{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-map-saishin-shina-yozu-最新支那要圖-original-educational-wall-scroll-taisho-early-showa-period-cartographic-print","title":"Vintage Japanese Map “Saishin Shina Yōzu” 最新支那要圖 – l Educational Wall Scroll, Cartographic Print","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e1. Map Title \u0026amp; Inscription Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"17405589934208184393\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-level=\"2\" role=\"heading\"\u003eThis is a 1938 Japanese propaganda map of China, produced during the Second Sino-Japanese Wa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003er\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eThe printed title at the top reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e最新 支那要圖\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e(\u003cem data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eSaishin Shina Yōzu\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e– 最新 (\u003cem data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eSaishin\u003c\/em\u003e): latest \/ most updated\u003cbr data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e– 支那 (\u003cem data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eShina\u003c\/em\u003e): historical Japanese term for China (pre-war usage)\u003cbr data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e– 要圖 (\u003cem data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eYōzu\u003c\/em\u003e): essential or summary map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eTogether, the title translates as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e“Latest Essential Map of China.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eThe map presents East Asia with administrative divisions, river systems, railways, maritime routes, and major cities. Taiwan is prominently highlighted in red with internal railway networks clearly marked - a characteristic feature of Japanese educational maps from the colonial period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eThe legend at lower right explains symbols for capitals, provinces, railways, shipping routes, mountains, and rivers, confirming this as a pedagogical cartographic print rather than purely decorative artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e🎨 2. Publisher Context, Period \u0026amp; Historical Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eThis piece is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eattributed to Japanese geographic publishing houses of the Taisho–early Showa era (approximately 1925–1938)\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003e– printing style and color lithography\u003cbr data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e– railway network development shown\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e– terminology used in the legend\u003cbr data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003e– political boundaries represented\u003cbr data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003e– traditional fabric mounting into kakemono format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eDuring this period, large printed maps like this were commonly produced for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003e– schools and universities\u003cbr data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e– government offices\u003cbr data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003e– military planning rooms\u003cbr data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003e– public geography education\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003eMounting such maps as hanging scrolls allowed them to be displayed vertically in classrooms and administrative spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003eHistorically, this type of map reflects Japan’s modernization drive and expanding geopolitical interests in East Asia during the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3284\"\u003eThis is therefore best understood as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003ean original Japanese educational wall map, mounted as kakemono, Taisho to early Showa period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003e🌏 3. Cartographic Content \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3473\"\u003eKey visual elements include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003e– Provincial color divisions across mainland China\u003cbr data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003e– Major river systems (Yangtze, Yellow River, etc.)\u003cbr data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003e– Dense railway networks\u003cbr data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e– Maritime shipping routes\u003cbr data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003e– Inset maps of surrounding regions\u003cbr data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003e– Taiwan displayed with colonial-era infrastructure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3862\"\u003eSuch maps served both educational and ideological purposes, visualizing East Asia through a Japanese imperial geographic framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3906\"\u003eToday, pieces like this are collected for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"4033\"\u003e– historical cartography\u003cbr data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3935\"\u003e– Asian studies\u003cbr data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"3953\"\u003e– vintage educational materials\u003cbr data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003e– interior décor with intellectual character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4063\"\u003eThey are often displayed in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4144\"\u003e– libraries\u003cbr data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4079\"\u003e– studios\u003cbr data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4091\"\u003e– offices\u003cbr data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4103\"\u003e– collector walls\u003cbr data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4123\"\u003e– concept interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4204\"\u003eoffering both visual impact and deep historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4209\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4248\"\u003e📜 4. About the Maker (attributed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4376\"\u003eThe specific publisher is not clearly visible on this example, which is common with mounted educational scrolls of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4378\" data-end=\"4559\"\u003eHowever, stylistically it aligns with major Japanese map publishers active in the Taisho–early Showa era, producing lithographic classroom maps later converted into kakemono format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4561\" data-end=\"4601\"\u003eAccordingly, this piece is presented as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4677\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"4679\" data-end=\"4699\"\u003e📐 Product Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4701\" data-end=\"5085\"\u003e– Type: Japanese cartographic kakemono (map hanging scroll)\u003cbr data-start=\"4760\" data-end=\"4763\"\u003e– Medium: Color lithographic print on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4809\"\u003e– Mounting: Traditional fabric mounting with wooden roller ends\u003cbr data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4875\"\u003e– Subject: East Asia \/ China with Taiwan\u003cbr data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"4918\"\u003e– Condition: Vintage condition with visible age toning and minor wear consistent with period\u003cbr data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5013\"\u003e– Origin: Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5031\"\u003e– Era: Attributed Taisho–early Showa (circa 1925–1938)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate\" style=\"all: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chikoyaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44444314271823,"sku":"MAP-SHINA-YOZU-001","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6588\/1423\/files\/IMG_8928.heic?v=1770207081","url":"https:\/\/chikoyaki.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-map-saishin-shina-yozu-%e6%9c%80%e6%96%b0%e6%94%af%e9%82%a3%e8%a6%81%e5%9c%96-original-educational-wall-scroll-taisho-early-showa-period-cartographic-print","provider":"Chikoyaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}