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A rare cartographic relic from prewar Japan, this original map offers a detailed bird’s-eye view of regional Japan during the early Shōwa era. Published in the 1930s, it was produced under the Ministry of Railways and highlights the country’s expanding infrastructure, from rail lines and ports to urban planning grids. Each map includes intricate topography in full color, bordered in red ink to delineate prefectural boundaries, with inset city maps showing the evolving layout of Japanese urban centers.
These were functional maps intended for official, educational, and civil planning use during a time of rapid industrialization. Many include statistics, distance charts, or key administrative information, making them not just geographic tools but artifacts of national development strategy.
Whether framed for its aesthetic appeal or preserved for its historic significance, this is a fascinating glimpse into Japan’s geography before World War II transformed the map entirely.
Size: 21.0" x 30.5"
Condition: Good, Age-appropriate wear. Fold lines as issued. General border wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.
Age-appropriate wear. Fold lines as issued. General border wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.
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