Pewter picture of Japan's Kanrin Maru, which arrived in San Francisco in 1860, with help from American seamen. The plaque reads: To the people of the United States of America on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the San Francisco Peace Treaty, A50, A Japanese private initiative to express appreciation to the people of America for their generous support during the postwar period five decades ago, and to reinforce our partnership for the next 50 years and beyond, September 2001, A50 Executive Committee.