Japan 1963 Philatelic Week: 'Beauty Looking Back' by Hishikawa Moronobu

Japan · 1963 · 10 JPY

This stamp was issued for Philatelic Week in 1963. It features a detail from the famous ukiyo-e woodblock print 'Mikaeri Bijin' (Beauty Looking Back) by the 17th-century artist Hishikawa Moronobu. The design captures the elegant turn of a woman in a traditional kimono, showcasing a classic piece of Japanese art.

Issued during the Shōwa era under Emperor Hirohito, this stamp is part of a long-running annual series celebrating Philatelic Week, which often highlights masterpieces of Japanese art.