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4567 - Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Shinjuku is one of Tokyo's 23 special wards and a major secondary centre of the city, with significant commercial and administrative districts. During the 1960s, it became a hub for new ideas and artistic avant-garde movements. Young filmmakers associated with the Japanese New Wave frequently used Shinjuku as the setting for their films, including Diary of a Shinjuku Thief , Shinjuku Mad , and Funeral Parade of Roses . Café Fugetsudo became a popular gathering place for artists, intellectuals, and members of Tokyo's LGBTQ+ community during the 1960s. Among those who frequented the café were actor Takeshi Kitano, artist Taro Okamoto, actor and singer Akihiro Miwa, poet Gozo Yoshimasu, and filmmaker Shuji Terayama.
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4566 - Xinyang, Henan, China

I love this type of Chinese art. In English on the back the caption says:   I call dusk in the word.  I collect the word gentle to see you.

4565 - Morrisville, Pennsylvania, United States

A very American Happy New Year card, with all the colours and stars! 2026, of course, was an important year for the United States as they celebrated their 250th anniversary as a country. 

4564 - Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Thank you to the sender for creating a postcard design!

4563 - Bartleville, Oklahoma, United States

The senders mention that they are hockey fans. Although hockey isn’t particularly popular in Oklahoma, Tulsa does have a professional team: the Tulsa Oilers. The current Tulsa Oilers franchise was established in 1992, but the team name has a much longer history. Several different professional hockey teams have represented Tulsa under the Oilers name over the years. The first Tulsa Oilers joined the five-team American Hockey Association (AHA) as an expansion team in 1928. They won the league championship in their inaugural season and again in 1930–31. For the 1932–33 season, the team moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where it became the St. Paul Greyhounds. Halfway through the season, it returned to Tulsa and resumed the Oilers name. The AHA ceased operations following the 1941–42 season because of the Second World War. Two future Hockey Hall of Fame members played briefly for the Oilers during this era: Duke Keats (1895–1972) and Bill Cowley (1912–1993). Keats played for several profession...

4562 - Orlando, Florida, United States

Our latest postcard entry takes us to the sun-drenched east coast of Florida, landing right in the heart of Cocoa Beach . Known globally as a premier surfing destination and a gateway to the Space Coast, this vibrant beach town perfectly captures the classic, laid-back American surf culture. Every year, an estimated two million visitors flock to its sandy shores, making tourism the driving heartbeat of the local economy. You cannot talk about Cocoa Beach without talking about the waves. It is widely recognized as the capital of East Coast surfing, a reputation cemented by its deep roots in the sport's history and community. The city is the proud home of the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame , which honors the legends who carved their names into Atlantic wave-riding history. If you visit, you can't miss the world-famous Ron Jon Surf Shop . Far more than just a retail store, this massive, neon-lit flagship location is a sprawling tribute to beach life and stands as a global icon f...

4561 - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

Sun Prairie is a suburb of Madison, the capital city of Wisconsin. There are about 36 000 people that call Sun Prairie home. The sender was an American who lived in Kyiv, Ukraine for 24 years. She mentions on her card that she has a good Canadian friend who was also a missionary, so I assuming she was in Ukraine as a missionary. She moved back to the United States during the Russo-Ukraine War.