Japan 1950 Philatelic Week: 'Beauty Looking Back'

Japan · 1950 · 8 JPY

This stamp commemorates Philatelic Week 1950 and features a detail from the famous ukiyo-e woodblock print 'Mikaeri Bijin' (Beauty Looking Back) by Hishikawa Moronobu. The design showcases a woman in a traditional kimono, capturing a fleeting, graceful moment. It is celebrated for its artistic merit and its role in promoting Japanese culture through postage.

Issued during the post-WWII reconstruction period, this stamp was part of a series that highlighted Japan's rich artistic heritage to foster national pride and international cultural exchange.