Japan: Advertising poster for Kirin Beer, 1939

A 1939 advertisement for Kirin Beer epitomising the rising tide of militarism and fascism in Japan. An attractive young woman with a bottle of Kirin Beer resting on her shoulder casts the shadow of a Japanese imperial soldier, gun resting on his shoulder.

Copyright:

Supplier: CPA Media Co. Ltd.

Credit:

Pictures From History

Theme:

RISING SUN