- America no Heitai-san to Shin Nihon Fukei (Sketches of G.I. in New Japan) - Set of three woodblock printed postcards

This set of three woodblock-printed postcards, America no Heitai-san to Shin Nihon Fūkei (Sketches of G.I. in New Japan), offers glimpses of everyday life in Japan during the Allied occupation. Each card has a different signature or set of initials, though the artists are not identified. The original cover credits Sanzō Wada (1883–1967) as having “complemented” the set, though the nature of his contribution is not specified. The cards were printed by Kyoto Hanga-in and issued by Miho Shobo in Hakata. The set includes its original folder, with captions in English and Japanese.

Sanjō Bridge in Kyoto
Signed Horimoto at the upper left. American soldiers and maiko share the scene at the famous Sanjō Bridge.

 Japanese Coming Home on Hakata Pier
Signed 邦 (Kuni) at the upper right. Japanese returnees arrive at Hakata Pier as American soldiers watch nearby.

A Snowy Sight at Hibiya Junction in Tokyo
Initialed S.Y. at the lower right. An American soldier and a Japanese policeman direct traffic together as snow falls at the busy Tokyo intersection. 

Sanzō Wada (1883–1967) was a painter, printmaker, and color theorist who studied under Seiki Kuroda. He later received an Academy Award for costume design for the film Gate of Hell (1953).

Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 5 1/2 × 3 1/2 inches (14 × 9 cm) each
Date: Late 1940s
Signed: Each card has a different signature or set of initials
Condition: Overall in good condition for their age. The postcards are unused, with age toning and some small spots, as shown in the photos. The original folder has age-related wear. 

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