Japan 1952 International Letter Writing Week, Hokusai's 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'

Japan · 1952 · 5円

This stamp commemorates International Letter Writing Week and features one of Japan's most iconic artworks, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'. The design is a woodblock print by the ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, depicting a massive rogue wave threatening boats with Mount Fuji visible in the background. It is a powerful representation of nature and a masterpiece of Japanese art.

Issued in post-war Japan, this stamp celebrated global communication and showcased a profound piece of Japanese cultural heritage to the world, symbolizing the nation's artistic identity.