OLD PHOTOS of JAPAN, a photo blog of Japan in the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods

Old Photos of Japan
shows photos of Japan between the 1860s and 1930s. In 1854, Japan opened its doors to the outside world for the first time in more than 200 years. It set in motion a truly astounding transformation. As fate would have it, photography had just been invented. As the old country vanished and a new one was born, daring photographers took photos. Discover what life was like with their rare and precious photographs of old Japan.
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Samurai: An Illustrated History • Mitsuo Kure
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A chronological coverage of samurai history detailing the main battles, personnel, weaponry and fortifications. Line drawings of fortifications and armor, and photographs of battle re-enactments conducted by historical re-enactment societies bring the battles back to life.


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Japan. Tokyo. Girls Wearing Kimono and Obi. Hair Dressed in Modern Style; School Girl in Middy Suit and Hat. (May 1934) # 80121-0002
Tokyo 1934 • Modern Obi
Showa • People • Women
Unknown • Glass Slide • New York State Education Department
Japanese Pilgrims # 70208-0013
1880s • Pilgrims
Meiji • People • Religious
Unknown • Albumen Print • Unknown
Japanese Family in Traditional Clothing Having Tea # 70221-0003
1910s • Drinking Tea
Meiji • Customs • People
Unknown • Postcard • Unknown
Japanese Shinto Priest (Photo by Kimbei Kusakabe) # 80115-0017
1880s • Shinto Priest
Meiji • People • Religious
Kimbei Kusakabe • Albumen Print • Kimbei Kusakabe
Japanese Acrobats # 70512-0011
1890s • Kakubeijishi
Meiji • At Work • People
Unknown • Albumen Print • Unknown
Group of Men Having a Party # 70613-0007
1890s • Having a Party
Meiji • Customs • People
Kimbei Kusakabe • Albumen Print • J B Millet Company
Japanese Woman Curling Hair # 70802-0001
1920s • Woman Curling Hair
Showa • People • Women
Unknown • Silver Gelatin Print • Unknown
Japanese Flower Peddler # 80115-0010
1890s • Flower Peddler
Meiji • At Work • People
Unknown • Albumen Print • Unknown
Japanese Family in Traditional Clothing # 70126-0025
1910s • Family in Formal Wear
Taisho • People • Weddings
Studio Chidori • Silver Gelatin Print • Studio Chidori
Husband, Wife and Baby # 70126-0021
1910s • Family in Formal Wear
Taisho • Weddings • People
Unknown • Silver Gelatin Print • Unknown
Tobacco Maker # 80129-0043, 70601-0014
1890s • Cutting Tobacco
Meiji • At Work • People
Unknown • Albumen Print • Unknown
Buddhist Monks # 80130-0007
Kyoto 1930s • Buddhist Monks
Showa • Religious • People
Unknown • Silver Gelatin Print • Unknown
Ainu # 61228-0004
1920s • Ainu Chief
Showa • Ainu • People
Unknown • Postcard • Ehagaki Kurabu
Young girl # 70201-0008
1912 • Baby Girl in Kimono
Taisho • Children • People
Unknown • Silver Gelatin Print • Unknown