1920s
Woman Writing Letter
A young Japanese woman in kimono and traditional hairstyle is writing a letter or poem.
1920s
1920s
Woman with Hand to Chin
A young Japanese woman in kimono and traditional hairstyle is holding her hand to her chin, n apparently bashful gesture often seen on photos, illustrations and ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) from the Meiji and Taisho periods.
1910s
Woman with Photo Album
A young Japanese woman in kimono and traditional hairstyle is looking at an album with photos or postcards.
1910s
Woman with Folding Fan
A young Japanese woman in kimono and traditional hairstyle is holding a sensu (folding fan).
Osaka 1880s
Dotonbori Canal
The Dotonbori canal and Ebisubashi bridge in Osaka’s famed entertainment district. Wooden teahouses crowd the bank of the canal.
Tokyo 1934
Streetcar Passengers
Passengers are getting off a streetcar in Tokyo, while others are waiting.