Old Photos of Japan rescues rare images of daily life in old Japan
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Tokyo 1930s
Imperial Hotel

Today, few people in Tokyo will recognize this impressive building with its reflecting pool. But between 1923 and 1968 it was Tokyo’s top luxury establishment, built by legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

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1870s
Basket Craftsman

A studio portrait of a young basket maker wearing a head band using bamboo to weave a basket. All around him are his bamboo products.

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1890s
Broom Vendor

A street vendor carrying brooms (箒, houki) balanced on a carrying pole.

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Tokyo 1890s
Nihonbashi Fishmarket

Boats are docked at the fish market in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district. Until 1923, Nihonbashi housed a colorful and busy fish market, right next to the famous Nihonbashi Bridge.

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Shikoku, 1880s
Kotohira-gu Shrine

A very rare photo of Kotohira-gu, a Shinto shrine popularly known as Konpira-san, in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is popularly known as Konpira-san.

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Yokohama 1900s
Tomitake Theater

The famous Tomitake-tei theater (富竹亭, Tomitake Hall) on Bashamichi-dori, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.