Old Photos of Japan rescues rare images of daily life in old Japan
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Beppu 1930s
Nagarekawa-dori

Nagarekawa-dori (流川通り), looking towards the mountains. At the time of this photo, this was an important shopping street in Beppu in Oita Prefecture, which is famous for its thousands of sacred onsen (hot springs).

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Yokohama 1900s
Yokohama Station

Yokohama Station was a terminal station on Japan’s very first railroad, opened on June 12, 1872 (Meiji 5). Initially, the line took passengers and freight to Shinagawa. In October it was extended to Shinbashi, connecting the port city to the very center of Tokyo.

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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).