Taisho MAP

This digital map project is executed by the collaboration with 3 parties(Taishomura., Kankokyokai and Stroly).                                                                                                                                   The map displays information on tourist spots in the Taishomura area, shows current location information using GPS, allows users to switch between maps and experience virtual sightseeing.

The Best Neighborhoods to stroll in Taishomura, Ena

Col. map folded in cover 17 x 13 cm. Lithograph. In Japanese. Oriented with north to the lower right. Bird's-eye view. East Asian Library call number Hb34.

Kotohirayama zu / Fujimoto Chojiro. 6-han. Taisho 8 [1919]

Konpira Shrine, Kagawa (1919)

吉田 初三郎（よしだ はつさぶろう、1884年3月4日 - 1955年8月16日）は大正から昭和にかけて活躍した鳥瞰図絵師。元の姓は泉。生涯において3000点以上の鳥瞰図を作成し、「大正広重」と呼ばれた。
※「Wikipedia：吉田初三郎」（https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%90%89%E7%94%B0%E5%88%9D%E4%B8%89%E9%83%8E ）より

国土地理院・地理院タイル（https://maps.gsi.go.jp/development/ichiran.html）白地図をベースに使用

初三郎地図一覧

直販用有料ボード

The Obama Nishigumi area is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, showcasing a picturesque townscape with buildings from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras.
As you stroll through the area, you’ll come across scattered Jizo halls. These halls enshrine Jizo statues, revered for protecting children and praying for their health and well-being. Among them, you may find unique “Kesho Jizo” (decorated Jizo), adorned with makeup applied by children.

Obama Nishigumi Walking Map

The castle walls that flourished as a castle town at the beginning of the Edo period and the old townscape along the Kishu-kaido road.
The unique architecture of the town, which retains traces of its development through spinning and other industries in the Taisho and Showa eras...
The people of Kishiwada Castle Town have left behind wonderful things along with the Danjiri Festival.
Try Japanese sweets, local gourmet food and Kishiwada's local cuisine. The festival costumes and Danjiri goods convinced us!
And why not wander around and rediscover temples, shrines, architecture and archives?

Kishiwada Castle area walking map

・Folded size: 28 cm 
・Printed on January 10, 1922 (Taisho 11), and issued on January 15, 1922 
・The material’s envelope in the archive is labeled "1921" 
・Includes a guide to Mount Koya on the back 
The postcard added to the landmark section was sourced from the Mount Koya Archive (https://archives.koyasan-u.ac.jp/) for sampling purposes.

Sankei Yōran Kōyasan Meisho Zue (Places of Interest in Koyasan: a guide for visitors)

Mt.Koya, Wakayama (1922)

備考 ・高麗橋ヨリ諸方ヘノ里程」などを付す。

大阪市中地區甼名改正繪圖

Osaka (1872)

・折りたたみ20cm
・大正7年6月20日印刷 大正7年6月25日發行
・「實地踏測 奈良市街全圖」縮尺8,000分ノ1・「附近精圖」 100,000分ノ1・「近畿二於ケル 奈良市之位置」 縮尺600,000分之ノ1
・裏に名所など解説あり

奈良市街全圖:實地踏測

Nara (1918)

大正12年12月28日印刷、大正13年1月5日発行

大阪市パノラマ地圖 THE MOCK PAINTED PICTURE OF THE GREAT OSAKA

Osaka, The mock painted picture of the great Osaka (1924)

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Osaka Healthcare Pavilion - Reborn Challenge
Exhibition from July 22nd to 28th, 2025

A Testing Ground for New Tourism Ventures : Revitalizing Kansai through the Tourism Industry

Set off on a journey of discovery with an illustrated digital map that reveals Osaka’s hidden charms!

The "Panoramic Map of Osaka City" is a bird's-eye view illustration published in 1924. It depicts the urban area of Osaka at the time from a perspective looking northeast from above Osaka Bay in the southwest. The intricate network of moats and canals, along with the town layout of the water city Osaka, is rendered in detail, vividly recording the scene on the eve of the "Great Osaka" era, featuring both the old cityscape from the Edo period and modern architecture. At the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, visitors can experience this map enlarged approximately seven times as an illuminated floor display, allowing them to visually enjoy the city's historical transformation.

Printed on December 28, 1923 (Taishō 12), published on January 5, 1924 (Taishō 13).

アメリカ軍が終戦直後に制作した京都府京都市南部の地図。

The University of Texas / Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

Kyoto South (1945)

實地踏測 参宮案内地圖

實地踏測 参宮案内地圖（伊勢ぶらり）

Illustrated for Going Places, in-flight magazine of Malaysia Airlines 
http://www.goingplacesmagazine.com/

12 Hours in Osaka

京都で活躍する板元が作成した大坂図。当時の河川改修に起因する街並みの変化を表現したと記しており、以前の図に比べ大型化した。 注記：画像の撮影は、科研費・基盤研究(C)「日本の近世測量術のルーツとその近代測量への影響」（代表：鳴海邦匡、24501299）によった。

新撰増補　大坂大絵図

備考 
・折りたたみ19cm 
・大正10年4月10日印刷、大正10年4月11日發行 
・裏に「法隆寺案内記」あり

法隆寺名所圖繪

Horyu-ji Temple, Nara : Hatsusaburo (1921)

This illustrated map introduces recommended spots in Uji. In addition to the famous Uji tea, buckwheat noodles, Japanese sweets and souvenir shops are also introduced.

Uji Illustration Map

Naniwa meisho hitori annai （1830）

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Osaka Healthcare Pavilion - Reborn Challenge
Exhibition from July 22nd to 28th, 2025

A Testing Ground for New Tourism Ventures : Revitalizing Kansai through the Tourism Industry

Set off on a journey of discovery with an illustrated digital map that reveals Osaka’s hidden charms!

"Naniwa Meisho Hitori Annai" is an old map of Osaka published during the Tenpō era of the Edo period, in the year 1830. It depicts in detail the famous sites and town divisions of the time. By comparing it with a modern panoramic map of Osaka City, one can learn about the transitions from the Edo period to the Taishō period and up to the present day.

大大阪観光地図

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Osaka Healthcare Pavilion - Reborn Challenge
Exhibition from July 22nd to 28th, 2025

A Testing Ground for New Tourism Ventures : Revitalizing Kansai through the Tourism Industry

Set off on a journey of discovery with an illustrated digital map that reveals Osaka’s hidden charms!

Bite into Osaka!
Osaka is a treasure trove of laughter and food!
Takoyaki and okonomiyaki add color to the street corners, while lively shopping arcades and warm-hearted culture make the city charming.
A fusion of tradition and modern culture, Osaka is full of delightful discoveries every day.
Come and feel the vibrant energy of Osaka!

Bite into Osaka (Culture)

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Osaka Healthcare Pavilion - Reborn Challenge
Exhibition from July 22nd to 28th, 2025

A Testing Ground for New Tourism Ventures : Revitalizing Kansai through the Tourism Industry

Set off on a journey of discovery with an illustrated digital map that reveals Osaka’s hidden charms!

Dive into Water City
Osaka is also known as the "City of Bridges."
With this map, you can trace the remnants of vanished rivers and old bridges by overlaying past and present maps.
As you walk through the city, you'll be excited to find bridge names lingering in unexpected places.
Enjoy discovering the stories of Osaka's waterways and bridges as you explore the city on foot!

Dive into Osaka（Water City）

「市街地発展図」（大阪市、1974年）に基づいて大阪こちずぶらり研究会が作成。基図は大阪市作成の大阪市域図（1990年ごろ）。1887（明治20）年、1907（明治40）年、1923（大正10）年、1940（昭和15）年頃の４段階の市街地発展に加え、戦災消失地域が表示されている。

市街化過程および戦災図

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