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Japanese man in traditional costume Stock Photo

RMF4MN0F–Japanese man in traditional costume

Studio portrait of a Japanese man in traditional costume and carrying a sword, by Felice Beato, photographer Published: [between 1863 and 1877] Stock Photo

RMDYF18F–Studio portrait of a Japanese man in traditional costume and carrying a sword, by Felice Beato, photographer Published: [between 1863 and 1877]

Two actresses in kimono in the aisle of a garden, a Japanese man in traditional costume behind. Deux actrices en kimono dans l'allée d'un jardin, un homme en costume traditionnel japonais derrière elles. Photographie anonyme, vers 1900. Paris, musée Carnavalet. Stock Photo

RM2B8TXRC–Two actresses in kimono in the aisle of a garden, a Japanese man in traditional costume behind. Deux actrices en kimono dans l'allée d'un jardin, un homme en costume traditionnel japonais derrière elles. Photographie anonyme, vers 1900. Paris, musée Carnavalet.

A Japanese man in traditional costume of Kimono. Japan, Asia. Journey to Japan by Aime Humbert 1863-1864 from Le Tour du Monde 1867 Stock Photo

RM2JFD83H–A Japanese man in traditional costume of Kimono. Japan, Asia. Journey to Japan by Aime Humbert 1863-1864 from Le Tour du Monde 1867

Vintage 19th century photograph: man in winter costume with sword, probably the work of the Japanese studio of Shimooka Renjo. Stock Photo

RM2K64DT0–Vintage 19th century photograph: man in winter costume with sword, probably the work of the Japanese studio of Shimooka Renjo.

Okinawan man in traditional costume at Ryukyu Mura historical village, Okinawa, Japan Stock Photo

RMDJ1NRB–Okinawan man in traditional costume at Ryukyu Mura historical village, Okinawa, Japan

Japanese man in traditional costume smoking a cigarette at the Mitama Festival in Tokyo Japan Stock Photo

RMB22YNN–Japanese man in traditional costume smoking a cigarette at the Mitama Festival in Tokyo Japan

Young Japanese promotional people dressed in traditional costume, promoting the city of Matsuyama, Japan. Kimono, kimonos, parasols, young man, women Stock Photo

RMEKN71K–Young Japanese promotional people dressed in traditional costume, promoting the city of Matsuyama, Japan. Kimono, kimonos, parasols, young man, women

Takayama, Japan - October 9, 2015: Japanese man in traditional costume with lacquered helmet during Autumn Takayama Festival Stock Photo

RF2FK36HP–Takayama, Japan - October 9, 2015: Japanese man in traditional costume with lacquered helmet during Autumn Takayama Festival

A Japanese Warrior Actor shooting Bow and Arrow in Archery Ritual Stage Performance and wearing Traditional Costume from Japan Stock Photo

RMACGKMM–A Japanese Warrior Actor shooting Bow and Arrow in Archery Ritual Stage Performance and wearing Traditional Costume from Japan

JAPANESE MAN IN TRADITIONAL COSTUME PRAYING Stock Photo

RMA257FD–JAPANESE MAN IN TRADITIONAL COSTUME PRAYING

Japanese women in traditional kimono dress, tokyo, japan Stock Photo

RMGD3M2X–Japanese women in traditional kimono dress, tokyo, japan

Asakusa.Senso-ji Temple. man dressed in traditional kimono.Tokyo city, Japan, Asia Stock Photo

RFHJPHRP–Asakusa.Senso-ji Temple. man dressed in traditional kimono.Tokyo city, Japan, Asia

Japan, Okayama, Kurashiki City, Couple in traditional costume Stock Photo

RMJPAFYK–Japan, Okayama, Kurashiki City, Couple in traditional costume

Man in Traditional Clothing and Hat in Front of Full Bloom Cherry Blossoms, Kyoto, Japan Stock Photo

RMABB7N7–Man in Traditional Clothing and Hat in Front of Full Bloom Cherry Blossoms, Kyoto, Japan

Paris, France, Japanese Man in Traditional Costume, Holding protest Sign in Large Crowd of People, Protesting Nuclear Energy, Reacting to Fukishima Accident, japanese migrants Stock Photo

RM2RKYX9P–Paris, France, Japanese Man in Traditional Costume, Holding protest Sign in Large Crowd of People, Protesting Nuclear Energy, Reacting to Fukishima Accident, japanese migrants

A man plays the yokobue, or traditional Japanese transverse flute at the Otaue Matsuri, Rice Planting Festival, in Himeji, Japan Stock Photo

RMD26RHH–A man plays the yokobue, or traditional Japanese transverse flute at the Otaue Matsuri, Rice Planting Festival, in Himeji, Japan

A photograph of a noble Japanese man, published in Views & Costumes of Japan by Stillfried and Andersen (Yokohama, 1877). Stock Photo

RF2N092MB–A photograph of a noble Japanese man, published in Views & Costumes of Japan by Stillfried and Andersen (Yokohama, 1877).

Young man in Samurai dress and armour 1890 Unkown Photographer, Japanese hand-coloured black and white photo Japan late 19th - beginning of 20th-century vintage albumen photograph ( Historic History ) digital improved reproduction . Stock Photo

RM2XYND3R–Young man in Samurai dress and armour 1890 Unkown Photographer, Japanese hand-coloured black and white photo Japan late 19th - beginning of 20th-century vintage albumen photograph ( Historic History ) digital improved reproduction .

Japanese priest in traditional costume Stock Photo

RMF4MM8P–Japanese priest in traditional costume

Man wearing kabuki costume in a traditional festival, Jidai Matsuri Festival, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan Stock Photo

RMB1H7CJ–Man wearing kabuki costume in a traditional festival, Jidai Matsuri Festival, Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Kyoka hassen sono ni (Translation: Eight Kyoka poets 2) By Yajima, active 19th century, Japanese artist. Painting d to between 1818 and 1824. Print shows three men and a woman (poets); one man is standing behind a low screen, reading; another is sitting on the floor in front of the screen, feeding a turtle from a bowl; the third man and the woman are standing on the left. Stock Photo

RM2A5YNJW–Kyoka hassen sono ni (Translation: Eight Kyoka poets 2) By Yajima, active 19th century, Japanese artist. Painting d to between 1818 and 1824. Print shows three men and a woman (poets); one man is standing behind a low screen, reading; another is sitting on the floor in front of the screen, feeding a turtle from a bowl; the third man and the woman are standing on the left.

RM2JTK6WT–A Japanese man in traditional costume of Kimono. Japan, Asia. Journey to Japan by Aime Humbert 1863-1864 from Le Tour du Monde 1867

Vintage 19th century photograph: man in winter costume, probably the work of the Japanese studio of Shimooka Renjo. Stock Photo

RM2RGB14B–Vintage 19th century photograph: man in winter costume, probably the work of the Japanese studio of Shimooka Renjo.

RMDJ1MXH–Okinawan man in traditional costume at Ryukyu Mura historical village, Okinawa, Japan

Japanese man in traditional costume smoking a cigarette at the Mitama Festival (Matsuri) in Tokyo, Japan Stock Photo

RMB22YNY–Japanese man in traditional costume smoking a cigarette at the Mitama Festival (Matsuri) in Tokyo, Japan

Rickshaw puller (driver? operator?) awaiting custom. Kyoto, Japan. Young Japanese man wearing traditional clothes; clothing; costume; jinrikisha; Asia Stock Photo

RMEK48GH–Rickshaw puller (driver? operator?) awaiting custom. Kyoto, Japan. Young Japanese man wearing traditional clothes; clothing; costume; jinrikisha; Asia

Japanese man in costume smiling broadly Stock Photo

RMM0EYXA–Japanese man in costume smiling broadly

A Japanese tourist in traditional costume on Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, an island in Hiroshima Bay, Japan Stock Photo

RFR17FE2–A Japanese tourist in traditional costume on Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, an island in Hiroshima Bay, Japan

Japanese couple dressed in traditional costume, having their photographs taken a few days before the actual wedding. Stock Photo

RMJH0PKM–Japanese couple dressed in traditional costume, having their photographs taken a few days before the actual wedding.

An elderly Ainu couple in their traditional dress pose with Japanese school girls visiting an Ainu village on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. The bearded man sits next to his wife with a faint tattoo resembling a mustache around her mouth. The painful tradition of facial tattooing during the childhood of Ainu girls was to indicate she was qualified for marriage.The practice has since been outlawed by the Japanese government. The old man and woman were two of only 300 pure-blooded Ainu (pronounced I-noo) still living when they posed for this historical photograph in 1962. Stock Photo

RM2B4384X–An elderly Ainu couple in their traditional dress pose with Japanese school girls visiting an Ainu village on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. The bearded man sits next to his wife with a faint tattoo resembling a mustache around her mouth. The painful tradition of facial tattooing during the childhood of Ainu girls was to indicate she was qualified for marriage.The practice has since been outlawed by the Japanese government. The old man and woman were two of only 300 pure-blooded Ainu (pronounced I-noo) still living when they posed for this historical photograph in 1962.

Japanese woman geisha in traditional kimono and meets and Kino Kitsune fox mask greets man in a dark background. Traditional Japanese performance. Stock Photo

RF2G72WMN–Japanese woman geisha in traditional kimono and meets and Kino Kitsune fox mask greets man in a dark background. Traditional Japanese performance.

RMJPAFYT–Japan, Okayama, Kurashiki City, Couple in traditional costume

RMABB7N5–Man in Traditional Clothing and Hat in Front of Full Bloom Cherry Blossoms, Kyoto, Japan

Paris, France, Portrait Japanese Man in Traditional Costume, Holding protest Sign in Large Crowd of People, Protesting Nuclear Energy, Reacting to Fukishima Accident, japanese migrants Stock Photo

RM2RKYX99–Paris, France, Portrait Japanese Man in Traditional Costume, Holding protest Sign in Large Crowd of People, Protesting Nuclear Energy, Reacting to Fukishima Accident, japanese migrants

Monk, vintage, in traditional costume, in Ginza St ( Chuo-Dori), Ginza, Tokyo city, Japan, Asia Stock Photo

RMHJPGK8–Monk, vintage, in traditional costume, in Ginza St ( Chuo-Dori), Ginza, Tokyo city, Japan, Asia

Man dressed in traditional costume at the Japanese Festival Stock Photo

RMDTJ511–Man dressed in traditional costume at the Japanese Festival

RM2XYND2N–Young man in Samurai dress and armour 1890 Unkown Photographer, Japanese hand-coloured black and white photo Japan late 19th - beginning of 20th-century vintage albumen photograph ( Historic History ) digital improved reproduction .

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Meiji Shrine, Horseback Archer (Yabusame) dressed in Traditional Costume Stock Photo

RMW4FD7K–Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Meiji Shrine, Horseback Archer (Yabusame) dressed in Traditional Costume

Japanese people in traditional costumes set. Woman and man in national clothes, male and female characters wearing different kimono and holding paper fan, umbrella cartoon vector illustration Stock Vector

RF2Y5H5JF–Japanese people in traditional costumes set. Woman and man in national clothes, male and female characters wearing different kimono and holding paper fan, umbrella cartoon vector illustration

Ninja warrior posing in front of famous Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu Japan Stock Photo

RMF51C0B–Ninja warrior posing in front of famous Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu Japan

A rickshaw pulled by a male in traditional worker's uniform and a female passenger in Kimono, Japanese traditional costume, Kyoto, Japan Stock Photo

RMHX4N0M–A rickshaw pulled by a male in traditional worker's uniform and a female passenger in Kimono, Japanese traditional costume, Kyoto, Japan

c.1880s Japan - Japanese actors in costume Stock Photo

RM2K64268–c.1880s Japan - Japanese actors in costume

Okinawan man in traditional costume Ryukyu Mura, historical village, Okinawa, Japan Stock Photo

RMDAPD9D–Okinawan man in traditional costume Ryukyu Mura, historical village, Okinawa, Japan

RMA4HW5C–A Japanese Warrior Actor shooting Bow and Arrow in Archery Ritual Stage Performance and wearing Traditional Costume from Japan

Japanese Shinto priest in traditional costume carrying a heavy bag down steps at The Grand Shrine, Ise (Ise Jingu), Japan. Inner Shrine; robe; robes Stock Photo

RMENFKEC–Japanese Shinto priest in traditional costume carrying a heavy bag down steps at The Grand Shrine, Ise (Ise Jingu), Japan. Inner Shrine; robe; robes

RMCBPC8T–Japanese man in costume smiling broadly

Young japanese man dressed in cosplay costume Stock Photo

RMD7K5M8–Young japanese man dressed in cosplay costume

Young Japanese couple in traditional dress, Yukata Kimono, being photgraphed prior to their wedding. Stock Photo

RMJ8Y742–Young Japanese couple in traditional dress, Yukata Kimono, being photgraphed prior to their wedding.

An elderly Ainu couple pose in traditional dress with souvenirs they sell in a native home that is open to tourists on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. The 70-year-old bearded man sits next to his 84-year-old aunt with a tattoo around her mouth that resembles a mustache. The painful tradition of rubbing soot into cuts in the skin during childhood to ward off evil spirits and to indicate a girl was ready for marriage has since been outlawed by the Japanese government. The woman was one of only 300 pure-blooded Ainu still living when this historical photograph was taken in 1962. Stock Photo

RM2B4384T–An elderly Ainu couple pose in traditional dress with souvenirs they sell in a native home that is open to tourists on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. The 70-year-old bearded man sits next to his 84-year-old aunt with a tattoo around her mouth that resembles a mustache. The painful tradition of rubbing soot into cuts in the skin during childhood to ward off evil spirits and to indicate a girl was ready for marriage has since been outlawed by the Japanese government. The woman was one of only 300 pure-blooded Ainu still living when this historical photograph was taken in 1962.

Japanese geisha in traditional kimono and fox mask holding sphere lamp and samurai warrior in armor are sitting on the knees in the dark. Traditional Stock Photo

RF2G7135M–Japanese geisha in traditional kimono and fox mask holding sphere lamp and samurai warrior in armor are sitting on the knees in the dark. Traditional

Japanese couple in traditional costume visiting the autumn leaves at Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Stock Photo

RMEEA582–Japanese couple in traditional costume visiting the autumn leaves at Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.

Japanese Coolie in Winter Dress, Hand-Colored Albumen Photograph, Circa 1870 Stock Photo

RMCY89HH–Japanese Coolie in Winter Dress, Hand-Colored Albumen Photograph, Circa 1870

Japanese couple in traditional costume. Stock Photo

RM2PPJA02–Japanese couple in traditional costume.

Japanese ninja concept. Man in traditional Asian costume in front of traditional building. Culture and history of Japan. Linear flat vector Stock Vector

RF2XCF1MH–Japanese ninja concept. Man in traditional Asian costume in front of traditional building. Culture and history of Japan. Linear flat vector

Traditional Japanese scene, Japanese woman and man in traditional costume walking in the snow, Art of Japan. Kitagawa Utamaro (c. 1753 to 31 October 1 Stock Photo

RM2GCE3EK–Traditional Japanese scene, Japanese woman and man in traditional costume walking in the snow, Art of Japan. Kitagawa Utamaro (c. 1753 to 31 October 1

Cute boy and girl couple in national Japanese costume doing kneeling bow (zarei). Vector clip art illustration. Stock Vector

RF2Y5GY0F–Cute boy and girl couple in national Japanese costume doing kneeling bow (zarei). Vector clip art illustration.

Japan, Tokyo, Meiji Jingu shrine, Seijin No Hi, Adult's Day, man and woman wearing traditional kimono Stock Photo

RMEFH28T–Japan, Tokyo, Meiji Jingu shrine, Seijin No Hi, Adult's Day, man and woman wearing traditional kimono

A traditional japanese bed, Japan. An adventure in Japan by Eugene Collache, 1868-1869 Stock Photo

RM2KP8DKM–A traditional japanese bed, Japan. An adventure in Japan by Eugene Collache, 1868-1869

Asakusa.Senso-ji Temple. couple dressed in traditional kimono during Sanja Matsuri.Tokyo city, Japan, Asia Stock Photo

RFHJPJH4–Asakusa.Senso-ji Temple. couple dressed in traditional kimono during Sanja Matsuri.Tokyo city, Japan, Asia

A rickshaw pulled by a male in traditional worker's uniform and two female passengers in Kimono, Japanese traditional costume, Kyoto, Japan Stock Photo

RMHX4N79–A rickshaw pulled by a male in traditional worker's uniform and two female passengers in Kimono, Japanese traditional costume, Kyoto, Japan

RM2K64FD4–c.1880's Japan - Japanese actors in costume

A central part of a traditional Japanese wedding is having a professional photographer take pictures of the couple and their rel Stock Photo

RME1WMKW–A central part of a traditional Japanese wedding is having a professional photographer take pictures of the couple and their rel

RMAC710R–A Japanese Warrior Actor shooting Bow and Arrow in Archery Ritual Stage Performance and wearing Traditional Costume from Japan

Japanese man wearing traditional samurai armour / armor, including helmet and swords Stock Photo

RME5WG2M–Japanese man wearing traditional samurai armour / armor, including helmet and swords

Japanese man and woman in tradional clothes Stock Vector

RF2GXART9–Japanese man and woman in tradional clothes

RMD7K5K9–Young japanese man dressed in cosplay costume

Japanese couple in bamboo forest Stock Photo

RMD3FA7W–Japanese couple in bamboo forest

A Japanese dancer performs a traditional dance at a ceremony in the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo Japan. Stock Photo

RMA6X46W–A Japanese dancer performs a traditional dance at a ceremony in the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo Japan.

Japanese couple in traditional costumes are sitting on the knees Stock Photo

RF2G70405–Japanese couple in traditional costumes are sitting on the knees

[ 1870s Japan - Japanese Man in Court Costume ] — Man in court costume wearing a kanmuri hat (冠), ca 1877 (Meiji 10). 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo

RM2BMGK4J–[ 1870s Japan - Japanese Man in Court Costume ] — Man in court costume wearing a kanmuri hat (冠), ca 1877 (Meiji 10). 19th century vintage albumen photograph.

RMJF8HDB–Japanese couple dressed in traditional costume, having their photographs taken a few days before the actual wedding.

An elderly Ainu man with a long beard and wearing a crown of wood fibers poses in traditional dress inside his rural home on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. His clothing has designs to ward off evil spirits. The 76-year-old man was one of only 300 pure-blooded Ainu (pronounced I-noo) still living when this historical photograph was taken in 1962. Since that time the Ainu have assimilated into Japanese society and their age-old crafts, customs and ceremonies are only kept alive in special villages for tourists. The Ainu were officially recognized as indigenous people of Japan in 2008. Stock Photo

RM2B439EJ–An elderly Ainu man with a long beard and wearing a crown of wood fibers poses in traditional dress inside his rural home on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. His clothing has designs to ward off evil spirits. The 76-year-old man was one of only 300 pure-blooded Ainu (pronounced I-noo) still living when this historical photograph was taken in 1962. Since that time the Ainu have assimilated into Japanese society and their age-old crafts, customs and ceremonies are only kept alive in special villages for tourists. The Ainu were officially recognized as indigenous people of Japan in 2008.

Japanese groom in traditional clothes, Meiji shine, (Meiji Jingū), Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan Stock Photo

RMDJ233H–Japanese groom in traditional clothes, Meiji shine, (Meiji Jingū), Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Japanese couple in traditional dress. Stock Photo

RM2PPJBX9–Japanese couple in traditional dress.

Cute boy and girl couple in national Japanese costume sitting on the floor (seiza). Vector clip art illustration. Stock Vector

RF2Y3YJYC–Cute boy and girl couple in national Japanese costume sitting on the floor (seiza). Vector clip art illustration.

Man dressed in full samurai armor participates in the Sannosai festival Stock Photo

RMACER0A–Man dressed in full samurai armor participates in the Sannosai festival

Ainu characters in traditional costume. Indigenous ethnic group of Hokkaido and northern Honshu, in the northern part of Japan, as well as the Kuril Islands and the southern half of the island of Sakhalin in Russia. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1880 Stock Photo

RM2E3BY56–Ainu characters in traditional costume. Indigenous ethnic group of Hokkaido and northern Honshu, in the northern part of Japan, as well as the Kuril Islands and the southern half of the island of Sakhalin in Russia. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1880

Actor in traditional costume during a Kabuki theatre performance, Japan. Stock Photo

RMHMCRXT–Actor in traditional costume during a Kabuki theatre performance, Japan.

Newly weded young couple in traditional Japanese wedding attire posing for camera, Kyoto, Japan Stock Photo

RMHNJG62–Newly weded young couple in traditional Japanese wedding attire posing for camera, Kyoto, Japan

RMDR2WMG–Japanese man

Man in traditional costume demonstrating samurai sword skills outside in Japan with other competitors sitting at the back Stock Photo

RFTTNMXJ–Man in traditional costume demonstrating samurai sword skills outside in Japan with other competitors sitting at the back

RMACGKNJ–A Japanese Warrior Actor shooting Bow and Arrow in Archery Ritual Stage Performance and wearing Traditional Costume from Japan

Couple dressed in traditional Yukata (man) and kimono (woman). In the subway (Higashi Nihonbashi station).Tokyo city, Japan, Asia Stock Photo

RMHJPGNY–Couple dressed in traditional Yukata (man) and kimono (woman). In the subway (Higashi Nihonbashi station).Tokyo city, Japan, Asia

actor in the representation of patriotic dramas, albumin paper, black and white positive process, hand-colored, image size: height: 21.00 cm; width: 27.00 cm, inscribed, in white exposed: 1066. in black ink: actor in the representation of patriotic dramas, inscribed: recto o. right: printed in blue: 96, travel photography, portrait photography, actor, actress, theater costume, stage set, stage design, man, group portrait, Kabuki is the traditional Japanese theater of the bourgeoisie of the Edo period and combines song and dance. Kabuki means weird. Originally it was danced in flashy costumes Stock Photo

RM2DNNNKH–actor in the representation of patriotic dramas, albumin paper, black and white positive process, hand-colored, image size: height: 21.00 cm; width: 27.00 cm, inscribed, in white exposed: 1066. in black ink: actor in the representation of patriotic dramas, inscribed: recto o. right: printed in blue: 96, travel photography, portrait photography, actor, actress, theater costume, stage set, stage design, man, group portrait, Kabuki is the traditional Japanese theater of the bourgeoisie of the Edo period and combines song and dance. Kabuki means weird. Originally it was danced in flashy costumes

KAGAWA, JAPAN - JANUARY 13, 2019: Young Japanese man wearing traditional kimono for the coming of age day celebration, they turn twenty in Kagawa, Jap Stock Photo

RMRF4H4H–KAGAWA, JAPAN - JANUARY 13, 2019: Young Japanese man wearing traditional kimono for the coming of age day celebration, they turn twenty in Kagawa, Jap

RMD3FAAM–Japanese couple in bamboo forest

RMA6X46X–A Japanese dancer performs a traditional dance at a ceremony in the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo Japan.

Japanese couple in traditional costumes standing on a dark background. Stock Photo

RF2G7057N–Japanese couple in traditional costumes standing on a dark background.

Man in Japanese festive folk clothes - Vector Stock Photo

RF2K28R7P–Man in Japanese festive folk clothes - Vector

RMJF8HDD–Japanese couple dressed in traditional costume, having their photographs taken a few days before the actual wedding.

A 70-year-old bearded Ainu man in traditional dress and wearing a crown of wood fibers holds a ceremonial sword in a native home on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. His clothing has designs to ward off evil spirits. The man was one of only 300 pure-blooded Ainu (pronounced I-noo) still living when he posed for this historical photograph in 1962. Since that time the Ainu have assimilated into Japanese society and their age-old crafts, customs and ceremonies are only kept alive in special villages for tourists. The Ainu were officially recognized as indigenous people of Japan in 2008. Stock Photo

RM2B439E7–A 70-year-old bearded Ainu man in traditional dress and wearing a crown of wood fibers holds a ceremonial sword in a native home on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan. His clothing has designs to ward off evil spirits. The man was one of only 300 pure-blooded Ainu (pronounced I-noo) still living when he posed for this historical photograph in 1962. Since that time the Ainu have assimilated into Japanese society and their age-old crafts, customs and ceremonies are only kept alive in special villages for tourists. The Ainu were officially recognized as indigenous people of Japan in 2008.

Japanese bride and groom in traditional clothes, Meiji shine, (Meiji Jingū), Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan Stock Photo

RMDJ23C9–Japanese bride and groom in traditional clothes, Meiji shine, (Meiji Jingū), Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

The inside of a Japanese restaurant or cafe in an old, traditional style, from the pre-war part of the Showa era. Old fashioned; Tokyo, Japan; Asia Stock Photo

RMEKN79F–The inside of a Japanese restaurant or cafe in an old, traditional style, from the pre-war part of the Showa era. Old fashioned; Tokyo, Japan; Asia

Cartoon samurai character drawing in traditional kimono and straw hat. Japanese warrior with katana sword, isolated vector clip art illustration. Stock Vector

RFW16MPJ–Cartoon samurai character drawing in traditional kimono and straw hat. Japanese warrior with katana sword, isolated vector clip art illustration.

Traditional Japanese woodblock print, standing female and a sitting man dressed in costume of the Floating World on a white background, cutting paths Stock Photo

RF2X86W2E–Traditional Japanese woodblock print, standing female and a sitting man dressed in costume of the Floating World on a white background, cutting paths