The Hakodate Ceramic Vouchers: Rare Plate-Shaped Gift Certificates Once Used by the Marui Imai Kimono Store|Domingo

The Hakodate Ceramic Vouchers: Rare Plate-Shaped Gift Certificates Once Used by the Marui Imai Kimono Store

"Coin-Shaped Gift Certificates" Used in Hokkaido

These are coin-shaped gift certificates issued in various parts of Hokkaido. Even in modern times, there have been several instances of non-paper gift certificates being issued in Hokkaido. These are just a few examples.
Tanuki Daimyojin Tanuki Daimyojin

Tanuki Daimyojin (Issued 2001 / Sapporo Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade)

Clark Coin Clark Coin

Clark Coin (Issued 2006 / Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

WE Ebetsu Coin WE Ebetsu Coin

WE Ebetsu Coin (Issued 2007 / Ebetsu Association of Small and Medium Enterprises)

Historical Items Offer a Glimpse into Old Hokkaido and Hakodate

We had the pleasure of hearing from numismatist Warabi about his rare items and their appeal. Reflecting on the history behind items like the Hakodate Ceramic Vouchers and the Hakodate Tsuho offers a fascinating way to imagine what life was like in Hokkaido and Hakodate in the past.


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