Japanese Village Plate

Japanese Village Plate

Ironstone plate, Japanese Village Beuna Park, California

Ironstone plate with images of attractions at the Japenese Village in Beuna Park, California.

Enco National

[1967-1975]

Naomi Rutagarama, Thomas Tavolara

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English

Souvenir plate

#1665

Japanese Village Souvenir Plate

"Since 1967, Japanese Village has provided a wealth of exciting things to see and do for the entire family. Among the sparkling array of attractions are the performing bears, dolphin shows, and thrilling martial arts demonstrations including karate and samurai exhibitions. Village guests marvel at the world's most exciting tiger show featuring eleven Bengal and Siberian tigers."

B/W

Good condition. No signs of wear or damage.

This plate was produced as a souvenir for the Japanese Village in Buena Park, California. The reflected Japanese culture's growth in popularity in the United States during the 1960s as Japan once again became a popular tourist destination.

1960's

The plate is made out of Ironstone with a glossy finish

Showa Period

The front of the plate is decorated with painted images of cherry blossoms and the attractions at the Buena Park Japanese Village. A general view of the Japanese Village is in the center of the plate, with a small pond, cranes, and a miniature version of a torii gate similar to the one at the Itsukushima Shrine in Japan. Around the rim of the plate are dolphins, a lion, a bear, cranes, and people doing karate. The back of the plate has a brief description of the Japanese Village.

The theme park depicted on the plate closed in 1975.

The plate is curved, heavy, and very sturdy.

23.5 cm in diameter; 3cm deep.