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The Diet Centennial Commemorative 5000 yen Silver Coin

This commemorative coin was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Japan’s National Diet.The obverse of the coin features the “National Diet Building,” while the reverse depicts a “winged lion.”

Commemorative Coins

The Judicial System Centennial Commemorative 5000 yen Silver Coin

This commemorative coin was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Japan’s court system.The obverse of the coin features an image of the Grand Courtroom, while the reverse depicts the court staff emblem and the “ Cutleaf cornflower”. The Cutleaf cornflower was chosen as a design element for the 100th-anniversary commemorative coin because its floral meaning is “justice and equality.”

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The International Garden and Greenery Exposition 5000 Yen Silver Coin

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Seto Bridge Opening 500 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

This coin was issued in 1988 to commemorate the opening of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. Built to directly connect Honshu and Shikoku, the Seto Ohashi Bridge was one of the world’s largest bridges at the time.The obverse of the coin depicts the entire Seto Ohashi Bridge as seen from the Okayama Prefecture side, while the reverse features a map of Honshu and Shikoku.

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Daiba Tsuho 50 Mon Coin imaginary money Japanese Old Coin Local currency

Daiba Tsuho coins are said to have been provided to craftsmen during the construction of the Odaiba at the end of the Edo period.It is said that it was made because it was troublesome to prepare 250 pieces of Kan'ei Tsuho each time when preparing the daily allowance.

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Seikan Tunnel Opening 500 Yen Cupro-nickel Coin

The 500-yen white copper commemorative coin marking the opening of the Seikan Tunnel was issued to commemorate the opening of the Seikan Tunnel—the world’s longest undersea tunnel—in March 1988.The obverse of the coin features waves and seagulls symbolizing the Seikan Tunnel and the Tsugaru Strait, while the reverse depicts a map of Hokkaido and Honshu.

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Japanese Ancient Coin No.4 ” Ryuhei Eihō 隆平永宝 “

The Ryūhei Eihō is the fourth copper coin in the “Twelve Imperial Coins,” Japan’s first series of coins, issued in 796 (the 15th year of the Enryaku era) by order of Emperor Kanmu. Minted against the backdrop of financial difficulties associated with the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyō, it was designated to be worth ten times as much as the old coins in circulation at the time, but in reality, it did not circulate smoothly.

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The Relationship Between Mount Tsukuba and Mount Fuji, Passed Down Since Ancient Times. Ancient Japan.

The Hitachi no Kuni Fudoki is an ancient geographical treatise (a record of the region’s geography, products, and folklore) compiled by the provincial governor of Hitachi Province (most of present-day Ibaraki Prefecture) based on the “Imperial Edict on the Compilation of the Fudoki,” issued in 713 (the 6th year of the Wadō era) during the early Nara period.

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Japanese Ancient Coin No.6 ” Jowa Shoho 承和昌宝 “

This ancient coin is a copper coin that was minted and issued starting in the second year of the Jōwa era (835) during the Heian period. It is considered the sixth coin to be issued among the “Twelve Imperial Coinages.” It is also regarded as Japan’s first currency to feature the era name at the top of the coin’s inscription.

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The Origin of the Name “Mount Fuji”

There is no definitive theory regarding the origin of the name “Mount Fuji,” and several theories have been passed down.The most well-known theories include one that traces the name to the “elixir of immortality” featured in The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter—considered Japan’s oldest story—and another that describes it as “a mountain rich in warriors.”The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is a Japanese story compiled during the early Heian period (late 9th century to early 10th century). Although the author is unknown, it is recognized as the oldest surviving Japanese narrative (fictional story).

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