Japanese girl

[railman44]

This was brought back from Japan right after World War II by a GI.  It appears to be on a canvas of some sort.  I don't think it's rice paper.  Very well done and signed.  It has a string to hang.  It's probably some sort of "picture" that hung in a home?  The entire thing is about 4 feet in length but the picture is smaller.  If someone could identify it and maybe the artist that would be great. 

[sidneyA]

I am not to sure but I remember in a book called geashia .I dont think I have pronounced it right but still. in this book the mat the geashia sat, preyed or entertained on was described like your picture,it was carried on the side and tied with string or bow .sidneyA.