Colorized aerial postcard of a rural Japanese village in early spring, with terraced hillside fields, traditional thatched and tiled farmhouses, bamboo groves, and cherry blossom trees in full bloom scattered across the landscape. Printed descriptive text on reverse: "A typical country scene in Japan. With well cultivated fields and woodlands, the village is seen wrapped in the peaceful atmosphere of early spring." - **Caption:** A Peaceful Village - **Card no.:** 263C 18-2040 - **Publisher:** Japanese Government Railways, Tokyo - **Status:** Unposted