Monday, August 15, 2011

Japan- Post WWII

After World War II, a little boy named Jerry lived in the house next to the one I live in now. He became pen pals with a little boy in Japan. Here are some of the postcards Jerry received from his pen pal.

National Diet Building

Desolate Moon by Tadaichi Hayashi 

Early Autumn on a Hill by Masao Kato
Here are the backs of the cards. I don't understand any Japanese, so any input is appreciated.




11 comments:

  1. What was the significance of the harmonica I wonder?

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  2. I don't read any Japanese either but I love the images Arigato.

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  3. These are absolutely beautiful. The postcard one he top is absolutely stunning.

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  4. Those are beautiful cards. The second one is my favorite.

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  5. Wow, those are awesome postcards! I've never seen those. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  6. Graphics on the first one are awesome, second one's gauzy moonlit harmonica serenade is interesting, but I like the 3rd one best for its young Japanese Bob Dylan leading the flock quality....

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  7. The harmonica card....is that a military outfit of some sort that he's wearing?

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  8. Way cool! The illustrations are great. What a neat connection with the Pen Pal.

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  9. Hi, I am Japanses.
    By the order from the top:
    1. National Diet Building
    2. Desolate moon, by Tadaichi Hayashi (from 5. the back of this post card)
    3. Early Autumn on a hill, by Masao Kato

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  10. Thanks so much for the translation!

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