Sanuki Sightseeing Guide Bird Eye View Map 1945 Japan Description: This is a rare bird eye view sightseeing map of the Sanuki region published in 1945, the final year of the Second World War. The map depicts Kagawa Prefecture and the Sanuki area from an elevated panoramic perspective, offering a comprehensive view of geography, landmarks, and coastal scenery. Centered around Takamatsu, the map illustrates ports, railway lines, major roads, islands of the Seto Inland Sea, and surrounding terrain. The calm landscape of Sanuki is expressed through the distinctive visual language of illustrated bird eye view maps. Sightseeing maps produced during the wartime and immediate post war transition period are extremely uncommon. This example provides valuable insight into regional awareness and landscape perception at a pivotal moment in Japanese history. Beyond its function as a guide map, it serves as an important historical document for collectors of Japanese antique maps, Showa era visual culture, and regional travel materials. Condition: Please check the photos for the actual condition. No missing parts unless otherwise noted. Keywords: Sanuki Map 1945, Bird Eye View Map, Antique Japanese Map, Showa Era Japan, Sightseeing Map, Historical Cartography