoya Castle rising above a high stone wall and moat. On the card is printed “NAGOYA-CASTLE.” and “名古屋名所　金城（離宮）”. Japanese translation: 名古屋名所 — “Famous place of Nagoya.” 金城 — “Golden Castle,” a name used for Nagoya Castle. 離宮 — “Detached palace.” Together, the caption refers to Nagoya Castle as a famous place in Nagoya.
  • This coloured card shows a bridge over the moat at the Imperial Palace, with palace buildings and stone walls beyond. On the card is printed “The Niyyubashi of Imperial Palace.”
  • This coloured card shows a street scene in Asakusa Park with pedestrians, flags, and buildings lining the road. On the card is printed “TOKYO. No 12. ASAKUSA PARK” and “浅草公園”. Japanese translation: 浅草公園 — “Asakusa Park.”
  • This coloured card shows Mount Fuji beyond a lake, with a small sailboat on the water. On the card is printed “Mt. Fuji from Ashinoko, Hakone.” and “箱根芦ノ湖ノ富士”. Japanese translation: 箱根芦ノ湖ノ富士 — “Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi, Hakone.”

Historical information

Thought to have originated in Austria in 1869, postcards first gained popularity in Australia in the 1890s.They were used to send short messages to friends and family.
This collection was generated by Mary Emma Elliot of Talgarno.
Talgarno is a rural locality in Victoria, Australia, situated on the southern shoreline of Lake Hume, about 23 km east of Albury-Wodonga. The collection contains postcards from across the world.
Mary Emma Sibley was born in Ironbark, Bendigo in 1859.
She married James Elliot in 1893 and they settled at “Kelso”, Talgarno.
They had two children – Mona and Sibley.
Mary Emma Elliot died in Melbourne in 1944, aged 84 years.

Physical description

This item contains the following:

Twenty Japanese postcards collected by Mrs James Elliot between 1898 and 1915.

11731.241 This coloured card shows a coastal beach with boats, calm water and a wooded shoreline. On the card is printed “THE. KOKUFUZU.” and “（日本名所ノ内）國府津海岸ノ夕暮”. Japanese translation:
（日本名所ノ内）國府津海岸ノ夕暮 — “(Among the famous sights of Japan) Evening at the Kōzu coast.”
日本名所ノ内 — “Among the famous sights of Japan”
國府津 — Kōzu, in the older character form; modern 国府津
海岸 — coast / seashore
ノ夕暮 — “at evening” / “evening scene”

11731.242 This coloured card shows a large Western-style government building viewed from a bridge, with pedestrians in the foreground. On the card is printed “DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.” and “（東京名勝）農商務省”. Japanese translation:
（東京名勝）農商務省 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce.”
東京名勝 — “Famous sight of Tokyo”
農商務省 — “Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce”

11731.243 This coloured card shows the main buildings and forecourt of Tenmangū Shrine in Osaka, with lanterns and notice boards. On the card is printed “The Tenman shrine, Osaka.” and “大阪天満宮”. Japanese translation:
大阪天満宮 — “Osaka Tenmangū Shrine.”

11731.244 This coloured card shows cherry trees in full blossom in Ueno Park, with visitors and a pavilion. On the card is printed “(T147) Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park, Tokyo.” and “（東京百景）上野公園の櫻花”. Japanese translation:
（東京百景）上野公園の櫻花 — “(One Hundred Views of Tokyo) Cherry Blossoms in Ueno Park.”
東京百景 — “One Hundred Views of Tokyo”
上野公園 — Ueno Park
櫻花 — cherry blossoms; modern spelling 桜花

11731.245 This coloured card shows a close view of Mount Fuji rising above the surrounding foothills. On the card is printed “View of Fuji Mountain.” and “富士山”. Japanese translation:
富士山 — “Mount Fuji.”
富士 — Fuji
山 — mountain

11731.246 This coloured card shows a harbour entrance with several boats and a watchtower, looking across the water toward Awaji Island. On the card is printed “Awajishima from Akashi Harbor.” and “明石港口ヨリ淡路島ヲ望ム”. Japanese translation: 明石港口ヨリ淡路島ヲ望ム — “View of Awaji Island from the entrance of Akashi Harbor.”

11731.247 This coloured card shows the gate approach to Kasuga Shrine, with stone lanterns lining the path. On the card is printed “Gate of Kasuga Shrine, Nara.” and “奈良春日大社樓門”. Japanese translation:
奈良春日大社樓門 — “Rōmon Gate of Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara.”
奈良 — Nara
春日大社 — Kasuga Grand Shrine
樓門 — tower gate / rōmon gate

11731.248 This coloured card shows Mount Fuji in the distance beyond a coastal landscape and water. On the card is printed “Fuji from Inamuragasaki” and “稻村ヶ崎ヨリ富士遠望”. Japanese translation:
稻村ヶ崎ヨリ富士遠望 — “Distant view of Mount Fuji from Inamuragasaki.”
稻村ヶ崎 — Inamuragasaki
ヨリ — from
富士 — Fuji
遠望 — distant view
There is also small printed text at lower left: “複製不許”, meaning “Reproduction prohibited.”

11731.249 This coloured card shows a Tokyo streetscape with large commercial buildings, a motor car and utility poles. On the card is printed “NO 571 Drygoods Stkre Mitsugoshi & Pank Mitsuwi” and “（東京名所）三越呉服店及び三井銀行”. Japanese translation:
（東京名所）三越呉服店及び三井銀行 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Mitsukoshi Dry Goods Store and Mitsui Bank.”
東京名所 — famous sight of Tokyo
三越呉服店 — Mitsukoshi dry goods / drapery store
及び — and
三井銀行 — Mitsui Bank

11731.250 This coloured card shows a large arched bridge over the palace moat, with stone walls and palace buildings beyond. On the card is printed “Imperial Palace, Tokyo.” and “（東京名所）皇城二重橋”. Japanese translation:
（東京名所）皇城二重橋 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Nijūbashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace.”
東京名所 — famous sight of Tokyo
皇城 — Imperial Palace / Imperial Castle
二重橋 — Nijūbashi Bridge, literally “double bridge”

11731.251 This coloured card shows an elevated panoramic view over the city of Kure, with rooftops spreading across the town below a hillside foreground. On the card is printed “(Ku 14) The Full view of Kure” and “呉市街全景”. Japanese translation: 呉市街全景 — “Panoramic view of Kure city” or “Full view of Kure city.”

11731.252 This coloured card shows a stairway leading up to an ornate temple or shrine gate at Nikko. On the card is printed “94 Temple of Sandaishogun, Nikko.” and “日光三代公仁王門”. Japanese translation:
日光三代公仁王門 — “Niō Gate of the Third Shogun, Nikkō.”
日光 — Nikkō
三代公 — the Third Shogun / Third Lord
仁王門 — Niō Gate

11731.253 This coloured card shows a large torii and shrine buildings within a wooded shrine precinct at Kyoto. On the card is printed “Shimokamo Shrine at Kyoto.” and “京都下加茂神社”. Japanese translation:
京都下加茂神社 — “Shimokamo Shrine, Kyoto.”
京都 — Kyoto
下加茂神社 — Shimokamo Shrine

11731.254 This coloured card shows a busy shopping street in Kyoto lined with shops, signs and lanterns. On the card is printed “Kiyogoku, Kyoto.” and “京都新京極”. Japanese translation: 京都新京極 — “Shinkyōgoku, Kyoto” or “New Kyōgoku, Kyoto.”

11731.255 This coloured card shows the main building and entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. On the card is printed “The Yasukuni Shrine Tokyo” and “（東京名所）靖國神社”. Japanese translation:
（東京名所）靖國神社 — “(Famous sight of Tokyo) Yasukuni Shrine.”
東京名所 — “Famous sight of Tokyo”
靖國神社 — Yasukuni Shrine

11731.256 This coloured card shows a lakeside view with trees in the foreground, a small boat on the shore, and Mount Fuji in the distance. On the card is printed “View of Fuji Mt. Lake Hakone.” and “箱根芦ノ湖ヨリ富士ヲ望ム”. Japanese translation: 箱根芦ノ湖ヨリ富士ヲ望ム — “View of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi, Hakone.”

11731.257 This coloured card shows Nagoya Castle rising above a high stone wall and moat. On the card is printed “NAGOYA-CASTLE.” and “名古屋名所　金城（離宮）”. Japanese translation:
名古屋名所 — “Famous place of Nagoya.”
金城 — “Golden Castle,” a name used for Nagoya Castle.
離宮 — “Detached palace.”
Together, the caption refers to Nagoya Castle as a famous place in Nagoya.

11731.258 This coloured card shows a bridge over the moat at the Imperial Palace, with palace buildings and stone walls beyond. On the card is printed “The Niyyubashi of Imperial Palace.”

11731.259 This coloured card shows a street scene in Asakusa Park with pedestrians, flags, and buildings lining the road. On the card is printed “TOKYO. No 12. ASAKUSA PARK” and “浅草公園”. Japanese translation:
浅草公園 — “Asakusa Park.”

11731.260 This coloured card shows Mount Fuji beyond a lake, with a small sailboat on the water. On the card is printed “Mt. Fuji from Ashinoko, Hakone.” and “箱根芦ノ湖ノ富士”. Japanese translation: 箱根芦ノ湖ノ富士 — “Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi, Hakone.”

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