This postal card is postmarked in Osaka, dated September 9, 1889. It was sent by Motoyama Hikoichi (本山彦一, 1853-1934). He was a key figure in Japanese media and politics during the late 1800s and early 1900s. He helped shape modern journalism in Japan through his work with the Osaka Mainichi Shimbun, one of the country's leading newspapers. Under his leadership, the newspaper grew in importance and adopted new technologies, becoming a major player in Japanese media.
Besides his work in journalism, Motoyama was also a politician. He served in the House of Representatives in the Imperial Diet, where he used his media experience to push for press freedom and democratic values. His dual roles as a journalist and politician allowed him to make a significant impact on Japanese society, promoting the free flow of information and modernization.
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