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| 月日亭 奈良 Tsukihitei Ryokan to F. M. Trautz |
Postmarked in Nara on January 1, 1933, this New Year's card is from 大内セイ (Ōuchi Sei) of Tsukihitei Inn, which is still in operation today. We believe Ōuchi Sei is a woman's name and that she likely ran the inn as the 女将 (okami), the female manager or proprietress responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the establishment. The role of the 女将 is highly respected in Japanese culture, as they are seen as the face of the inn or restaurant and are responsible for ensuring guests have a pleasant and comfortable stay.
I cannot say whether the reading of 月日亭 has changed over the years, but Trautz pronounced it as 'Getsu-Jitsu-Tei' in 1933, based on his handwritten notation on this postcard.
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| Tsukihitei Ryokan ca.1905 |
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