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Meiji Mura (2/2) 、博物館 明治村(part 2)

“Meiji” means “Meiji period (1868-1912)” and “Mura” means “village”. The huge open air architectural museum has sixty-eight buildings built in the period in which Japanese modern era started. I focus on buildings for ordinary people  including  immigrants from Japan. part 1 of this article: Meiji Mura (1/2) 、博物館 明治村(part 1 ) 100 万㎡の敷地に、 全国の明治時代の建造物 68 施設を移築 し、入館できるようにしています。このブログでは、 庶民が通った劇場や銭湯、移民として海外へ渡った人の家を紹介 します。   Uji Yamada Post Office in Mie prefecture 、宇治山田郵便局舎(三重県) It was built in 1909. There are various exhibits about mails inside the building. 1909 年竣工。内部には郵便に関する様々な品が展示されています。 The job of  post-person is not only delivery but also communication . They know the conditions of locals well! 郵便は物を届けるだけの仕事ではない ですね。 The role of  seasonal greeting cards  is declining. Those were important communication tool before e-mail was spread. I send New Year's cards even until now in order to inform of my situation, because the greeting via e-mail do...