{"product_id":"ministry-of-railways-japan-2","title":"Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Ministry of Railways","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable transportation map of Shizuoka Prefecture was published in December 1924 by the Osaka Daily News to commemorate one of the most significant events in modern Japanese history: the wedding of Crown Prince Hirohito, who would later become Emperor Showa. The timing is particularly poignant, coming just fifteen months after the catastrophic Great Kanto Earthquake, as evidenced by the detailed inset maps showing earthquake damage zones in the upper left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map showcases the modernizing infrastructure of Taisho-era Japan, with railway lines traced in red threading through the mountainous terrain from Tokyo toward Nagoya. Shizuoka Prefecture's dramatic geography is beautifully rendered, from the Izu Peninsula jutting into the Pacific to the mountain ranges marking the prefecture's northern boundaries. Detailed city insets of Shizuoka provide urban context, while the main map reveals the intricate network of towns, roads, and administrative divisions that structured daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling document of Japanese cartography at a pivotal moment, this map bridges imperial celebration with earthquake recovery, offering collectors an authentic window into early twentieth-century Japan. The combination of commemorative significance and practical utility makes this an exceptional piece for students of Japanese history and cartography alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.0\" x 30.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44902835421299,"sku":"MP7518","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_25485586-b725-449f-bee7-ec9ff23a6677.jpg?v=1777400765","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/ministry-of-railways-japan-2","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}