Old Photos of Japan rescues rare images of daily life in old Japan
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1910s
Woman with Fan

A young Japanese woman in kimono and traditional hairstyle is holding a sensu (folding fan).

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Tokyo 1910s
Yoshiwara Prostitutes

Japanese Prostitutes behind a window in the Yukaku (red light district) of Yoshiwara in Tokyo.

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1910s
Family in Formal Wear

Ceremonial Taisho era (1912–1926) photo of a family in formal wear for family members’ fiftieth wedding anniversary (金婚記念, kinkon kinen).

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1910s
Family in Formal Wear

Ceremonial Taisho era (1912–1926) photo of a family in formal wear for family members’ fiftieth wedding anniversary (金婚記念, kinkon kinen).

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Tokyo, 1900s
Woman Touching Hairpin

A young Japanese woman in kimono and traditional hairstyle is touching her hairpin.

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1890s
Women in Travel Wear

A studio photo of two women dressed up for travel.