Djawa Baroe 2
This Djawa Baroe cover made in circa 1943-1945 features an Indonesian woman cheerfully holding an Ichimatsu doll, a traditional Japanese doll known for its bobbed hair and signature kimono. The background displays a bold red nameplate with a clean white logotype, a visual that subtly carries propaganda undertones, often embedded in the magazine's design.
Year
c. 1943-1945
Design
N/A
Object Detail
Printed on fine-textured paper
Type
Press
Collection
LeBoYe Private Collection
Did you know?
Djawa Baroe was a propaganda magazine published by the Japanese government during its occupation of Indonesia. As part of Japan’s cultural strategy, the government established the Keimin Bunka Shidōsho (Cultural Center) to oversee the production of cultural materials, including this magazine. First published in 1943, Djawa Baroe heavily featured literature and political content aligned with Japanese imperial interests. Many of the literary works in the magazine were carefully crafted to deliver political propaganda under the guise of cultural and artistic expression. Following the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, Djawa Baroe ceased publication, with its final issue released on August 1, 1945, just days before Japan’s surrender.
