Japanese characters hi-res stock photography and images

Translates as SONG Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara prefecture Japan Stock Photo

RMAYHBA4–Translates as SONG Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara prefecture Japan

English name Acorayda in chinese kanji calligraphy characters or japanese characters Stock Photo

RMEEFEC8–English name Acorayda in chinese kanji calligraphy characters or japanese characters

International Soccer - Friendly - England v Cameroon. The England team on the scoreboard in Japanese characters Stock Photo

RMGABD33–International Soccer - Friendly - England v Cameroon. The England team on the scoreboard in Japanese characters

Kyoto, Japan - May 16, 2017: Row of paper lanterns with Japanese characters along the street to the temple Stock Photo

RFK7JANP–Kyoto, Japan - May 16, 2017: Row of paper lanterns with Japanese characters along the street to the temple

England, London, London Tattoo Convention, Tattoo Detail depicting Japanese Characters Stock Photo

RMHAD8N1–England, London, London Tattoo Convention, Tattoo Detail depicting Japanese Characters

Peacock, Woodblock on paper, A peacock with lowered head stands atop high cliffs. Some Japanese characters., Japan, 19th century, nature studies, Print Stock Photo

RM2DMEYXP–Peacock, Woodblock on paper, A peacock with lowered head stands atop high cliffs. Some Japanese characters., Japan, 19th century, nature studies, Print

Color photograph of a horse cart (with the horse's tail and rear leg visible at right) loaded with low crates that appear to contain vegetables such as gourds, with signs written with Japanese characters visible in the background, likely photographed in Japan during the mid-twentieth century, 1965. () Stock Photo

RMPW038R–Color photograph of a horse cart (with the horse's tail and rear leg visible at right) loaded with low crates that appear to contain vegetables such as gourds, with signs written with Japanese characters visible in the background, likely photographed in Japan during the mid-twentieth century, 1965. ()

Hamburg, Germany, Japanese characters on the screen of a digital camera Stock Photo

RMD311KH–Hamburg, Germany, Japanese characters on the screen of a digital camera

RFE6PYN6–Japanese Chess Shogi

Two pair of chopsticks with Japanese characters on black background Stock Photo

RFAFHX8E–Two pair of chopsticks with Japanese characters on black background

Japanese characters, Japanese Cemetery, Broome, Western Australia, WA, Australia Stock Photo

RMAWR48X–Japanese characters, Japanese Cemetery, Broome, Western Australia, WA, Australia

Tokyo Japan,Ueno,Ueno Park,Ueno koen,Shinobazu Pond,water lilies,fish,carp,koi,memorial,statue,kanji,Japanese,characters,symbols,Japanese,Oriental,Jap Stock Photo

RMMBD8R5–Tokyo Japan,Ueno,Ueno Park,Ueno koen,Shinobazu Pond,water lilies,fish,carp,koi,memorial,statue,kanji,Japanese,characters,symbols,Japanese,Oriental,Jap

Inspired by Egrets in swamp, Two Chinese egrets are sleeping amidst reeds in a swamp in the evening. In wooden box with Japanese characters., painter: Ohara Koson, Japan, 1887 - 1945, schildering: silk, brush, height 126.0 cm × width 60.0 cmheight 218.0 cm × width 67.7 cmheight 7.8 cm × width 69.8 cm, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture Stock Photo

RF2HK9JRT–Inspired by Egrets in swamp, Two Chinese egrets are sleeping amidst reeds in a swamp in the evening. In wooden box with Japanese characters., painter: Ohara Koson, Japan, 1887 - 1945, schildering: silk, brush, height 126.0 cm × width 60.0 cmheight 218.0 cm × width 67.7 cmheight 7.8 cm × width 69.8 cm, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture

RMK3HAAF–England, London, London Tattoo Convention, Tattoo Detail depicting Japanese Characters

Japanese characters on wooden blocks, Japan. Stock Photo

RMBJ8Y3X–Japanese characters on wooden blocks, Japan.

An Asian style bowl with a Made in Japan and Japanese characters mark / label on the base, UK. Concept: Japanese exports, Japan manufacturing Stock Photo

RM2X2B6GH–An Asian style bowl with a Made in Japan and Japanese characters mark / label on the base, UK. Concept: Japanese exports, Japan manufacturing

RMCWTB2D–Japanese characters.

Paper balloons with Japanese characters. Stock Photo

RM2PPJABD–Paper balloons with Japanese characters.

A shy Japanese child poses in front of temple wall with beautiful Japanese characters. Tokyo, Japan Stock Photo

RMA44Y6J–A shy Japanese child poses in front of temple wall with beautiful Japanese characters. Tokyo, Japan

Translates as FRIEND Tomodachi Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara Japan Stock Photo

RMA0TN34–Translates as FRIEND Tomodachi Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara Japan

English name Adriana in chinese kanji calligraphy characters or japanese characters Stock Photo

RMEEFEN1–English name Adriana in chinese kanji calligraphy characters or japanese characters

Japan, Tokio, Japanese characters on paper lanterns Stock Photo

RFC5WG50–Japan, Tokio, Japanese characters on paper lanterns

Tokyo - Japan, May 15, 2017:Wooden sign with in Japanese characters the street name Yoga Sanjo Dori Stock Photo

RFKR0BH7–Tokyo - Japan, May 15, 2017:Wooden sign with in Japanese characters the street name Yoga Sanjo Dori

RMHAD8N6–England, London, London Tattoo Convention, Tattoo Detail depicting Japanese Characters

Tokyo, Japan - May 14, 2017: Row of paper lanterns with Japanese characters along the street at the Kanda Matsuri Festival Stock Photo

RFK5H3A1–Tokyo, Japan - May 14, 2017: Row of paper lanterns with Japanese characters along the street at the Kanda Matsuri Festival

Passe-partout of scroll painting, Passe-partout of scroll painting with Japanese characters, Japan, 1868 - 1912, Meiji-period (1868-1912), silk, paper, lanyards, h 25 cm × w 32 cm Stock Photo

RMW5412T–Passe-partout of scroll painting, Passe-partout of scroll painting with Japanese characters, Japan, 1868 - 1912, Meiji-period (1868-1912), silk, paper, lanyards, h 25 cm × w 32 cm

Japanese characters, lettering in a temple, Japan Stock Photo

RMB70471–Japanese characters, lettering in a temple, Japan

RFE6PYN2–Japanese Chess Shogi

On the occasion of the anniversary of the German-Japanese cultural agreement, Japanese language was accepted as a teaching subject at the SS Heimschule Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium in Templin. Here, a boy is writing Japanese characters on the blackboard. Photo: Baltol Stock Photo

RMTA2C55–On the occasion of the anniversary of the German-Japanese cultural agreement, Japanese language was accepted as a teaching subject at the SS Heimschule Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium in Templin. Here, a boy is writing Japanese characters on the blackboard. Photo: Baltol

RMAWR45H–Japanese characters, Japanese Cemetery, Broome, Western Australia, WA, Australia

Neon sign with Japanese characters; Tokyo, Japan Stock Photo

RM2P773DD–Neon sign with Japanese characters; Tokyo, Japan

Art inspired by Egrets in swamp, Two Chinese egrets are sleeping amidst reeds in a swamp in the evening. In wooden box with Japanese characters., painter: Ohara Koson, Japan, 1887 - 1945, schildering: silk, brush, height 126.0 cm × width 60.0 cmheight 218.0 cm × width 67.7 cmheight 7.8, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photo

RF2HKWJXX–Art inspired by Egrets in swamp, Two Chinese egrets are sleeping amidst reeds in a swamp in the evening. In wooden box with Japanese characters., painter: Ohara Koson, Japan, 1887 - 1945, schildering: silk, brush, height 126.0 cm × width 60.0 cmheight 218.0 cm × width 67.7 cmheight 7.8, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT

Closeup shot of piled rocks with Japanese characters on it Stock Photo

RF2HA6BX2–Closeup shot of piled rocks with Japanese characters on it

RMBJ96NR–Japanese characters on wooden blocks, Japan.

Neon lights with Japanese characters at night in Shinsaibashi, the main shopping district of Osaka, Japan, 1951. Stock Photo

RMK13609–Neon lights with Japanese characters at night in Shinsaibashi, the main shopping district of Osaka, Japan, 1951.

RMCWTB22–Japanese characters.

RM2PPJAC0–Paper balloons with Japanese characters.

RMTRG63B–Japanese Characters

Translates as LOVE Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara prefecture Japan Stock Photo

RMA0TN2B–Translates as LOVE Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara prefecture Japan

Handpainted Japanese characters on wooden boards outside downtown Tokyo restaurant indicating the specials of the day. Stock Photo

RMB42231–Handpainted Japanese characters on wooden boards outside downtown Tokyo restaurant indicating the specials of the day.

Japanese characters spell out 'Soul Consoling Power' on a monument at the Manzanar prison camp outside Lone Pine, CA, where Japanese Americans were unjustly imprisoned during World War II. Stock Photo

RME3W67Y–Japanese characters spell out 'Soul Consoling Power' on a monument at the Manzanar prison camp outside Lone Pine, CA, where Japanese Americans were unjustly imprisoned during World War II.

Woman using iPad tablet computer to learn how to write Japanese characters using education application Stock Photo

RMBR80GK–Woman using iPad tablet computer to learn how to write Japanese characters using education application

RMHAD8N7–England, London, London Tattoo Convention, Tattoo Detail depicting Japanese Characters

Japanese daily newspapers in a newsagent, Kyoto, Japan Stock Photo

RME05GJ0–Japanese daily newspapers in a newsagent, Kyoto, Japan

Scroll painting, Scroll painting with Japanese characters. In wooden box with Japanese characters., Japan, 1800, schildering, paper, montering, h 8.5 cm × w 34.7 cm × d 9 cm Stock Photo

RMW5412P–Scroll painting, Scroll painting with Japanese characters. In wooden box with Japanese characters., Japan, 1800, schildering, paper, montering, h 8.5 cm × w 34.7 cm × d 9 cm

Industrial building with japanese characters in winter, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia Stock Photo

RMBH0YE3–Industrial building with japanese characters in winter, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

RMDK97RJ–Japanese characters I

Granada Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado. Name plate in English letters and Japanese characters . . . - - 539921 Stock Photo

RMDD8W7W–Granada Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado. Name plate in English letters and Japanese characters . . . - - 539921

Sign with Japanese characters for public toilet, Tokyo, Japan Stock Photo

RMW2CHM6–Sign with Japanese characters for public toilet, Tokyo, Japan

Neon sign with Japanese characters, close-up, with crossing cables; Tokyo, Japan Stock Photo

RM2P773FG–Neon sign with Japanese characters, close-up, with crossing cables; Tokyo, Japan

Friedrich Viktor Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1891 - 1965) - a personal seal Gilt bronze Art Nouveau figure by Ch. Yrondy, engraved crowned monogram 'FH' under the socle, on the side manufactory inscription 'Jollet & Cie. - Bronzes - Paris', on green marble socle with recess for the seal, engraved Japanese characters and artist's signature 'Ch. Yrondy'. Height with socle 19.5 cm. With a signed (the signature barely legible) photo of the prince from 1960 and a handwritten letter to Prince Alfons of Bavaria from 1929 with identical crowned monogram. Prince Friedrich of, Editorial-Use-Only Stock Photo

RMT83E87–Friedrich Viktor Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1891 - 1965) - a personal seal Gilt bronze Art Nouveau figure by Ch. Yrondy, engraved crowned monogram 'FH' under the socle, on the side manufactory inscription 'Jollet & Cie. - Bronzes - Paris', on green marble socle with recess for the seal, engraved Japanese characters and artist's signature 'Ch. Yrondy'. Height with socle 19.5 cm. With a signed (the signature barely legible) photo of the prince from 1960 and a handwritten letter to Prince Alfons of Bavaria from 1929 with identical crowned monogram. Prince Friedrich of, Editorial-Use-Only

The black and white Japanese characters above colorful paper lanterns. Stock Photo

RF2XA6CYB–The black and white Japanese characters above colorful paper lanterns.

RMBJ8XXG–Japanese characters on wooden blocks, Japan.

Japanese bible study class, large group of Japanese men in white shirts sitting in a rows in a classroom reading prayer books, a Caucasian missionary and Japanese man sitting at the front of the classroom and gesturing, Japanese characters visible on blackboard, at Wesleyan Methodist Mission, Japan, 1952. Stock Photo

RMK12XPX–Japanese bible study class, large group of Japanese men in white shirts sitting in a rows in a classroom reading prayer books, a Caucasian missionary and Japanese man sitting at the front of the classroom and gesturing, Japanese characters visible on blackboard, at Wesleyan Methodist Mission, Japan, 1952.

RMCWTB4M–Japanese characters.

Candles with Japanese characters. Stock Photo

RM2PPJABP–Candles with Japanese characters.

Artwork on the street in Hiroshima Japan showing a kettle with Japanese characters ( hiragana and kanji ) surrounding it. Stock Photo

RMAXDGX0–Artwork on the street in Hiroshima Japan showing a kettle with Japanese characters ( hiragana and kanji ) surrounding it.

Translates as FLOWER Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara prefecture Japan Stock Photo

RMA0TN3F–Translates as FLOWER Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara prefecture Japan

Japanese characters icons set Stock Vector

RF2GW5AC2–Japanese characters icons set

Learning Japanese. Japanese: Thank you. Stock Photo

RM2WAKNA4–Learning Japanese. Japanese: Thank you.

Photograph showing a Japanese-style wooden stand, with strips of Japanese characters hanging from the roof giving the latest news, America, 1907. This news stand was built and used by Japanese immigrants to the West coast of North America. Date: 1907 Stock Photo

RM2M3K1H8–Photograph showing a Japanese-style wooden stand, with strips of Japanese characters hanging from the roof giving the latest news, America, 1907. This news stand was built and used by Japanese immigrants to the West coast of North America. Date: 1907

Bearded figure with acupuncture points and meridians labeled with Japanese characters. From a medical text published in Osaka, Stock Photo

RMCWBTJM–Bearded figure with acupuncture points and meridians labeled with Japanese characters. From a medical text published in Osaka,

Giant red Japanese lantern with Japanese characters and writing at Sensoji Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo, Japan Stock Photo

RMD6E7FW–Giant red Japanese lantern with Japanese characters and writing at Sensoji Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo, Japan

Japanese Characters, Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), A series of Japanese characters have been carved using thick and thin widths. Large solid ground spaces out the characters which are scattered throughout., Japan, 1780–1830, textile designs, Katagami, Katagami Stock Photo

RM2DME9N7–Japanese Characters, Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), A series of Japanese characters have been carved using thick and thin widths. Large solid ground spaces out the characters which are scattered throughout., Japan, 1780–1830, textile designs, Katagami, Katagami

A wooden sign with Japanese characters, hanging from a tree in Hamarikyu Park in Tokyo, Japan. Stock Photo

RMT2KM1R–A wooden sign with Japanese characters, hanging from a tree in Hamarikyu Park in Tokyo, Japan.

Signs in Japanese characters in Kagoshima Japan Asia Stock Photo

RMPE3CWW–Signs in Japanese characters in Kagoshima Japan Asia

Historic Kanji Japanese writings at a museum. Gero Onsen Gassho Village, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Stock Photo

RME5CGBH–Historic Kanji Japanese writings at a museum. Gero Onsen Gassho Village, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Japanese characters, Yoshida shrine, Shinto, Kyoto, Japan Stock Photo

RMWAF7HE–Japanese characters, Yoshida shrine, Shinto, Kyoto, Japan

RM2P773DH–Neon sign with Japanese characters, close-up, with crossing cables; Tokyo, Japan

RMT83E7Y–Friedrich Viktor Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1891 - 1965) - a personal seal Gilt bronze Art Nouveau figure by Ch. Yrondy, engraved crowned monogram 'FH' under the socle, on the side manufactory inscription 'Jollet & Cie. - Bronzes - Paris', on green marble socle with recess for the seal, engraved Japanese characters and artist's signature 'Ch. Yrondy'. Height with socle 19.5 cm. With a signed (the signature barely legible) photo of the prince from 1960 and a handwritten letter to Prince Alfons of Bavaria from 1929 with identical crowned monogram. Prince Friedrich of, Editorial-Use-Only

This image captures a building with a golden door and roof, adorned with Japanese characters Stock Photo

RF2R7R6MR–This image captures a building with a golden door and roof, adorned with Japanese characters

Japanese characters at Sengakuji temple in Tokyo Japan Stock Photo

RFDE55XD–Japanese characters at Sengakuji temple in Tokyo Japan

Color photograph, showing Japanese men and women, wearing coats and standing inside a wooden building with a clerestory, beneath which is a cream border with Japanese characters written on it, with the back of a man, standing in front of a long table covered with a white cloth and small wooden platforms holding written material, and with a young Buddhist monk, standing on a raised area between the table and a row of shelves containing either booklets or wooden tablets, likely photographed in Japan during the mid-twentieth century, 1965. () Stock Photo

RMR6M0DP–Color photograph, showing Japanese men and women, wearing coats and standing inside a wooden building with a clerestory, beneath which is a cream border with Japanese characters written on it, with the back of a man, standing in front of a long table covered with a white cloth and small wooden platforms holding written material, and with a young Buddhist monk, standing on a raised area between the table and a row of shelves containing either booklets or wooden tablets, likely photographed in Japan during the mid-twentieth century, 1965. ()

RMCWTB57–Japanese characters.

RM2PPJABM–Candles with Japanese characters.

Reland's map of Japan was the first map to use Sino-Japanese characters on a European printed map and represents a radical departure from prior European maps of Japan. Instead of following prior European maps and geographical sources, Reland utilized Japanese maps, most notably a map from the library of Benjamin Dutry, a former director of the Dutch VOC (East India Company). In some respects, this represented a tremendous leap forward in the geographical depiction of Japan, such as in the treatment of Kyushu and in naming the 66 provinces. The map first appeared in 1715 in volume 3 of Jean F Stock Photo

RM2B02GE0–Reland's map of Japan was the first map to use Sino-Japanese characters on a European printed map and represents a radical departure from prior European maps of Japan. Instead of following prior European maps and geographical sources, Reland utilized Japanese maps, most notably a map from the library of Benjamin Dutry, a former director of the Dutch VOC (East India Company). In some respects, this represented a tremendous leap forward in the geographical depiction of Japan, such as in the treatment of Kyushu and in naming the 66 provinces. The map first appeared in 1715 in volume 3 of Jean F

Translates as DANCE Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara prefecture Japan Stock Photo

RMAYHBA6–Translates as DANCE Hand painted and written Japanese characters Calligraphy art by Naomi Saso of Nara prefecture Japan

Japanese characters set icons Stock Vector

RF2GTF2RB–Japanese characters set icons

10 3d Japanese number characters Stock Photo

RFMF5G60–10 3d Japanese number characters

Brockhaus-Efron Japanese Characters 1 Stock Photo

RMKKEMN0–Brockhaus-Efron Japanese Characters 1

Tokyo, Japan - May 14, 2017: Participants dressed in traditional kimono's carrying paper lanterns with Japanese characters at the Kanda Matsuri Festiv Stock Photo

RFK5H3A0–Tokyo, Japan - May 14, 2017: Participants dressed in traditional kimono's carrying paper lanterns with Japanese characters at the Kanda Matsuri Festiv

Inspired by Title Page from the series An Assortment of Women's Customs, From the series Customs of Women, Ogata Gekko, Japanese, 1859-1920, Color woodblock print on paper, Japan, 1891, Meiji Period, 14 x 9 15/16 in., 35.6 x 25.2 cm, Asian, blue, calligraphy, Japanese, Japanese characters, orange, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture Stock Photo

RF2HK4HKN–Inspired by Title Page from the series An Assortment of Women's Customs, From the series Customs of Women, Ogata Gekko, Japanese, 1859-1920, Color woodblock print on paper, Japan, 1891, Meiji Period, 14 x 9 15/16 in., 35.6 x 25.2 cm, Asian, blue, calligraphy, Japanese, Japanese characters, orange, Reimagined by Artotop. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light ray radiance. Photography inspired by surrealism and futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture

Geometric Pattern, Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), Geometric clusters of various punch shapes form a vague weaving pattern. Japanese characters appear on the bottom right corner., Japan, late 18th - mid 19th century, textile designs, Katagami, Katagami Stock Photo

RM2DMY8DP–Geometric Pattern, Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), Geometric clusters of various punch shapes form a vague weaving pattern. Japanese characters appear on the bottom right corner., Japan, late 18th - mid 19th century, textile designs, Katagami, Katagami

[ 1890s Japan - Japanese Parasol Maker ] — A maker of lanterns and paper parasols uses a brush to write kanji (Japanese characters) on a parasol. This image is related to 70219-0018 - Lantern Maker. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo

RMPH0F3P–[ 1890s Japan - Japanese Parasol Maker ] — A maker of lanterns and paper parasols uses a brush to write kanji (Japanese characters) on a parasol. This image is related to 70219-0018 - Lantern Maker. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

Japanese characters outside Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo Japan Asia Stock Photo

RMPDE4D3–Japanese characters outside Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo Japan Asia

Kanji characters inscribed on structure at Yasukuni Jinja shrine commemorating those who died in war Stock Photo

RFAXRN2G–Kanji characters inscribed on structure at Yasukuni Jinja shrine commemorating those who died in war

RMWAF7HC–Japanese characters, Yoshida shrine, Shinto, Kyoto, Japan

RM2P773DJ–Neon sign with Japanese characters, close-up, with crossing cables; Tokyo, Japan

RMT83E81–Friedrich Viktor Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1891 - 1965) - a personal seal Gilt bronze Art Nouveau figure by Ch. Yrondy, engraved crowned monogram 'FH' under the socle, on the side manufactory inscription 'Jollet & Cie. - Bronzes - Paris', on green marble socle with recess for the seal, engraved Japanese characters and artist's signature 'Ch. Yrondy'. Height with socle 19.5 cm. With a signed (the signature barely legible) photo of the prince from 1960 and a handwritten letter to Prince Alfons of Bavaria from 1929 with identical crowned monogram. Prince Friedrich of, Editorial-Use-Only

A vertical of orange torii gates with Japanese characters in Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan Stock Photo

RF2RJ673W–A vertical of orange torii gates with Japanese characters in Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan

Sign with Japanese characters, Immermannstrasse, Little Tokyo, Duesseldorf, Germany, Europe â€‹ Stock Photo

RM2WJ39DN–Sign with Japanese characters, Immermannstrasse, Little Tokyo, Duesseldorf, Germany, Europe â€‹

Color photograph of a group of Japanese people standing outside, near the entrance to a concrete, Art Deco style building (possibly a church or hospital) with a sign written in Japanese characters attached to bamboo poles, and a sign with a red cross visible in the left foreground, likely photographed in Japan during the mid-twentieth century, 1965. () Stock Photo

RMR6M0WB–Color photograph of a group of Japanese people standing outside, near the entrance to a concrete, Art Deco style building (possibly a church or hospital) with a sign written in Japanese characters attached to bamboo poles, and a sign with a red cross visible in the left foreground, likely photographed in Japan during the mid-twentieth century, 1965. ()

RMCWTB3N–Japanese characters.

Rock with Japanese characters in the Shimogamo Shrine. Stock Photo

RM2PPJ9MT–Rock with Japanese characters in the Shimogamo Shrine.

RM2B02W52–Reland's map of Japan was the first map to use Sino-Japanese characters on a European printed map and represents a radical departure from prior European maps of Japan. Instead of following prior European maps and geographical sources, Reland utilized Japanese maps, most notably a map from the library of Benjamin Dutry, a former director of the Dutch VOC (East India Company). In some respects, this represented a tremendous leap forward in the geographical depiction of Japan, such as in the treatment of Kyushu and in naming the 66 provinces. The map first appeared in 1715 in volume 3 of Jean F