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[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Wisteria Garden ] — Three young Japanese women in kimono stand under a wisteria trellis. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D140–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Wisteria Garden ] — Three young Japanese women in kimono stand under a wisteria trellis. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women and Girls Reeling Silk ] — Japanese women and girls reeling silk at a silk factory in Maebashi (前橋市), Gunma Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D54T–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women and Girls Reeling Silk ] — Japanese women and girls reeling silk at a silk factory in Maebashi (前橋市), Gunma Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Autumn in Oji ] — Two women stand on a bridge crossing the Takinogawa River in Oji (王子滝野川), Tokyo. During the Meiji Period (1868-1912) this place was famous for its autumn colors. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D2CT–[ 1900s Japan - Autumn in Oji ] — Two women stand on a bridge crossing the Takinogawa River in Oji (王子滝野川), Tokyo. During the Meiji Period (1868-1912) this place was famous for its autumn colors. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Earthquake Damage ] — Earthquake damage to a private Japanese home. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DMN5–[ 1900s Japan - Earthquake Damage ] — Earthquake damage to a private Japanese home. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Female Porter ] — A Japanese female porter balancing a ladder and benches on her head. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DCYH–[ 1900s Japan - Female Porter ] — A Japanese female porter balancing a ladder and benches on her head. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Salt Vendor ] — A salt peddler in the snow, wearing a straw raincoat (mino) and carrying a conical hat (菅笠, sugegasa). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0CYTD–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Salt Vendor ] — A salt peddler in the snow, wearing a straw raincoat (mino) and carrying a conical hat (菅笠, sugegasa). 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Iris Flowers in Tokyo ] — Women in kimono sheltering from the rain under a large parasol admire the flowers at the famed Iris garden of Horikiri Shobuen Garden (堀切菖蒲園) in Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D0W8–[ 1900s Japan - Iris Flowers in Tokyo ] — Women in kimono sheltering from the rain under a large parasol admire the flowers at the famed Iris garden of Horikiri Shobuen Garden (堀切菖蒲園) in Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1910s China - Hong Kong Rickshaw ] — A Chinese rickshaw puller wearing a straw raincoat with his customer at Hong Kong Harbor, ca. 1912. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DMEB–[ 1910s China - Hong Kong Rickshaw ] — A Chinese rickshaw puller wearing a straw raincoat with his customer at Hong Kong Harbor, ca. 1912. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Snow Covered Trees ] — Snow covered trees in early 20th century Japan. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D9TE–[ 1900s Japan - Snow Covered Trees ] — Snow covered trees in early 20th century Japan. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Mount Fuji Pilgrims ] — Pilgrims and their guide descent after climbing Mount Fuji. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D701–[ 1900s Japan - Mount Fuji Pilgrims ] — Pilgrims and their guide descent after climbing Mount Fuji. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Worshippers at Japanese Shrine ] — A mini Mt. Fuji at Anamori Inari Jinja shrine (穴守稲荷神社) in Haneda, Tokyo. The shrine still exists and is popular with pregnant women and parents. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D2MT–[ 1900s Japan - Worshippers at Japanese Shrine ] — A mini Mt. Fuji at Anamori Inari Jinja shrine (穴守稲荷神社) in Haneda, Tokyo. The shrine still exists and is popular with pregnant women and parents. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Spinning Silk ] — Young Japanese women spinning silk at a silk factory. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D5ED–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Spinning Silk ] — Young Japanese women spinning silk at a silk factory. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Picking Tea ] — Tea pickers in kimono, wearing towels on their head and their sleeves pulled with cords, are picking tea leaves at a tea plantation near Mt. Fuji. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D78A–[ 1900s Japan - Picking Tea ] — Tea pickers in kimono, wearing towels on their head and their sleeves pulled with cords, are picking tea leaves at a tea plantation near Mt. Fuji. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Farmers Planting Rice ] — Women and men in traditional clothing are transplanting rice seedlings. This process is called taue in Japanese. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D645–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Farmers Planting Rice ] — Women and men in traditional clothing are transplanting rice seedlings. This process is called taue in Japanese. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Woman Preparing Food ] — A young Japanese maid cuts daikon (white radish) in a kitchen of a small private home while a little kitten is watching. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0CYFD–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Woman Preparing Food ] — A young Japanese maid cuts daikon (white radish) in a kitchen of a small private home while a little kitten is watching. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Observing Silk Moths ] — Studio arrangement of Japanese women observing silk moths laying eggs. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D4W9–[ 1900s Japan - Observing Silk Moths ] — Studio arrangement of Japanese women observing silk moths laying eggs. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Silk Factory ] — Women in kimono weaving silk at a Japanese silk factory. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D5PM–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Silk Factory ] — Women in kimono weaving silk at a Japanese silk factory. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Mother and Child ] — A mother with her child on her back, a custom known as onbu (負んぶ). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DN06–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Mother and Child ] — A mother with her child on her back, a custom known as onbu (負んぶ). 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Firefighters ] — Firefighters in happi coats perform acrobatic stunts on top of bamboo ladders at Yoshidabashi in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The ladder stunts were the main event of Japanese New Year celebrations. The demonstrations, called dezome-shiki, were intended to warn people of the dangers of fire, and to demonstrate the agility and courage of the firefighters. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D0DF–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Firefighters ] — Firefighters in happi coats perform acrobatic stunts on top of bamboo ladders at Yoshidabashi in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The ladder stunts were the main event of Japanese New Year celebrations. The demonstrations, called dezome-shiki, were intended to warn people of the dangers of fire, and to demonstrate the agility and courage of the firefighters. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Rope of Human Hair ] — Two Japanese girls and their charges behind a huge coiled rope, made from human hair, at Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto. During the reconstruction of the temple in 1895 (Meiji 28), there was no rope strong enough to hoist the temple’s massive wooden beams. In response, female devotees cut off their hair and braided it into strong and thick ropes. To this day, the rope is still on display, albeit now in a glass case. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DB69–[ 1900s Japan - Rope of Human Hair ] — Two Japanese girls and their charges behind a huge coiled rope, made from human hair, at Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto. During the reconstruction of the temple in 1895 (Meiji 28), there was no rope strong enough to hoist the temple’s massive wooden beams. In response, female devotees cut off their hair and braided it into strong and thick ropes. To this day, the rope is still on display, albeit now in a glass case. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto in Autumn ] — Visitors enjoy the autumn colors of Japanese maple trees at Takao ((高雄), one of Kyoto’s three most famous mountain ridges. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D836–[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto in Autumn ] — Visitors enjoy the autumn colors of Japanese maple trees at Takao ((高雄), one of Kyoto’s three most famous mountain ridges. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Cherry Blossom in Yokohama] — Three young women, two of them with colorful parasols, are admiring the cherry blossom at Nogeyama in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0CY39–[ 1900s Japan - Cherry Blossom in Yokohama] — Three young women, two of them with colorful parasols, are admiring the cherry blossom at Nogeyama in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide.

RM2C0D7WH–[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto in Autumn ] — Visitors enjoy the autumn colors of Japanese maple trees at Takao ((高雄), one of Kyoto’s three most famous mountain ridges. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Osaka Theater Street ] — Flags and banners advertise businesses on Dotonbori, Osaka. People carrying umbrellas are seen on the street. The crowded and lively street, designated as the theater and entertainment district in 1621, was filled with teahouses (shibai-jaya), restaurants and theaters. During the Meiji Period, the five main theaters were called the Dotonbori Goza). During the US firebombing of Osaka in 1945 (Showa 20), these theaters were destroyed or badly damaged. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D8DM–[ 1900s Japan - Osaka Theater Street ] — Flags and banners advertise businesses on Dotonbori, Osaka. People carrying umbrellas are seen on the street. The crowded and lively street, designated as the theater and entertainment district in 1621, was filled with teahouses (shibai-jaya), restaurants and theaters. During the Meiji Period, the five main theaters were called the Dotonbori Goza). During the US firebombing of Osaka in 1945 (Showa 20), these theaters were destroyed or badly damaged. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Rice Shop ] — A Japanese man measures rice at a rice shop with a square wooden box known as masu (枡 or 升). There are different sized mass on the table. Behind him, many tawara (俵, straw rice bags) can be seen. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DCMB–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Rice Shop ] — A Japanese man measures rice at a rice shop with a square wooden box known as masu (枡 or 升). There are different sized mass on the table. Behind him, many tawara (俵, straw rice bags) can be seen. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Women Admiring Bamboo ] — Four young women admire yellow-edged bamboo at a garden in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The private garden was on the grounds of a villa in Nogeyama owned by a rich merchant family. Twice a year, the garden was opened to the public and people would line up to admire the plum blossom in spring and the chrysanthemums in autumn. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0CXC8–[ 1900s Japan - Women Admiring Bamboo ] — Four young women admire yellow-edged bamboo at a garden in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The private garden was on the grounds of a villa in Nogeyama owned by a rich merchant family. Twice a year, the garden was opened to the public and people would line up to admire the plum blossom in spring and the chrysanthemums in autumn. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Houseware Shop ] — A maid looking at waraji (straw sandals) at a housewares shop. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D42A–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Houseware Shop ] — A maid looking at waraji (straw sandals) at a housewares shop. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Farmers Threshing Rice ] — Three Japanese farmers are threshing rice stalks with a Senbakoki (threshing machine). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D6CD–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Farmers Threshing Rice ] — Three Japanese farmers are threshing rice stalks with a Senbakoki (threshing machine). 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Wisteria Garden ] — Two young maiko (apprentice geisha) in kimono stand under a wisteria trellis in Maebashi (前橋), Gunma Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DABG–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Wisteria Garden ] — Two young maiko (apprentice geisha) in kimono stand under a wisteria trellis in Maebashi (前橋), Gunma Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Tea Pickers ] — Tea pickers in kimono, wearing towels on their head and their sleeves pulled with cords, are picking tea leaves at a tea plantation in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D4WE–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Tea Pickers ] — Tea pickers in kimono, wearing towels on their head and their sleeves pulled with cords, are picking tea leaves at a tea plantation in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Playing Karuta at New Year ] — Family members playing Karuta during New Year. One person reads part of a poem on a yomifuda (reading) card, while others try to be the first to get the corresponding torifuda (grabbing) cards with the rest of the poem. The poems are from the classical Japanese anthology of one hundred Japanese waka by one hundred poets known as Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (小倉百人一首). The game is still played during New Year today. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DCD8–[ 1900s Japan - Playing Karuta at New Year ] — Family members playing Karuta during New Year. One person reads part of a poem on a yomifuda (reading) card, while others try to be the first to get the corresponding torifuda (grabbing) cards with the rest of the poem. The poems are from the classical Japanese anthology of one hundred Japanese waka by one hundred poets known as Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (小倉百人一首). The game is still played during New Year today. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Chinese Artisans ] — Chinese artisans making straw rain coats in Mukden, Manchuria during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). The Battle of Mukden (奉天会戦, Hoten kaisen) was fought between Japanese and Russian forces between February 20 and March 10, 1905 (Meiji 38). It was one of the largest land battles to be fought before World War I and the last and the most decisive major land battle of the Russo-Japanese War. The city is now called Shenyang. It is the capital of Liaoning province, China. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DAX6–[ 1900s Japan - Chinese Artisans ] — Chinese artisans making straw rain coats in Mukden, Manchuria during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). The Battle of Mukden (奉天会戦, Hoten kaisen) was fought between Japanese and Russian forces between February 20 and March 10, 1905 (Meiji 38). It was one of the largest land battles to be fought before World War I and the last and the most decisive major land battle of the Russo-Japanese War. The city is now called Shenyang. It is the capital of Liaoning province, China. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Sumo Wrestling ] — Sumo wrestlers in an outside arena at Eko-in Temple (回向院) in Ryogoku, Tokyo in the middle of a bout. The temple was known as a sumo wrestling venue during the Edo (1603-1868) and Meiji (1868-1912) periods. The first bout was held here in September 1768. From October 1833 (Tenpo 4) to 1909 (Meiji 42), the period of “Eko-in Sumo” (回向院相撲), all sumo tournaments were held at the temple. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D330–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Sumo Wrestling ] — Sumo wrestlers in an outside arena at Eko-in Temple (回向院) in Ryogoku, Tokyo in the middle of a bout. The temple was known as a sumo wrestling venue during the Edo (1603-1868) and Meiji (1868-1912) periods. The first bout was held here in September 1768. From October 1833 (Tenpo 4) to 1909 (Meiji 42), the period of “Eko-in Sumo” (回向院相撲), all sumo tournaments were held at the temple. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Suwa Jinja ] — Sacred torii gate at Suwa Jinja, an important Shinto shrine on the slopes of Mount Tamazono in Nagasaki. Nagasaki’s best known religious festival, Nagasaki Kunchi, is held here. Authorities used the festival to discover Christians after the religion was banned early in the Edo Period (1603-1868). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DDM6–[ 1900s Japan - Suwa Jinja ] — Sacred torii gate at Suwa Jinja, an important Shinto shrine on the slopes of Mount Tamazono in Nagasaki. Nagasaki’s best known religious festival, Nagasaki Kunchi, is held here. Authorities used the festival to discover Christians after the religion was banned early in the Edo Period (1603-1868). 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Prayer Beads Shop ] — A Japanese shop specializing in Buddhist prayer beads are known as ojuzu (数珠, counting beads) or onenju (念珠, thought beads). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D432–[ 1900s Japan - Prayer Beads Shop ] — A Japanese shop specializing in Buddhist prayer beads are known as ojuzu (数珠, counting beads) or onenju (念珠, thought beads). 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Chrysanthemum Exposition ] — Three young women admire flowers at a chrysanthemum exposition (菊花展) in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The private garden was on the grounds of a villa in Nogeyama owned by a rich merchant family. Twice a year, the garden was opened to the public and people would line up to admire the plum blossom in spring and the chrysanthemums in autumn. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0CXNX–[ 1900s Japan - Chrysanthemum Exposition ] — Three young women admire flowers at a chrysanthemum exposition (菊花展) in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The private garden was on the grounds of a villa in Nogeyama owned by a rich merchant family. Twice a year, the garden was opened to the public and people would line up to admire the plum blossom in spring and the chrysanthemums in autumn. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Ox with Rice Bags ] — A farmer stands next to an ox loaded with tawara (俵, straw rice bags). In the back, farm buildings can be seen. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DA44–[ 1900s Japan - Ox with Rice Bags ] — A farmer stands next to an ox loaded with tawara (俵, straw rice bags). In the back, farm buildings can be seen. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Farmers Transplanting Rice Plants ] — Japanese farmers wearing sugegasa (sedge-woven hats) transplanting rice plants. The endless rice fields are a silent witness to the importance of rice cultivation in Japan. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D6CC–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Farmers Transplanting Rice Plants ] — Japanese farmers wearing sugegasa (sedge-woven hats) transplanting rice plants. The endless rice fields are a silent witness to the importance of rice cultivation in Japan. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Rokudo Jizo ] — Kago bearers and their customer at a statue of the Buddhist deity of Jizo in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Known as the Rokudo Jizo (六道地蔵), it is a 3.5 meter tall Buddha figure carved on a rock face (磨崖仏, magaibutsu), dating from the Kamakura period (1185-1333). The statue faces Lake Shojin (精進池) at the foot of the Mt. Kamifutagoyama (上双子山). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DBXA–[ 1900s Japan - Rokudo Jizo ] — Kago bearers and their customer at a statue of the Buddhist deity of Jizo in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Known as the Rokudo Jizo (六道地蔵), it is a 3.5 meter tall Buddha figure carved on a rock face (磨崖仏, magaibutsu), dating from the Kamakura period (1185-1333). The statue faces Lake Shojin (精進池) at the foot of the Mt. Kamifutagoyama (上双子山). 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Iris Flowers in Tokyo ] — Women in kimono, two with colorful parasols, admire the flowers at the famed Iris garden of Horikiri Shobuen Garden (堀切菖蒲園) in Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D06A–[ 1900s Japan - Iris Flowers in Tokyo ] — Women in kimono, two with colorful parasols, admire the flowers at the famed Iris garden of Horikiri Shobuen Garden (堀切菖蒲園) in Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Tokyo Asakusa ] — A crowd walks past the Nakamise souvenir shops along the approach to the Buddhist temple Sensoji (金龍山浅草寺) in Asakusa, Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D1CG–[ 1900s Japan - Tokyo Asakusa ] — A crowd walks past the Nakamise souvenir shops along the approach to the Buddhist temple Sensoji (金龍山浅草寺) in Asakusa, Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Lotus Pond ] — The lotus pond at Zojoji, Shiba, Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D246–[ 1900s Japan - Lotus Pond ] — The lotus pond at Zojoji, Shiba, Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Young Japanese Nursemaids ] — A group of komori on a country road in the early 1900s. Komori were young girls from poor families who were hired by the year to aid middle and upper class mothers in the care of their infant. In addition to carrying the baby around, the komori would also assist a little with the household work. Komori received food, lodging, clothing, and occasionally some money. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D91K–[ 1900s Japan - Young Japanese Nursemaids ] — A group of komori on a country road in the early 1900s. Komori were young girls from poor families who were hired by the year to aid middle and upper class mothers in the care of their infant. In addition to carrying the baby around, the komori would also assist a little with the household work. Komori received food, lodging, clothing, and occasionally some money. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Elementary School Students ] — Elementary school girls participate in their school’s sports day in Yokohama, Kanagawa. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D9A2–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Elementary School Students ] — Elementary school girls participate in their school’s sports day in Yokohama, Kanagawa. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Russo-Japanese War ] — A small crowd is admiring a modern cannon used during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 (Meiji 37-38), displayed in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D26J–[ 1900s Japan - Russo-Japanese War ] — A small crowd is admiring a modern cannon used during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 (Meiji 37-38), displayed in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Mount Fuji ] — A view of a snowcapped Mount Fuji as seen from Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D6YY–[ 1900s Japan - Mount Fuji ] — A view of a snowcapped Mount Fuji as seen from Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1910s Japan - Western Tourists in Japan ] — A large group of Western tourists at the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) at Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple of the Jodo shu sect, in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The huge uncovered bronze statue of Amida Buddha is one of Japan’s best known symbols. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DDBE–[ 1910s Japan - Western Tourists in Japan ] — A large group of Western tourists at the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) at Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple of the Jodo shu sect, in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The huge uncovered bronze statue of Amida Buddha is one of Japan’s best known symbols. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Suwayama, Kobe ] — A little boy is fishing at Suwayama (諏訪山) in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D8N4–[ 1900s Japan - Suwayama, Kobe ] — A little boy is fishing at Suwayama (諏訪山) in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Children ] — A group of Japanese children in kimono. Warning: very soft focus. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DMYB–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Children ] — A group of Japanese children in kimono. Warning: very soft focus. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Porcelain Shop ] — Two boys look at a display of porcelain dolls and figures at a souvenir shop at Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto. Most of them are foxes, which are prominent symbols of Inari Okami (稲荷大神), one of the principal kami (deity, divinity, spirit) of Shinto. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D7FH–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Porcelain Shop ] — Two boys look at a display of porcelain dolls and figures at a souvenir shop at Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto. Most of them are foxes, which are prominent symbols of Inari Okami (稲荷大神), one of the principal kami (deity, divinity, spirit) of Shinto. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Battleship Shikishima ] — Imperial Japanese Navy pre-dreadnought battleship Shikishima at anchor in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture for the imperial naval review on October 23, 1905 (Meiji 38) celebrating the country’s victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905). Some 146 warships and twelve large transport vessels participated in the naval extravaganza, which became Japan’s model for fleet maneuvers. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DA41–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Battleship Shikishima ] — Imperial Japanese Navy pre-dreadnought battleship Shikishima at anchor in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture for the imperial naval review on October 23, 1905 (Meiji 38) celebrating the country’s victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905). Some 146 warships and twelve large transport vessels participated in the naval extravaganza, which became Japan’s model for fleet maneuvers. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Russo-Japanese War ] — Family and friends saying farewell to soldiers going to war during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), 1904 (Meiji 37). They are waving rising sun flags (旭日旗, Kyokujitsu-ki). The flag is still used as Japan’s naval ensign (軍艦旗, Gunkanki). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DAK7–[ 1900s Japan - Russo-Japanese War ] — Family and friends saying farewell to soldiers going to war during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), 1904 (Meiji 37). They are waving rising sun flags (旭日旗, Kyokujitsu-ki). The flag is still used as Japan’s naval ensign (軍艦旗, Gunkanki). 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Joiner Sawing a Board ] — A Japanese joiner sawing a wooden board. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D4A9–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Joiner Sawing a Board ] — A Japanese joiner sawing a wooden board. 20th century vintage glass slide.

RM2C0D99T–[ 1900s Japan - Young Japanese Nursemaids ] — A group of komori on a country road in the early 1900s. Komori were young girls from poor families who were hired by the year to aid middle and upper class mothers in the care of their infant. In addition to carrying the baby around, the komori would also assist a little with the household work. Komori received food, lodging, clothing, and occasionally some money. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Garden ] — Two young women sit in front of a stone lantern in a garden in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. A third woman, holding a parasol, stands in the back. The private garden was on the grounds of a villa in Nogeyama owned by a rich merchant family. Twice a year, the garden was opened to the public and people would line up to admire the plum blossom in spring and the chrysanthemums, visible in the back of this scene, in autumn. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0CWJM–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Garden ] — Two young women sit in front of a stone lantern in a garden in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. A third woman, holding a parasol, stands in the back. The private garden was on the grounds of a villa in Nogeyama owned by a rich merchant family. Twice a year, the garden was opened to the public and people would line up to admire the plum blossom in spring and the chrysanthemums, visible in the back of this scene, in autumn. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Women Greeting ] — Two women wearing kimono, geta and traditional hairstyles bow to each other in the yard of a restaurant. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0CXMG–[ 1900s Japan - Women Greeting ] — Two women wearing kimono, geta and traditional hairstyles bow to each other in the yard of a restaurant. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Cloisonné Artisans ] — Japanese artisans polishing cloisonné vases in their workshop. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D4JH–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Cloisonné Artisans ] — Japanese artisans polishing cloisonné vases in their workshop. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Cutting Firewood ] — Cutting firewood in the Japanese countryside. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D3CK–[ 1900s Japan - Cutting Firewood ] — Cutting firewood in the Japanese countryside. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Fan Makers ] — A family making Uchiwa fans at the front of their shop. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D3NN–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Fan Makers ] — A family making Uchiwa fans at the front of their shop. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Russo-Japanese War ] — Imperial Japanese Army soldiers are loading horses onto transport ships at Yokohama Harbor in Kanagawa Prefecture during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DAXM–[ 1900s Japan - Russo-Japanese War ] — Imperial Japanese Army soldiers are loading horses onto transport ships at Yokohama Harbor in Kanagawa Prefecture during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Silk Factory ] — Boiling cocoons for reeling silk at a silk factory. Original title: 656 Boiling the cocoons for spinning 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0DC5G–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Silk Factory ] — Boiling cocoons for reeling silk at a silk factory. Original title: 656 Boiling the cocoons for spinning 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1900s Japan - Edogawa River ] — People in pleasure boats on the Edogawa River in Tokyo enjoy the cherry blossom. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RM2C0D1PN–[ 1900s Japan - Edogawa River ] — People in pleasure boats on the Edogawa River in Tokyo enjoy the cherry blossom. 20th century vintage glass slide.

[ 1910s Japan - Sensual Portrait ] — A sensual portrait of a sleeping woman by Japanese artist Haru Shizawa (心沢はる) from the series Dream of Paradise (楽園の夢). He was being promoted as the “modern Utamaro” (現代の歌麿), the 18th century Japanese artist best known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints of beautiful women. Published by Otsubo in Kanda, Tokyo 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C097KE–[ 1910s Japan - Sensual Portrait ] — A sensual portrait of a sleeping woman by Japanese artist Haru Shizawa (心沢はる) from the series Dream of Paradise (楽園の夢). He was being promoted as the “modern Utamaro” (現代の歌麿), the 18th century Japanese artist best known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints of beautiful women. Published by Otsubo in Kanda, Tokyo 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1950s Japan - Fishermen and Fishing Boats ] — Japanese fishermen and their boats on a beach in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture in March 1954 (Showa 29). 20th century vintage slide film. Stock Photo

RM2C071AR–[ 1950s Japan - Fishermen and Fishing Boats ] — Japanese fishermen and their boats on a beach in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture in March 1954 (Showa 29). 20th century vintage slide film.

[ 1920s Japan - Women in a Boat ] — Young Japanese women in a boat. Original text: Young girls of a rich family in a boat on the pond in their garden. (Japanese Women's Lives) 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C08X8G–[ 1920s Japan - Women in a Boat ] — Young Japanese women in a boat. Original text: Young girls of a rich family in a boat on the pond in their garden. (Japanese Women's Lives) 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1910s Japan - Propaganda Postcard ] — Japanese propaganda postcard featuring a satirical caricature expressing the government’s concerns about the perceived dangers of pacifism. The illustration shows a civilian who has cast his military uniform aside to enter a trap containing “peace” as its bait. A foreign businessman and military officer are watching from afar. Japanese text: 平和を餌ふしたわな 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C093FE–[ 1910s Japan - Propaganda Postcard ] — Japanese propaganda postcard featuring a satirical caricature expressing the government’s concerns about the perceived dangers of pacifism. The illustration shows a civilian who has cast his military uniform aside to enter a trap containing “peace” as its bait. A foreign businessman and military officer are watching from afar. Japanese text: 平和を餌ふしたわな 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1945 Japan - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima ] — US military archival photo of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). Warning: clear, but slightly out of focus. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C0C5KY–[ 1945 Japan - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima ] — US military archival photo of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). Warning: clear, but slightly out of focus. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1920s Japan - Jiji Manga Comics 263 ] — Jiji Manga (時事漫画), a comics supplement developed by famed Japanese artist Kitazawa Rakuten (北澤保次, 1876–1955), often called the 'father of manga'. Issue 263 of May 10, 1926 (Taisho 15). Jiji manga was first published by daily newspaper Jiji Shinpo (時事新報) in January 1902 (Meiji 35). It grew into a full-color Sunday supplement in the 1920s. Publication ended in October 1932 (Showa 7). Color lithograph on paper. 20th century vintage newspaper. Stock Photo

RM2C09HK2–[ 1920s Japan - Jiji Manga Comics 263 ] — Jiji Manga (時事漫画), a comics supplement developed by famed Japanese artist Kitazawa Rakuten (北澤保次, 1876–1955), often called the 'father of manga'. Issue 263 of May 10, 1926 (Taisho 15). Jiji manga was first published by daily newspaper Jiji Shinpo (時事新報) in January 1902 (Meiji 35). It grew into a full-color Sunday supplement in the 1920s. Publication ended in October 1932 (Showa 7). Color lithograph on paper. 20th century vintage newspaper.

[ 1890s Japan - Japanese Prostitutes on Display ] — Ten prostitutes behind harimise (張見世, a latticed show window) at a brothel. Prostitutes from less expensive brothels were seated, without moving or speaking, behind wooden latticed windows. This kind of display was prohibited after 1916 (Taishi 5). Notice the electric light. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo

RM2C0BNJG–[ 1890s Japan - Japanese Prostitutes on Display ] — Ten prostitutes behind harimise (張見世, a latticed show window) at a brothel. Prostitutes from less expensive brothels were seated, without moving or speaking, behind wooden latticed windows. This kind of display was prohibited after 1916 (Taishi 5). Notice the electric light. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

[ 1920s Japan - Packing Straw Matting ] — Workers packing matting made of rice straw in 1923 (Taisho 12). Matting like this was in high demand after the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) on September 1 of the same year. 20th century vintage glass negative. Stock Photo

RM2C074MM–[ 1920s Japan - Packing Straw Matting ] — Workers packing matting made of rice straw in 1923 (Taisho 12). Matting like this was in high demand after the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) on September 1 of the same year. 20th century vintage glass negative.

[ 1920s Japan - Great Kanto Earthquake ] — Japanese soldiers at work at the ruins of Tokyo’s Kandabashi Bridge destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12). The quake, with an estimated magnitude between 7.9 and 8.4 on the Richter scale, devastated Tokyo, the port city of Yokohama, surrounding prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, and Shizuoka, and claimed over 140,000 victims. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C0AR1Y–[ 1920s Japan - Great Kanto Earthquake ] — Japanese soldiers at work at the ruins of Tokyo’s Kandabashi Bridge destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12). The quake, with an estimated magnitude between 7.9 and 8.4 on the Richter scale, devastated Tokyo, the port city of Yokohama, surrounding prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, and Shizuoka, and claimed over 140,000 victims. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1930s Japan - WWII Propaganda Postcard ] — Japanese wartime propaganda from the late 1930s with an illustration of an elderly man praying at a Shinto shrine. Card 7 of a series of 7 postcards intended to promote home front civilian support for the Japanese military. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C07R3P–[ 1930s Japan - WWII Propaganda Postcard ] — Japanese wartime propaganda from the late 1930s with an illustration of an elderly man praying at a Shinto shrine. Card 7 of a series of 7 postcards intended to promote home front civilian support for the Japanese military. 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1900s Japan - Amanohashidate ] — A snow draped Amanohashidate (“Bridge to Heaven”) in Miyazu Bay in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Amanohashidate is considered to be one of Japan’s best three scenic views (Amanohashidate, Matsushima and Itsukushima). The area used to be known as Tango Province. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C08H9R–[ 1900s Japan - Amanohashidate ] — A snow draped Amanohashidate (“Bridge to Heaven”) in Miyazu Bay in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Amanohashidate is considered to be one of Japan’s best three scenic views (Amanohashidate, Matsushima and Itsukushima). The area used to be known as Tango Province. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1930s Japan - Geta Maker ] — The workshop of a geta (wooden shoe) maker. This postcard is from a series called “Pictures of Various Occupations of Japan,” published in the 1930s. The series offers a great record of small business in Japan during the early Showa Period (1925-1989). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C0AYW0–[ 1930s Japan - Geta Maker ] — The workshop of a geta (wooden shoe) maker. This postcard is from a series called “Pictures of Various Occupations of Japan,” published in the 1930s. The series offers a great record of small business in Japan during the early Showa Period (1925-1989). 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1900s Japan - Chuzenji in the Rain ] — People with paper parasols walk in the rain at Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C0CJBG–[ 1900s Japan - Chuzenji in the Rain ] — People with paper parasols walk in the rain at Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1930s Japan - Naginata Practice ] — A group of women in hakama practicing naginata, a pole weapon traditionally used by members of the samurai class, ca. 1936 (Showa 11). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C088JT–[ 1930s Japan - Naginata Practice ] — A group of women in hakama practicing naginata, a pole weapon traditionally used by members of the samurai class, ca. 1936 (Showa 11). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1930s Japan - Tokyo Station ] — Tokyo Station, located in the Marunouchi business district of Tokyo, near the Imperial Palace grounds and the Ginza commercial district. Early 1930s. The building was designed by architect Kingo Tatsuno (辰野金吾, 1854–1919) to celebrate Japan’s victory in the Russo-Japanese War. He patterned the domes, destroyed during the firebombings of 1945 (Showa 20), after Amsterdam’s central station. The station was completed on December 18, 1914 (Taisho 3), and opened on the 20th. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C0CTAB–[ 1930s Japan - Tokyo Station ] — Tokyo Station, located in the Marunouchi business district of Tokyo, near the Imperial Palace grounds and the Ginza commercial district. Early 1930s. The building was designed by architect Kingo Tatsuno (辰野金吾, 1854–1919) to celebrate Japan’s victory in the Russo-Japanese War. He patterned the domes, destroyed during the firebombings of 1945 (Showa 20), after Amsterdam’s central station. The station was completed on December 18, 1914 (Taisho 3), and opened on the 20th. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Woodblock Artist ] — A Japanese artists is using a hammer and chisel to carve a woodblock for ukiyoe printing. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C07HCJ–[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Woodblock Artist ] — A Japanese artists is using a hammer and chisel to carve a woodblock for ukiyoe printing. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

RM2C08MHG–[ 1930s Japan - Tsukiji Fish Market ] — The brand new Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo right after construction in 1935 (Showa 10). The market had previously been located qat Nihonbashi, but was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12). The market remained in Tsukiji until October 6, 2018 (Heisei 30). Japanese text: 魚類仲買人売場ノ一部 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1930s Japan - Brides of Military Officers ] — Brides of military officers attend a commencement ceremony for their bridal course, ca. 1936 (Showa 11). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C0899P–[ 1930s Japan - Brides of Military Officers ] — Brides of military officers attend a commencement ceremony for their bridal course, ca. 1936 (Showa 11). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1930s Japan - Tabi Sock Maker ] — The shop of a tabi sock (足袋) maker. Tabi are traditional Japanese socks with a separation between the big toe and other toes. This postcard is from a series called “Pictures of Various Occupations of Japan,” published in the 1930s. The series offers a great record of small business in Japan during the early Showa Period (1925-1989). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C0B1M3–[ 1930s Japan - Tabi Sock Maker ] — The shop of a tabi sock (足袋) maker. Tabi are traditional Japanese socks with a separation between the big toe and other toes. This postcard is from a series called “Pictures of Various Occupations of Japan,” published in the 1930s. The series offers a great record of small business in Japan during the early Showa Period (1925-1989). 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1930s Japan - Imperial Japanese Navy ] — Memorial card for the launching of the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Shiratsuyu (白露) at the Sasebo Naval Arsenal (佐世保海軍工廠) on April 5, 1935 (Showa 10). Ten Shiratsuyu-class destroyers were in service before and during World War II. All of them were sunk during the conflict. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C07C8D–[ 1930s Japan - Imperial Japanese Navy ] — Memorial card for the launching of the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Shiratsuyu (白露) at the Sasebo Naval Arsenal (佐世保海軍工廠) on April 5, 1935 (Showa 10). Ten Shiratsuyu-class destroyers were in service before and during World War II. All of them were sunk during the conflict. 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1945 Japan - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima ] — US military archival photo of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). Warning: out of focus. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C0C3PJ–[ 1945 Japan - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima ] — US military archival photo of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). Warning: out of focus. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1900s Japan - Lake Chuzenji, Nikko ] — A small sailing vessel at Utagahama (歌ヶ浜) on the east side of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. In the back, Mount Nantai is visible. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C0CK8H–[ 1900s Japan - Lake Chuzenji, Nikko ] — A small sailing vessel at Utagahama (歌ヶ浜) on the east side of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. In the back, Mount Nantai is visible. 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Couple ] — Illustration of a Japanese couple with a dominant wife by famed Japanese artist Kitazawa Rakuten (北澤保次, 1876–1955), often called the 'father of manga'. Published by daily newspaper Jiji Shinpo (時事新報). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C07XGX–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Couple ] — Illustration of a Japanese couple with a dominant wife by famed Japanese artist Kitazawa Rakuten (北澤保次, 1876–1955), often called the 'father of manga'. Published by daily newspaper Jiji Shinpo (時事新報). 20th century vintage postcard.

RM2C0C528–[ 1945 Japan - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima ] — US military archival photo of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). Warning: clear, but slightly out of focus. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1945 Japan - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima ] — US military archival photo of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). This building is now known as the Atomic Bomb Dome. The 6 August 1945 (Showa 20) nuclear explosion that devastated Hiroshima found place almost directly above the building. Now an important Hiroshima Peace Memorial, it was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 1996 (Heisei 8). Warning: clear, but slightly out of focus. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C0C4P2–[ 1945 Japan - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima ] — US military archival photo of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). This building is now known as the Atomic Bomb Dome. The 6 August 1945 (Showa 20) nuclear explosion that devastated Hiroshima found place almost directly above the building. Now an important Hiroshima Peace Memorial, it was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 1996 (Heisei 8). Warning: clear, but slightly out of focus. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1930s Japan - Tokyo Ginza ] — Pedestrians in front of the famed high-end women's shoe shop Yoshinoya on Ginza Avenue in Tokyo. Ginza Yoshinoya (銀座ヨシノヤ) opened in 1907 (Meiji 40) with the motto, “Comfort is Beauty.” The company still exists today. Japanese text: （大東京）銀座通 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C08C9R–[ 1930s Japan - Tokyo Ginza ] — Pedestrians in front of the famed high-end women's shoe shop Yoshinoya on Ginza Avenue in Tokyo. Ginza Yoshinoya (銀座ヨシノヤ) opened in 1907 (Meiji 40) with the motto, “Comfort is Beauty.” The company still exists today. Japanese text: （大東京）銀座通 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1920s Japan - Jiji Manga Comics 267 ] — Jiji Manga (時事漫画), a comics supplement developed by famed Japanese artist Kitazawa Rakuten (北澤保次, 1876–1955), often called the 'father of manga'. Issue 267 of June 7, 1926 (Taisho 15). Jiji manga was first published by daily newspaper Jiji Shinpo (時事新報) in January 1902 (Meiji 35). It grew into a full-color Sunday supplement in the 1920s. Publication ended in October 1932 (Showa 7). Color lithograph on paper. 20th century vintage newspaper. Stock Photo

RM2C09PXT–[ 1920s Japan - Jiji Manga Comics 267 ] — Jiji Manga (時事漫画), a comics supplement developed by famed Japanese artist Kitazawa Rakuten (北澤保次, 1876–1955), often called the 'father of manga'. Issue 267 of June 7, 1926 (Taisho 15). Jiji manga was first published by daily newspaper Jiji Shinpo (時事新報) in January 1902 (Meiji 35). It grew into a full-color Sunday supplement in the 1920s. Publication ended in October 1932 (Showa 7). Color lithograph on paper. 20th century vintage newspaper.

[ 1920s Japan - Jiji Manga Comics 222 ] — Jiji Manga (時事漫画), a comics supplement developed by famed Japanese artist Kitazawa Rakuten (北澤保次, 1876–1955), often called the 'father of manga'. Issue 222 of July 25, 1925 (Taisho 14). Jiji manga was first published by daily newspaper Jiji Shinpo (時事新報) in January 1902 (Meiji 35). It grew into a full-color Sunday supplement in the 1920s. Publication ended in October 1932 (Showa 7). Color lithograph on paper. 20th century vintage newspaper. Stock Photo

RM2C0AH5B–[ 1920s Japan - Jiji Manga Comics 222 ] — Jiji Manga (時事漫画), a comics supplement developed by famed Japanese artist Kitazawa Rakuten (北澤保次, 1876–1955), often called the 'father of manga'. Issue 222 of July 25, 1925 (Taisho 14). Jiji manga was first published by daily newspaper Jiji Shinpo (時事新報) in January 1902 (Meiji 35). It grew into a full-color Sunday supplement in the 1920s. Publication ended in October 1932 (Showa 7). Color lithograph on paper. 20th century vintage newspaper.

[ 1900s Japan - Kegon Falls Tea House ] — The tea house at Kegon Falls (華厳滝, Kegon Taki) at Lake Chuzenji near Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C0CMYX–[ 1900s Japan - Kegon Falls Tea House ] — The tea house at Kegon Falls (華厳滝, Kegon Taki) at Lake Chuzenji near Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture. 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Steam Train ] — Steam locomotive near Shimohonmyo Hiramatsubashi in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture (諫早下本明平松橋付近汽車進行). Shimohonmyo is now part of Kita-Takakigun (北高来郡). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C0C7ME–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Steam Train ] — Steam locomotive near Shimohonmyo Hiramatsubashi in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture (諫早下本明平松橋付近汽車進行). Shimohonmyo is now part of Kita-Takakigun (北高来郡). 20th century vintage postcard.

RM2C0C446–[ 1945 Japan - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima ] — US military archival photo of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). Warning: clear, but slightly out of focus. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1910s Japan - Ministry of Communications ] — The Ministry of Communications in Kobiki-cho, Kyobashi-ku (current Ginza, Chuo-ku), Tokyo. The building was designed by Japanese architect Shichijiro Satachi, one of the first four students to study under British architect Josiah Conder and graduate from the Imperial College of Engineering (now the Faculty of Engineering of The University of Tokyo). Construction was completed in 1910 (Meiji 43). It was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C09E3J–[ 1910s Japan - Ministry of Communications ] — The Ministry of Communications in Kobiki-cho, Kyobashi-ku (current Ginza, Chuo-ku), Tokyo. The building was designed by Japanese architect Shichijiro Satachi, one of the first four students to study under British architect Josiah Conder and graduate from the Imperial College of Engineering (now the Faculty of Engineering of The University of Tokyo). Construction was completed in 1910 (Meiji 43). It was destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12). 20th century vintage postcard.

RM2C0C52B–[ 1945 Japan - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima ] — US military archival photo of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). Warning: clear, but slightly out of focus. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1910s Japan - Hairdresser at Work ] — A woman dressed in a kimono and facing a mirror has her hair done by a hairdresser. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C07GX1–[ 1910s Japan - Hairdresser at Work ] — A woman dressed in a kimono and facing a mirror has her hair done by a hairdresser. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1900s Japan - Kobe Port ] — Steam launches at the Meriken Hatoba (American Landing Pier or American Wharf), for many years the main pier in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. As the harbor developed, Meriken Hatoba lost its importance as place of entry and in 1987 the pier finally vanished as it was incorporated into Meriken Park. Meriken is the local pronunciation of American. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C0CGMH–[ 1900s Japan - Kobe Port ] — Steam launches at the Meriken Hatoba (American Landing Pier or American Wharf), for many years the main pier in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. As the harbor developed, Meriken Hatoba lost its importance as place of entry and in 1987 the pier finally vanished as it was incorporated into Meriken Park. Meriken is the local pronunciation of American. 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1930s Japan - Inkan Seal Engraver ] — A seal maker engraving an hanko (判子) seal, also known as inkan (印鑑). Seals have been used in Japan instead of signatures in official and personal documents and even art. This postcard is from a series called “Pictures of Various Occupations of Japan,” published in the 1930s. The series offers a great record of small business in Japan during the early Showa Period (1925-1989). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C0B13T–[ 1930s Japan - Inkan Seal Engraver ] — A seal maker engraving an hanko (判子) seal, also known as inkan (印鑑). Seals have been used in Japan instead of signatures in official and personal documents and even art. This postcard is from a series called “Pictures of Various Occupations of Japan,” published in the 1930s. The series offers a great record of small business in Japan during the early Showa Period (1925-1989). 20th century vintage postcard.

[ 1910s Japan - Artisan Embroidering Obi ] — A craftsman in traditional clothing is embroidering a silk obi, a long, broad sash tied around the waist of a kimono. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2C08AHY–[ 1910s Japan - Artisan Embroidering Obi ] — A craftsman in traditional clothing is embroidering a silk obi, a long, broad sash tied around the waist of a kimono. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

[ 1900s Japan - Russo-Japanese War Triumphal Arch ] — The Triumphal Arch in front of Utsunomiya Station in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, in commemoration of Japan’s victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905 (Meiji 38). Japanese text: 宇都宮停車場前奉迎門 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2C0BFMC–[ 1900s Japan - Russo-Japanese War Triumphal Arch ] — The Triumphal Arch in front of Utsunomiya Station in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, in commemoration of Japan’s victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905 (Meiji 38). Japanese text: 宇都宮停車場前奉迎門 20th century vintage postcard.

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