Important – Please Read Before Bidding For a smooth and secure transaction, please carefully review the following information before placing a bid. ⸻ ● Import Taxes & Customs Duties All customs duties, import taxes, and customs clearance fees are the responsibility of the buyer. VAT paid on Catawiki is separate from local customs duties and import taxes. Please check with your local customs office in advance. ⸻ ■ Shipping & Packaging All items are shipped from Japan via Japan Post EMS (insured). If EMS is not available for your country, a private international courier will be used instead. Items are carefully packed to withstand long-distance international shipping. ⸻ □ Tax Code Requirement (EU and certain regions) After purchase, buyers may be required to provide a tax code (such as VAT number, fiscal code, etc.). Failure to provide the required tax code may result in customs delays or return of the parcel. ⸻ ◆ Damage & Shipping Issues If the item arrives damaged, please contact your local post office and Catawiki Support within 3 days of delivery. Before leaving feedback, please contact us first so we can assist you appropriately. ⸻ (Shipping to the United States) Currently, EMS shipping to the United States is suspended. A private international courier will be used instead. Please note that items containing batteries or bladed tools may not be eligible for shipment. ⸻ All items are shipped from Japan. Description This is a set of 30 vintage Japanese postcards produced around the early Showa period, featuring scenes of Japanese landscapes, ceremonies, and traditional culture. The set includes booklet cases titled “Kyoto Meisho” (Famous Places of Kyoto) and “Imperial Enthronement Commemoration – Hana Densha (Flower Tram)” and contains various subjects such as temple and shrine scenery, famous landmarks of Kyoto, ceremonial events, decorative festival trams, and historical scenes. Included are vividly color-printed Kyoto landscape postcards as well as monochrome photographic postcards that also serve as historical documentary materials, reflecting Japanese tourism culture, urban scenery, and ceremonial traditions of the era. Some postcards depict commemorative flower trams and ceremonial scenes related to the Imperial Enthronement celebrations, making this an interesting paper ephemera collection representing the atmosphere of early Showa Japan. Recommended for collectors of paper ephemera, pre-war Japanese materials, Japanese cultural history, or vintage interior display. ⸻ Details Type: Postcards / Vintage Postcards Period: Early Showa Era Contents: * Kyoto landmark postcards * Imperial Enthronement commemorative flower tram postcards * Festival and ceremonial scenes * Temple and shrine scenery * Monochrome photographic postcards, etc. Quantity: Total 30 postcards Size: Approx. 14 × 9 cm each ⸻ Condition There are stains, discoloration, foxing, scratches, and signs of aging due to long-term storage. Some postcards show fading, stamp marks, or traces of writing on the reverse side. Certain pieces exhibit water stains and paper deterioration. No major tears were found, but overall age-related wear is present throughout the collection. Please carefully review the photos for details. ⸻ Additional Information This set is a paper ephemera collection reflecting Japanese tourism culture, ceremonial traditions, and urban scenery from the early Showa period. Complete surviving sets have become increasingly scarce, making this an appealing collection for enthusiasts of pre-war Japanese materials and vintage postcards.