This set was sold in a souvenir folder. There were probably 12 cards in the original set but my copy only has 11 cards included, and one card was duplicated. If you have any information on the missing cards please let me know. All text on the cards was in Japanese; translations are provided. Click on each card for a larger view.
 #1 - Portopia '81 – Night Scenery |
 Held from March 20th to September 15th, night hours began for this exposition in May, and the illuminated shapes of each pavilion rising up in the light are gaining popularity. |
 #2 - Portopia '81 – Panoramic View of the Venue |
 The venue spreads across Port Island under the main theme of "Creation of a New Cultural City on the Sea." It is crowded with many people every day.Held from March 20 to September 15, Showa 56 (1981). |
 #3 - Port Liner |
 A futuristic vehicle running between JNR Sannomiya Station and Port Island. It is a fully driverless train operated entirely by computer, serving as an energy-efficient and labor-saving new transit system. |
 #4 - Exposition Grounds and Port Liner |
 The silver-metallic dome in the center is the Mitsubishi Future Pavilion, and towering prominently in the background is the Kobe Portopia Hotel. |
 #5 - Portopialand |
 Marked by the world's largest giant Ferris wheel, Portopialand is a major amusement park where not only children but adults too can lose themselves in fun. |
 #6 - Sanyo Solarium |
 Under the theme "Praise to the Sun," it expresses humanity's connection and longing for the sun since ancient times, as well as dreams for the future entrusted to the sun. |
 #7 - "Heartpia" – Water Play Pavilion |
 Among the many pavilions, this is an unusual open-style pavilion. Under the theme of "Water of Interaction," it presents an encounter between people and water. |
 #8 -Suntory "Waterland" |
 The theme is "Miracle Water (Natural History of Water)". Through presentations of light, sound, and color, a fun world of water play and fantasy unfolds. |
 #9 - Ijinkan Street (Foreign Residences Street) |
 Replicas of the foreign residences found in Kobe's Kitano-cho line both sides of the street. Inside the buildings, there are various restaurants and shops for shopping.. |
 #10 - Matsushita Pavilion |
 Under the themes of "Development of Self-Sufficient Energy Systems" and "Creation of Information Systems Aimed at Enriched Living," it introduces the development and utilization of natural energy.. |
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