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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Shintenchi, Hiroshima # 70116-0004
Hiroshima 1920s • Shintenchi
Taisho • City Views
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Kinosaki Onsen # 70115-0005
Kinosaki 1920s • Kinosaki
Showa • Rural • Scenic Views
Unknown • Postcard • Unknown
Isezaki-cho, Yokohama # 70111-0010
Yokohama 1910s • Isezaki-cho 1-chome
Taisho • City Views
Unknown • Postcard • Ueda
Isezaki-cho, Yokohama # 70111-0008
Yokohama 1910s • Isezaki-cho 2-chome
Taisho • City Views
Unknown • Postcard • Tomboya
Ainu # 61228-0004
1920s • Ainu Chief
Showa • Ainu • People
Unknown • Postcard • Ehagaki Kurabu
Warehouses in Nihonbashi, Tokyo # 80115-0003
Tokyo 1890s • Koamicho, Nihonbashi
Meiji • City Views • Transport
Unknown • Albumen Print • Unknown
Tea Plantation and Toji Pagoda, Kyoto # 80115-0008
Kyoto 1890s • Tea Field and Toji Pagoda
Meiji • Scenic Views • Temples & Shrines
Unknown • Albumen Print • Unknown
Matsushima Brothel District, Osaka # 80115-0023
Osaka 1880s • Matsushima Brothels
Meiji • City Views • Prostitution
Unknown • Albumen Print • Unknown
Young girl # 70201-0008
1912 • Baby Girl in Kimono
Taisho • Children • People
Unknown • Silver Gelatin Print • Unknown
Porcelain shop # 70613-0010
1890s • Ceramics and Pottery Shop
Meiji • At Work • Shops
Unknown • Albumen Print • J B Millet Company
Shimabara Tayu # 70510-0002
Kyoto 1920s • Shimabara Tayuu
Taisho, Showa • Prostitution • Women
Unknown • Postcard • Seikyokudo
Hanayashiki at Asakusa Park, Tokyo # 70116-0008
Tokyo 1920s • Hanayashiki, Asakusa Park
Taisho, Showa • City Views • Buildings
Unknown • Postcard • Unknown
Woman in Kimono Writing # 70206-0047
1920s • Woman Writing Letter
Taisho • Women
Unknown • Postcard • Unknown
Portrait of Japanese Woman in Kimono # 70206-0049
1920s • Woman with Hand to Chin
Taisho • Women
Unknown • Postcard • Unknown