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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Beppu 1926 • Hot Sand Bath

Thirteen women dressed in yukata are enjoying a hot sand bath in Beppu, one of Japan’s most famous onsen (hot spring) resorts.

Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Unknown
Medium: Postcard
Image Number 70111-0006

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Duits, K. (2008, April 27). Beppu 1926 • Hot Sand Bath, Old Photos of Japan. Retrieved on 2020, Aug 09 from https://www.oldphotosjapan.com/photos/227/hot-sand-bath

Posted by Kjeld Duits • 2008-04-27

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Beppu 1926 • Hot Sand Bath