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Half sheet vintage travel poster features
Shiobara, a scenic area in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, known for its beautiful valley and hot springs.
Poster Details
Location: The large kanji on the wooden sign reads Shiobara.
Origin: The text at the bottom identifies the poster as a collaboration between the Shiobara Town Tourism Department and the Tokyo Railway Bureau, likely dating it to the early-to-mid 20th century.
Imagery: The artwork captures the natural beauty of the region, specifically highlighting a mountain stream, pink azaleas (a local specialty), and a squirrel perched on a tree branch overlooking the valley.
The poster is a classic example of Japanese pre-war or early post-war tourism art, designed to encourage city-dwellers to travel by rail to the countryside for recreation and relaxation. |
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