Scripophily is the pastime, started in Europe and catching on globally, of collecting old stock and bond certificates. Many of these documents exhibit fascinating vignettes (the etchings/drawings/photos) and dramatic designs and colors. At the top of the list for quality pieces of scripophily is the Japanese. Yet, heretofore, no published work in Japanese or English exists. This book is the first of its kind as it shares an overview of the history of the Japanese financial markets and an overview of the type and look of the financial art that has come out of Japan.