Kyoto 1890s
Shijo Ohashi
A splendid view on Shijo Ohashi bridge, one of Kyoto’s most important bridges on the river Kamogawa.
Kyoto 1890s
Osaka 1880s
Naniwabashi Bridge
A rare view of the two part Naniwabashi bridge, built in 1876 (Meiji 9).
1890s
Two Half-Nude Women
A woman is sleeping on a futon, while another woman is smoking a kiseru pipe (煙管). Both of the women are bare-breasted.
1900s
Theater Performance
This very rare photograph shows actors performing on stage in a theater filled with children and lighted by electric lamps.
1890s
Women Practicing Ikebana
Two women in kimono are practicing Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower arrangement.
1890s
Having a Party
This hilarious scene, shot in the studio, recreates a group of working-class men having a wild party.