Instagram is a social networking service that allows users to share images and videos. It is popular because it is easy to take atmospheric photos, but when you are able to capture a memorable shot of your family or a scene from your trip, it seems a shame to leave it on the web only.

There are various services that turn Instagram images into magnets, stickers, and other small items, but how about looking back on the memories of this year and creating a different kind of greeting for the New Year?


moca" provided by Contents Works is a smartphone application that allows users to create and mail picture postcards with their favorite images. The app has recently added an Instagram integration feature that allows users to import images directly from Instagram and send them along with a message. By using original postcards with thickness and texture, users can create stylish picture postcards that can be displayed as interior decorations.


The price is 300 yen/sheet (including tax and postage, the same below) for sending only one postcard, and 250 yen/sheet for sending two or more postcards. A campaign is underway until December 25 to offer the first copy free of charge.


Photoback, the company's photobook service, also offers a service to create New Year's cards with New Year's postcards with a New Year's gift. This service also allows users to import photos directly from Instagram to create high-end New Year's postcards.