Ippitsu Keijo: Japan’s Shortest Letter Museum

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Ippitsu Keijo: Japan's Shortest Letter Museum is a heartwarming museum displaying "Japan's shortest letters" sent from people worldwide, inspired by a very concise and touching letter once written by the lord of Maruoka Castle to his wife. Touching words of people's love and gratitude deeply warms the visiting traveler's heart. Spend an intellectual and touching moment on a heart-enriching special holiday.

Ippitsu Keijo: Japan’s Shortest Letter Museum
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Ippitsu Keijo: Japan's Shortest Letter

Ippitsu Keijo: Japan's Shortest Letter

DMO Sakai Tourism Bureau

Japan's Shortest Letter: A Museum and Castle Experience｜Sakai, Fukui

Japan's Shortest Letter: A Museum and Castle Experience｜Sakai, Fukui

DMO Sakai Tourism Bureau

Ippitsu Keijo: Japan’s Shortest Letter Museum

Address
3-10-1 Maruoka-cho Kasumi-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui
Website
http://www.tegami-museum.jp/
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Ippitsu Keijo: Japan's Shortest Letter Museum

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