Hideop Asia Raja
This is a propaganda poster illustrated by Saseo Ono, created circa 1943–1945 during Japan's occupation of Indonesia. The illustration depicts local people joyfully welcoming the Imperial Japanese Army, under a bright sky filled with balloons bearing the phrase “Hidoep Asia Raja”, a stylized form of Hidup Asia Raya, or “Long Live Greater Asia.” This reflects Japan’s vision of a united and prosperous Asia under its leadership, while simultaneously minimizing any reporting of Japanese war atrocities.
Year
c. 1943-1945
Design
Saseo Ono
Object Detail
N/A
Type
Posters
Collection
LeBoYe Private Collection
Did you know?
Saseo Ono, a manga artist and painter born in Yokohama in 1905, was recruited as a propaganda artist during World War II and sent to Indonesia. Captivated by the light and colors of Java and Bali, his work reflected everyday life under Japanese occupation.
