Bridge to the leave hostel, Beppu

Place Asia: Japan
Accession Number ART26734
Collection type Art
Measurement sheet: 44.4 x 58.4 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description coloured ink and wash over pencil on paper
Maker Rowed, Reg
Place made Japan
Date made 1946
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan)
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

The Leave Hostel at Beppu, named "Hakuum Hostel", was a former favorite holiday place for Hirohito. British Commonwealth Occupation Force troops now relax in the once very exclusive holiday rendezvous of the Japanese high and mighty.