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![[ 1930s Japan - Japanese Soldiers and French Tank ] — Two Japanese soldiers stand in front of a French Renault FT-17 light infantry tank, one the most revolutionary tank designs in history. Japan imported 13 FT-17's in 1919 (Taisho 8), which were used in the Manchurian Incident (1931-1932) and for training. The French guns were replaced with Japanese armament. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W2RT6K/1930s-japan-japanese-soldiers-and-french-tank-two-japanese-soldiers-stand-in-front-of-a-french-renault-ft-17-light-infantry-tank-one-the-most-revolutionary-tank-designs-in-history-japan-imported-13-ft-17s-in-1919-taisho-8-which-were-used-in-the-manchurian-incident-1931-1932-and-for-training-the-french-guns-were-replaced-with-japanese-armament-20th-century-vintage-gelatin-silver-print-W2RT6K.jpg "[ 1930s Japan - Japanese Soldiers and French Tank ] — Two Japanese soldiers stand in front of a French Renault FT-17 light infantry tank, one the most revolutionary tank designs in history. Japan imported 13 FT-17's in 1919 (Taisho 8), which were used in the Manchurian Incident (1931-1932) and for training. The French guns were replaced with Japanese armament. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo")
RMW2RT6K–[ 1930s Japan - Japanese Soldiers and French Tank ] — Two Japanese soldiers stand in front of a French Renault FT-17 light infantry tank, one the most revolutionary tank designs in history. Japan imported 13 FT-17's in 1919 (Taisho 8), which were used in the Manchurian Incident (1931-1932) and for training. The French guns were replaced with Japanese armament. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.
![[ 1860s Japan - Kyobashi Bridge at Osaka Castle ] — An extremely rare view of the wooden Kyobashi Bridge crossing the Neyagawa River (寝屋川) at Osaka Castle, Osaka, ca. 1860s (early Meiji). The bridge, first erected in 1623, was named Kyobashi because the road it connected to lead to Kyoto (京街道, Kyokaido). In 1885 (Meiji 18) the bridge was washed away during a flood and replaced with an iron construction. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W339RH/1860s-japan-kyobashi-bridge-at-osaka-castle-an-extremely-rare-view-of-the-wooden-kyobashi-bridge-crossing-the-neyagawa-river-at-osaka-castle-osaka-ca-1860s-early-meiji-the-bridge-first-erected-in-1623-was-named-kyobashi-because-the-road-it-connected-to-lead-to-kyoto-kyokaido-in-1885-meiji-18-the-bridge-was-washed-away-during-a-flood-and-replaced-with-an-iron-construction-19th-century-vintage-albumen-photograph-W339RH.jpg "[ 1860s Japan - Kyobashi Bridge at Osaka Castle ] — An extremely rare view of the wooden Kyobashi Bridge crossing the Neyagawa River (寝屋川) at Osaka Castle, Osaka, ca. 1860s (early Meiji). The bridge, first erected in 1623, was named Kyobashi because the road it connected to lead to Kyoto (京街道, Kyokaido). In 1885 (Meiji 18) the bridge was washed away during a flood and replaced with an iron construction. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo")
RMW339RH–[ 1860s Japan - Kyobashi Bridge at Osaka Castle ] — An extremely rare view of the wooden Kyobashi Bridge crossing the Neyagawa River (寝屋川) at Osaka Castle, Osaka, ca. 1860s (early Meiji). The bridge, first erected in 1623, was named Kyobashi because the road it connected to lead to Kyoto (京街道, Kyokaido). In 1885 (Meiji 18) the bridge was washed away during a flood and replaced with an iron construction. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
![[ 1890s Japan - Shinbashi Bridge at Ginza, Tokyo ] — A view on the Shinbashi (also Shimbashi) bridge and Ginza avenue in Tokyo, sometime between 1882 (Meiji 15) and 1895 (Meiji 28). The wooden bridge over the Shiodomegawa (Shiodome River) was replaced with an iron bridge in April 1899 (Meiji 32). This image was published in 1895 (Meiji 28) by Kazumasa Ogawa in Scenes of the Eastern Capital of Japan. 19th century vintage collotype print. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W33P63/1890s-japan-shinbashi-bridge-at-ginza-tokyo-a-view-on-the-shinbashi-also-shimbashi-bridge-and-ginza-avenue-in-tokyo-sometime-between-1882-meiji-15-and-1895-meiji-28-the-wooden-bridge-over-the-shiodomegawa-shiodome-river-was-replaced-with-an-iron-bridge-in-april-1899-meiji-32-this-image-was-published-in-1895-meiji-28-by-kazumasa-ogawa-in-scenes-of-the-eastern-capital-of-japan-19th-century-vintage-collotype-print-W33P63.jpg "[ 1890s Japan - Shinbashi Bridge at Ginza, Tokyo ] — A view on the Shinbashi (also Shimbashi) bridge and Ginza avenue in Tokyo, sometime between 1882 (Meiji 15) and 1895 (Meiji 28). The wooden bridge over the Shiodomegawa (Shiodome River) was replaced with an iron bridge in April 1899 (Meiji 32). This image was published in 1895 (Meiji 28) by Kazumasa Ogawa in Scenes of the Eastern Capital of Japan. 19th century vintage collotype print. Stock Photo")
RMW33P63–[ 1890s Japan - Shinbashi Bridge at Ginza, Tokyo ] — A view on the Shinbashi (also Shimbashi) bridge and Ginza avenue in Tokyo, sometime between 1882 (Meiji 15) and 1895 (Meiji 28). The wooden bridge over the Shiodomegawa (Shiodome River) was replaced with an iron bridge in April 1899 (Meiji 32). This image was published in 1895 (Meiji 28) by Kazumasa Ogawa in Scenes of the Eastern Capital of Japan. 19th century vintage collotype print.
![[ 1900s Japan - Aioibashi Bridge, Hiroshima ] — Aioibashi Bridge (相生橋) in Hiroshima. The wooden bridge was first built in 1878 (Meiji 11). It was replaced by a ferro-concrete structure in 1932 (Showa 7). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W5D45A/1900s-japan-aioibashi-bridge-hiroshima-aioibashi-bridge-in-hiroshima-the-wooden-bridge-was-first-built-in-1878-meiji-11-it-was-replaced-by-a-ferro-concrete-structure-in-1932-showa-7-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W5D45A.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Aioibashi Bridge, Hiroshima ] — Aioibashi Bridge (相生橋) in Hiroshima. The wooden bridge was first built in 1878 (Meiji 11). It was replaced by a ferro-concrete structure in 1932 (Showa 7). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW5D45A–[ 1900s Japan - Aioibashi Bridge, Hiroshima ] — Aioibashi Bridge (相生橋) in Hiroshima. The wooden bridge was first built in 1878 (Meiji 11). It was replaced by a ferro-concrete structure in 1932 (Showa 7). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ c. 1880s Japan - Shinbashi, Tokyo ] — A view on the Shinbashi (also Shimbashi) bridge and Ginza avenue in Tokyo, sometime between 1882 and 1899. The wooden bridge over the Shiodomegawa (Shiodome River) was replaced with an iron bridge in April 1899. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/PGFH3G/c-1880s-japan-shinbashi-tokyo-a-view-on-the-shinbashi-also-shimbashi-bridge-and-ginza-avenue-in-tokyo-sometime-between-1882-and-1899-the-wooden-bridge-over-the-shiodomegawa-shiodome-river-was-replaced-with-an-iron-bridge-in-april-1899-19th-century-vintage-albumen-photograph-PGFH3G.jpg "[ c. 1880s Japan - Shinbashi, Tokyo ] — A view on the Shinbashi (also Shimbashi) bridge and Ginza avenue in Tokyo, sometime between 1882 and 1899. The wooden bridge over the Shiodomegawa (Shiodome River) was replaced with an iron bridge in April 1899. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo")
RMPGFH3G–[ c. 1880s Japan - Shinbashi, Tokyo ] — A view on the Shinbashi (also Shimbashi) bridge and Ginza avenue in Tokyo, sometime between 1882 and 1899. The wooden bridge over the Shiodomegawa (Shiodome River) was replaced with an iron bridge in April 1899. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
![[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Stone Bridge, Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8NPG0/1910s-japan-shinsaibashi-stone-bridge-osaka-shinsaibashi-bridge-across-the-nagahori-canal-in-osaka-japan-the-stone-bridge-in-this-image-was-opened-in-1909-meiji-42-and-replaced-a-german-made-steel-bridge-in-use-since-1873-meiji-6-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W8NPG0.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Stone Bridge, Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW8NPG0–[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Stone Bridge, Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Modern Steel Bridge, Yokohama ] — Oebashi Bridge (大江橋) and Yokohama Station in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The steel pratt truss bridge was designed by Toshihiko Watanuki (綿貫利彦) and completed in 1902 (Meiji 35). It was replaced in 1921 (Taisho 10). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2C0CN6R/1900s-japan-modern-steel-bridge-yokohama-oebashi-bridge-and-yokohama-station-in-yokohama-kanagawa-prefecture-the-steel-pratt-truss-bridge-was-designed-by-toshihiko-watanuki-and-completed-in-1902-meiji-35-it-was-replaced-in-1921-taisho-10-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2C0CN6R.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Modern Steel Bridge, Yokohama ] — Oebashi Bridge (大江橋) and Yokohama Station in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The steel pratt truss bridge was designed by Toshihiko Watanuki (綿貫利彦) and completed in 1902 (Meiji 35). It was replaced in 1921 (Taisho 10). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2C0CN6R–[ 1900s Japan - Modern Steel Bridge, Yokohama ] — Oebashi Bridge (大江橋) and Yokohama Station in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The steel pratt truss bridge was designed by Toshihiko Watanuki (綿貫利彦) and completed in 1902 (Meiji 35). It was replaced in 1921 (Taisho 10). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1870s Japan - Imperial Palace, Tokyo ] — Nijubashi at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The two wooden bridges on this image were known as Nijubashi. In 1887 (Meiji 20) and 1888, they were replaced by a stone, and an iron bridge. Notice the dilapidated state of the building at the back. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W48XDW/1870s-japan-imperial-palace-tokyo-nijubashi-at-the-imperial-palace-in-tokyo-the-two-wooden-bridges-on-this-image-were-known-as-nijubashi-in-1887-meiji-20-and-1888-they-were-replaced-by-a-stone-and-an-iron-bridge-notice-the-dilapidated-state-of-the-building-at-the-back-19th-century-vintage-albumen-photograph-W48XDW.jpg "[ 1870s Japan - Imperial Palace, Tokyo ] — Nijubashi at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The two wooden bridges on this image were known as Nijubashi. In 1887 (Meiji 20) and 1888, they were replaced by a stone, and an iron bridge. Notice the dilapidated state of the building at the back. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo")
RMW48XDW–[ 1870s Japan - Imperial Palace, Tokyo ] — Nijubashi at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The two wooden bridges on this image were known as Nijubashi. In 1887 (Meiji 20) and 1888, they were replaced by a stone, and an iron bridge. Notice the dilapidated state of the building at the back. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
![[ 1920s Japan - Ainu Women ] — Two Ainu women using a traditional Ainu mortar (nisu), made from a hollowed-out sugi (cryptomeria) log. It was used for threshing millet (later replaced by rice), wheat, and roots, as well as for beating grains into flour and paste. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W26N25/1920s-japan-ainu-women-two-ainu-women-using-a-traditional-ainu-mortar-nisu-made-from-a-hollowed-out-sugi-cryptomeria-log-it-was-used-for-threshing-millet-later-replaced-by-rice-wheat-and-roots-as-well-as-for-beating-grains-into-flour-and-paste-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W26N25.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Ainu Women ] — Two Ainu women using a traditional Ainu mortar (nisu), made from a hollowed-out sugi (cryptomeria) log. It was used for threshing millet (later replaced by rice), wheat, and roots, as well as for beating grains into flour and paste. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW26N25–[ 1920s Japan - Ainu Women ] — Two Ainu women using a traditional Ainu mortar (nisu), made from a hollowed-out sugi (cryptomeria) log. It was used for threshing millet (later replaced by rice), wheat, and roots, as well as for beating grains into flour and paste. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Bridge, Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). The photographer looked towards the north. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKPMCN/1910s-japan-shinsaibashi-bridge-osaka-shinsaibashi-bridge-across-the-nagahori-canal-in-osaka-japan-the-stone-bridge-in-this-image-was-opened-in-1909-meiji-42-and-replaced-a-german-made-steel-bridge-in-use-since-1873-meiji-6-the-photographer-looked-towards-the-north-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKPMCN.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Bridge, Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). The photographer looked towards the north. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKPMCN–[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Bridge, Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). The photographer looked towards the north. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Bridge, Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). The photographer looked towards the north. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKNXNH/1910s-japan-shinsaibashi-bridge-osaka-shinsaibashi-bridge-across-the-nagahori-canal-in-osaka-japan-the-stone-bridge-in-this-image-was-opened-in-1909-meiji-42-and-replaced-a-german-made-steel-bridge-in-use-since-1873-meiji-6-the-photographer-looked-towards-the-north-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKNXNH.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Bridge, Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). The photographer looked towards the north. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKNXNH–[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Bridge, Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). The photographer looked towards the north. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Old Wooden Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — The wooden Nihonbashi Bridge (日本橋) in Tokyo, shortly before it was replaced by a stone bridge n 1911 (Meiji 44). During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8T8H7/1900s-japan-old-wooden-nihonbashi-bridge-tokyo-the-wooden-nihonbashi-bridge-in-tokyo-shortly-before-it-was-replaced-by-a-stone-bridge-n-1911-meiji-44-during-the-edo-period-1600-1867-the-bridge-was-the-starting-point-of-the-famous-tokaido-and-the-other-4-post-roads-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W8T8H7.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Old Wooden Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — The wooden Nihonbashi Bridge (日本橋) in Tokyo, shortly before it was replaced by a stone bridge n 1911 (Meiji 44). During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW8T8H7–[ 1900s Japan - Old Wooden Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — The wooden Nihonbashi Bridge (日本橋) in Tokyo, shortly before it was replaced by a stone bridge n 1911 (Meiji 44). During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1890s Japan - Osaka Station ] — The first Osaka Station, popularly known as Umeda Teishajo (梅田停車場), in Umeda, Osaka. The station was opened on May 11, 1874 (Meiji 7). It was replaced by a two story Gothic style building in July 1901 (Meiji 34). 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BMGR86/1890s-japan-osaka-station-the-first-osaka-station-popularly-known-as-umeda-teishajo-in-umeda-osaka-the-station-was-opened-on-may-11-1874-meiji-7-it-was-replaced-by-a-two-story-gothic-style-building-in-july-1901-meiji-34-19th-century-vintage-albumen-photograph-2BMGR86.jpg "[ 1890s Japan - Osaka Station ] — The first Osaka Station, popularly known as Umeda Teishajo (梅田停車場), in Umeda, Osaka. The station was opened on May 11, 1874 (Meiji 7). It was replaced by a two story Gothic style building in July 1901 (Meiji 34). 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo")
RM2BMGR86–[ 1890s Japan - Osaka Station ] — The first Osaka Station, popularly known as Umeda Teishajo (梅田停車場), in Umeda, Osaka. The station was opened on May 11, 1874 (Meiji 7). It was replaced by a two story Gothic style building in July 1901 (Meiji 34). 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
![[ 1900s Japan - Yotsubashi Bridges, Osaka ] — Yotsubashi Bridges (四ツ橋) in Osaka. The four wooden bridges were located where the Nagahorigawa (長堀川) and Nishi-Yokoborigawa (西横堀川) canals crossed, creating a very scenic spot. The wooden bridges were replaced with modern ones in 1908 (Meiji 41) to accommodate Osaka's new streetcar system. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W5X2P5/1900s-japan-yotsubashi-bridges-osaka-yotsubashi-bridges-in-osaka-the-four-wooden-bridges-were-located-where-the-nagahorigawa-and-nishi-yokoborigawa-canals-crossed-creating-a-very-scenic-spot-the-wooden-bridges-were-replaced-with-modern-ones-in-1908-meiji-41-to-accommodate-osakas-new-streetcar-system-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W5X2P5.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Yotsubashi Bridges, Osaka ] — Yotsubashi Bridges (四ツ橋) in Osaka. The four wooden bridges were located where the Nagahorigawa (長堀川) and Nishi-Yokoborigawa (西横堀川) canals crossed, creating a very scenic spot. The wooden bridges were replaced with modern ones in 1908 (Meiji 41) to accommodate Osaka's new streetcar system. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW5X2P5–[ 1900s Japan - Yotsubashi Bridges, Osaka ] — Yotsubashi Bridges (四ツ橋) in Osaka. The four wooden bridges were located where the Nagahorigawa (長堀川) and Nishi-Yokoborigawa (西横堀川) canals crossed, creating a very scenic spot. The wooden bridges were replaced with modern ones in 1908 (Meiji 41) to accommodate Osaka's new streetcar system. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Kyobashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Streetcars crossing Kyobashi Bridge (京橋) at Ginza avenue in Tokyo. The stone and concrete bridge in this postcard was completed in 1879 (Meiji 12). In 1929 (Showa 4), it was replaced by a steel bridge. In 1959 (Showa 34), the river was filled in and the bridge removed. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BN04AW/1920s-japan-kyobashi-bridge-tokyo-streetcars-crossing-kyobashi-bridge-at-ginza-avenue-in-tokyo-the-stone-and-concrete-bridge-in-this-postcard-was-completed-in-1879-meiji-12-in-1929-showa-4-it-was-replaced-by-a-steel-bridge-in-1959-showa-34-the-river-was-filled-in-and-the-bridge-removed-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BN04AW.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Kyobashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Streetcars crossing Kyobashi Bridge (京橋) at Ginza avenue in Tokyo. The stone and concrete bridge in this postcard was completed in 1879 (Meiji 12). In 1929 (Showa 4), it was replaced by a steel bridge. In 1959 (Showa 34), the river was filled in and the bridge removed. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BN04AW–[ 1920s Japan - Kyobashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Streetcars crossing Kyobashi Bridge (京橋) at Ginza avenue in Tokyo. The stone and concrete bridge in this postcard was completed in 1879 (Meiji 12). In 1929 (Showa 4), it was replaced by a steel bridge. In 1959 (Showa 34), the river was filled in and the bridge removed. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - Steel Bridge across the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo ] — Umayabashi Bridge across the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo. The steel bridge was completed in May 1893 (Meiji 26). It was badly damaged during the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12), and replaced soon after. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKNBME/1910s-japan-steel-bridge-across-the-sumidagawa-river-in-tokyo-umayabashi-bridge-across-the-sumidagawa-river-in-tokyo-the-steel-bridge-was-completed-in-may-1893-meiji-26-it-was-badly-damaged-during-the-great-kanto-earthquake-kanto-daishinsai-of-september-1-1923-taisho-12-and-replaced-soon-after-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKNBME.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Steel Bridge across the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo ] — Umayabashi Bridge across the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo. The steel bridge was completed in May 1893 (Meiji 26). It was badly damaged during the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12), and replaced soon after. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKNBME–[ 1910s Japan - Steel Bridge across the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo ] — Umayabashi Bridge across the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo. The steel bridge was completed in May 1893 (Meiji 26). It was badly damaged during the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12), and replaced soon after. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Station ] — Kyoto Station in Kyoto. Kyoto was first connected by railway to Osaka and Kobe in September 5, 1876 (Meiji 9), but the city’s terminal station wasn’t officially opened until February 5, 1877 (Meiji 10). A much larger station replaced this one in 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKT0R9/1900s-japan-kyoto-station-kyoto-station-in-kyoto-kyoto-was-first-connected-by-railway-to-osaka-and-kobe-in-september-5-1876-meiji-9-but-the-citys-terminal-station-wasnt-officially-opened-until-february-5-1877-meiji-10-a-much-larger-station-replaced-this-one-in-1914-taisho-3-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKT0R9.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Station ] — Kyoto Station in Kyoto. Kyoto was first connected by railway to Osaka and Kobe in September 5, 1876 (Meiji 9), but the city’s terminal station wasn’t officially opened until February 5, 1877 (Meiji 10). A much larger station replaced this one in 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKT0R9–[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Station ] — Kyoto Station in Kyoto. Kyoto was first connected by railway to Osaka and Kobe in September 5, 1876 (Meiji 9), but the city’s terminal station wasn’t officially opened until February 5, 1877 (Meiji 10). A much larger station replaced this one in 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Japanese Department Store, Tokyo ] — The main Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The building on this image is the third Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store. It was built after the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and replaced a building dating from 1914 which had been destroyed by fire. Japan’s first fashion show was held here in 1927. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKNRBX/1920s-japan-japanese-department-store-tokyo-the-main-mitsukoshi-department-store-in-nihonbashi-tokyo-the-building-on-this-image-is-the-third-nihonbashi-mitsukoshi-department-store-it-was-built-after-the-great-kanto-earthquake-of-1923-and-replaced-a-building-dating-from-1914-which-had-been-destroyed-by-fire-japans-first-fashion-show-was-held-here-in-1927-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKNRBX.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Japanese Department Store, Tokyo ] — The main Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The building on this image is the third Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store. It was built after the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and replaced a building dating from 1914 which had been destroyed by fire. Japan’s first fashion show was held here in 1927. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKNRBX–[ 1920s Japan - Japanese Department Store, Tokyo ] — The main Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The building on this image is the third Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store. It was built after the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and replaced a building dating from 1914 which had been destroyed by fire. Japan’s first fashion show was held here in 1927. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Marunouchi Building, Tokyo ] — Marunouchi Building (Maru Biru) in Marunouchi in Tokyo. The building was designed by Kotaro Sakurai and opened in 1923, just before the earthquake devastated the city. It was Japan's very first office building, and with 371 offices the largest office building in Asia. It was replaced by a 37-story building in 2002. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WATT1A/1920s-japan-marunouchi-building-tokyo-marunouchi-building-maru-biru-in-marunouchi-in-tokyo-the-building-was-designed-by-kotaro-sakurai-and-opened-in-1923-just-before-the-earthquake-devastated-the-city-it-was-japans-very-first-office-building-and-with-371-offices-the-largest-office-building-in-asia-it-was-replaced-by-a-37-story-building-in-2002-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WATT1A.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Marunouchi Building, Tokyo ] — Marunouchi Building (Maru Biru) in Marunouchi in Tokyo. The building was designed by Kotaro Sakurai and opened in 1923, just before the earthquake devastated the city. It was Japan's very first office building, and with 371 offices the largest office building in Asia. It was replaced by a 37-story building in 2002. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWATT1A–[ 1920s Japan - Marunouchi Building, Tokyo ] — Marunouchi Building (Maru Biru) in Marunouchi in Tokyo. The building was designed by Kotaro Sakurai and opened in 1923, just before the earthquake devastated the city. It was Japan's very first office building, and with 371 offices the largest office building in Asia. It was replaced by a 37-story building in 2002. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Streetcars in Osaka ] — Streetcars in front of Tenmabashi Bridge, Osaka. The original wooden bridge was washed away by floods in July, 1885 (Meiji 18) and replaced by the steel bridge shown in this photograph in 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1935 (Showa 10), this bridge was replaced. The current Tenmabashi dates from 1970 (Showa 45). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKNT58/1920s-japan-streetcars-in-osaka-streetcars-in-front-of-tenmabashi-bridge-osaka-the-original-wooden-bridge-was-washed-away-by-floods-in-july-1885-meiji-18-and-replaced-by-the-steel-bridge-shown-in-this-photograph-in-1888-meiji-21-in-1935-showa-10-this-bridge-was-replaced-the-current-tenmabashi-dates-from-1970-showa-45-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKNT58.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Streetcars in Osaka ] — Streetcars in front of Tenmabashi Bridge, Osaka. The original wooden bridge was washed away by floods in July, 1885 (Meiji 18) and replaced by the steel bridge shown in this photograph in 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1935 (Showa 10), this bridge was replaced. The current Tenmabashi dates from 1970 (Showa 45). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKNT58–[ 1920s Japan - Streetcars in Osaka ] — Streetcars in front of Tenmabashi Bridge, Osaka. The original wooden bridge was washed away by floods in July, 1885 (Meiji 18) and replaced by the steel bridge shown in this photograph in 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1935 (Showa 10), this bridge was replaced. The current Tenmabashi dates from 1970 (Showa 45). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Osaka's First Iron Bridge ] — Koraibashi bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. In 1929 (Showa 4), the iron bridge was replaced with a concrete structure. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP6Y1J/1900s-japan-osakas-first-iron-bridge-koraibashi-bridge-over-the-higashiyokobori-river-in-osaka-in-1870-meiji-3-the-original-wooden-bridge-was-replaced-by-an-iron-bridge-built-by-nagasaki-based-alt-co-it-was-the-first-iron-bridge-in-osaka-in-1929-showa-4-the-iron-bridge-was-replaced-with-a-concrete-structure-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WP6Y1J.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Osaka's First Iron Bridge ] — Koraibashi bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. In 1929 (Showa 4), the iron bridge was replaced with a concrete structure. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWP6Y1J–[ 1900s Japan - Osaka's First Iron Bridge ] — Koraibashi bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. In 1929 (Showa 4), the iron bridge was replaced with a concrete structure. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1890s Japan - Steel Truss Bridge, Osaka ] — Tenjinbashi Bridge (天神橋), Osaka. The original wooden bridge was washed away by floods in July, 1885 (Meiji 18) and replaced by the steel truss bridge (トラス橋) shown in this photograph in 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1934 (Showa 9), this bridge was replaced. That bridge is still in use today. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKPR6W/1890s-japan-steel-truss-bridge-osaka-tenjinbashi-bridge-osaka-the-original-wooden-bridge-was-washed-away-by-floods-in-july-1885-meiji-18-and-replaced-by-the-steel-truss-bridge-shown-in-this-photograph-in-1888-meiji-21-in-1934-showa-9-this-bridge-was-replaced-that-bridge-is-still-in-use-today-19th-century-vintage-albumen-photograph-2BKPR6W.jpg "[ 1890s Japan - Steel Truss Bridge, Osaka ] — Tenjinbashi Bridge (天神橋), Osaka. The original wooden bridge was washed away by floods in July, 1885 (Meiji 18) and replaced by the steel truss bridge (トラス橋) shown in this photograph in 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1934 (Showa 9), this bridge was replaced. That bridge is still in use today. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo")
RM2BKPR6W–[ 1890s Japan - Steel Truss Bridge, Osaka ] — Tenjinbashi Bridge (天神橋), Osaka. The original wooden bridge was washed away by floods in July, 1885 (Meiji 18) and replaced by the steel truss bridge (トラス橋) shown in this photograph in 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1934 (Showa 9), this bridge was replaced. That bridge is still in use today. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
![[ 1910s Japan - Imperial Theater in Tokyo ] — The Teikoku Gekijo Kaisha (Imperial Theatre Company) in Marunouchi, Tokyo. I was completed in 1911. The theater was Japan's first Western-style theater staging the country's first non-Japanese theater programs. It was devastated by the Kanto Earthquake of 1923. After a complete rebuilding, it was reopened in 1924. The building was replaced in 1966. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WATKKX/1910s-japan-imperial-theater-in-tokyo-the-teikoku-gekijo-kaisha-imperial-theatre-company-in-marunouchi-tokyo-i-was-completed-in-1911-the-theater-was-japans-first-western-style-theater-staging-the-countrys-first-non-japanese-theater-programs-it-was-devastated-by-the-kanto-earthquake-of-1923-after-a-complete-rebuilding-it-was-reopened-in-1924-the-building-was-replaced-in-1966-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WATKKX.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Imperial Theater in Tokyo ] — The Teikoku Gekijo Kaisha (Imperial Theatre Company) in Marunouchi, Tokyo. I was completed in 1911. The theater was Japan's first Western-style theater staging the country's first non-Japanese theater programs. It was devastated by the Kanto Earthquake of 1923. After a complete rebuilding, it was reopened in 1924. The building was replaced in 1966. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWATKKX–[ 1910s Japan - Imperial Theater in Tokyo ] — The Teikoku Gekijo Kaisha (Imperial Theatre Company) in Marunouchi, Tokyo. I was completed in 1911. The theater was Japan's first Western-style theater staging the country's first non-Japanese theater programs. It was devastated by the Kanto Earthquake of 1923. After a complete rebuilding, it was reopened in 1924. The building was replaced in 1966. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Festival Float ] — A danjiri festival float at the Takasaki Sanja Matsuri (高崎山車まつり) held from August 2 to 4 in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. The lanterns carry the characters for Kusunokikou (楠公) signifying the float as being from Minami-machi (南町). The float was replaced in October, 1924 (Taisho 13), so this photo dates from before that year. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W48RGX/1900s-japan-japanese-festival-float-a-danjiri-festival-float-at-the-takasaki-sanja-matsuri-held-from-august-2-to-4-in-takasaki-city-gunma-prefecture-the-lanterns-carry-the-characters-for-kusunokikou-signifying-the-float-as-being-from-minami-machi-the-float-was-replaced-in-october-1924-taisho-13-so-this-photo-dates-from-before-that-year-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W48RGX.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Festival Float ] — A danjiri festival float at the Takasaki Sanja Matsuri (高崎山車まつり) held from August 2 to 4 in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. The lanterns carry the characters for Kusunokikou (楠公) signifying the float as being from Minami-machi (南町). The float was replaced in October, 1924 (Taisho 13), so this photo dates from before that year. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW48RGX–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Festival Float ] — A danjiri festival float at the Takasaki Sanja Matsuri (高崎山車まつり) held from August 2 to 4 in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture. The lanterns carry the characters for Kusunokikou (楠公) signifying the float as being from Minami-machi (南町). The float was replaced in October, 1924 (Taisho 13), so this photo dates from before that year. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Tokyo Kabukiza Theater on Ginza ] — Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W5X41X/1900s-japan-tokyo-kabukiza-theater-on-ginza-kabukiza-a-theater-for-kabuki-performances-in-ginza-tokyo-the-original-kabukiza-was-established-in-1889-meiji-22-it-was-replaced-with-the-building-on-this-image-in-1911-meiji-44-this-structure-was-destroyed-by-fire-in-1921-taisho-10-after-which-a-new-building-was-built-in-baroque-japanese-revivalist-style-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W5X41X.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Tokyo Kabukiza Theater on Ginza ] — Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW5X41X–[ 1900s Japan - Tokyo Kabukiza Theater on Ginza ] — Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1890s Japan - First Iron Bridge in Osaka ] — Koraibashi bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. In 1929 (Showa 4), the iron bridge was replaced with a concrete structure. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKPPW7/1890s-japan-first-iron-bridge-in-osaka-koraibashi-bridge-over-the-higashiyokobori-river-in-osaka-in-1870-meiji-3-the-original-wooden-bridge-was-replaced-by-an-iron-bridge-built-by-nagasaki-based-alt-co-it-was-the-first-iron-bridge-in-osaka-in-1929-showa-4-the-iron-bridge-was-replaced-with-a-concrete-structure-19th-century-vintage-albumen-photograph-2BKPPW7.jpg "[ 1890s Japan - First Iron Bridge in Osaka ] — Koraibashi bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. In 1929 (Showa 4), the iron bridge was replaced with a concrete structure. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo")
RM2BKPPW7–[ 1890s Japan - First Iron Bridge in Osaka ] — Koraibashi bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. In 1929 (Showa 4), the iron bridge was replaced with a concrete structure. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
![[ 1930s Japan - Osaka Stock Exchange ] — Osaka Stock Exchange (大阪株式取引所). It was orginally located elsewhere, but moved to Kitamaha in 1894 (Meiji 27). Construction started immediately, but because new extensions were added continuously, it wasn’t completed until 1911 (Meiji 44). That building was replaced by the building in this image in 1935 (Showa 10). This was torn down, too, but its iconic circular entrance still stands today. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8RKY1/1930s-japan-osaka-stock-exchange-osaka-stock-exchange-it-was-orginally-located-elsewhere-but-moved-to-kitamaha-in-1894-meiji-27-construction-started-immediately-but-because-new-extensions-were-added-continuously-it-wasnt-completed-until-1911-meiji-44-that-building-was-replaced-by-the-building-in-this-image-in-1935-showa-10-this-was-torn-down-too-but-its-iconic-circular-entrance-still-stands-today-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W8RKY1.jpg "[ 1930s Japan - Osaka Stock Exchange ] — Osaka Stock Exchange (大阪株式取引所). It was orginally located elsewhere, but moved to Kitamaha in 1894 (Meiji 27). Construction started immediately, but because new extensions were added continuously, it wasn’t completed until 1911 (Meiji 44). That building was replaced by the building in this image in 1935 (Showa 10). This was torn down, too, but its iconic circular entrance still stands today. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW8RKY1–[ 1930s Japan - Osaka Stock Exchange ] — Osaka Stock Exchange (大阪株式取引所). It was orginally located elsewhere, but moved to Kitamaha in 1894 (Meiji 27). Construction started immediately, but because new extensions were added continuously, it wasn’t completed until 1911 (Meiji 44). That building was replaced by the building in this image in 1935 (Showa 10). This was torn down, too, but its iconic circular entrance still stands today. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Nihonbashi in Tokyo. During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and Japan's other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911. The red building is the Imperial Hemp Exchange Building; the white building in the middle the Mitsukoshi Department Store. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WATT43/1920s-japan-nihonbashi-bridge-tokyo-nihonbashi-in-tokyo-during-the-edo-period-1600-1867-the-bridge-was-the-starting-point-of-the-famous-tokaido-and-japans-other-4-post-roads-the-stone-bridge-with-bronze-lions-and-wrought-iron-gas-lamps-replaced-the-wooden-one-in-1911-the-red-building-is-the-imperial-hemp-exchange-building-the-white-building-in-the-middle-the-mitsukoshi-department-store-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WATT43.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Nihonbashi in Tokyo. During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and Japan's other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911. The red building is the Imperial Hemp Exchange Building; the white building in the middle the Mitsukoshi Department Store. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWATT43–[ 1920s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Nihonbashi in Tokyo. During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and Japan's other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911. The red building is the Imperial Hemp Exchange Building; the white building in the middle the Mitsukoshi Department Store. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Streetcars and other traffic cross the Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo. The photographer was pointing his camera to the south. During the Edo Period (1600-1867), Nihonbashi Bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps on this image replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BN0KP9/1920s-japan-nihonbashi-bridge-tokyo-streetcars-and-other-traffic-cross-the-nihonbashi-bridge-in-tokyo-the-photographer-was-pointing-his-camera-to-the-south-during-the-edo-period-1600-1867-nihonbashi-bridge-was-the-starting-point-of-the-famous-tokaido-and-the-other-4-post-roads-the-stone-bridge-with-bronze-lions-and-wrought-iron-gas-lamps-on-this-image-replaced-the-wooden-one-in-1911-meiji-44-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BN0KP9.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Streetcars and other traffic cross the Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo. The photographer was pointing his camera to the south. During the Edo Period (1600-1867), Nihonbashi Bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps on this image replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BN0KP9–[ 1920s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Streetcars and other traffic cross the Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo. The photographer was pointing his camera to the south. During the Edo Period (1600-1867), Nihonbashi Bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps on this image replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Sailing Boats in Harbor ] — The Teikoku Gekijo Kaisha (Imperial Theatre Company) in Marunouchi, Tokyo. I was completed in 1911. The theater was Japan's first Western-style theater staging the country's first non-Japanese theater programs. It was devastated by the Kanto Earthquake of 1923. After a complete rebuilding, it was reopened in 1924. The building was finally replaced in 1966. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WATR2P/1910s-japan-japanese-sailing-boats-in-harbor-the-teikoku-gekijo-kaisha-imperial-theatre-company-in-marunouchi-tokyo-i-was-completed-in-1911-the-theater-was-japans-first-western-style-theater-staging-the-countrys-first-non-japanese-theater-programs-it-was-devastated-by-the-kanto-earthquake-of-1923-after-a-complete-rebuilding-it-was-reopened-in-1924-the-building-was-finally-replaced-in-1966-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WATR2P.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Sailing Boats in Harbor ] — The Teikoku Gekijo Kaisha (Imperial Theatre Company) in Marunouchi, Tokyo. I was completed in 1911. The theater was Japan's first Western-style theater staging the country's first non-Japanese theater programs. It was devastated by the Kanto Earthquake of 1923. After a complete rebuilding, it was reopened in 1924. The building was finally replaced in 1966. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWATR2P–[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Sailing Boats in Harbor ] — The Teikoku Gekijo Kaisha (Imperial Theatre Company) in Marunouchi, Tokyo. I was completed in 1911. The theater was Japan's first Western-style theater staging the country's first non-Japanese theater programs. It was devastated by the Kanto Earthquake of 1923. After a complete rebuilding, it was reopened in 1924. The building was finally replaced in 1966. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1870s Japan - Koraibashi Bridge, Osaka ] — Gorgeous view of Koraibashi bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. A sidewheel steamboat (paddle steamer, 蒸気船) can be seen partially hidden under the bridge. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge here was replaced by this iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BMY3HC/1870s-japan-koraibashi-bridge-osaka-gorgeous-view-of-koraibashi-bridge-over-the-higashiyokobori-river-in-osaka-a-sidewheel-steamboat-paddle-steamer-can-be-seen-partially-hidden-under-the-bridge-in-1870-meiji-3-the-original-wooden-bridge-here-was-replaced-by-this-iron-bridge-built-by-nagasaki-based-alt-co-it-was-the-first-iron-bridge-in-osaka-19th-century-vintage-albumen-photograph-2BMY3HC.jpg "[ 1870s Japan - Koraibashi Bridge, Osaka ] — Gorgeous view of Koraibashi bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. A sidewheel steamboat (paddle steamer, 蒸気船) can be seen partially hidden under the bridge. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge here was replaced by this iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo")
RM2BMY3HC–[ 1870s Japan - Koraibashi Bridge, Osaka ] — Gorgeous view of Koraibashi bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. A sidewheel steamboat (paddle steamer, 蒸気船) can be seen partially hidden under the bridge. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge here was replaced by this iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
![[ 1930s Japan - Osaka City Hall ] — Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Built between 1918 (Taisho 7) and 1921 (Taisho 10), it was designed by representative Meiji Era architects like Yasushi Kataoka, Hikotaro Imabayashi and others, who followed an original design by Yokichi Ogawa. Starting in 1982 (Showa 57) it was gradually torn down and in 1986 (Showa 61) it was replaced by a modern building. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP6NP1/1930s-japan-osaka-city-hall-osaka-city-hall-in-nakanoshima-osaka-built-between-1918-taisho-7-and-1921-taisho-10-it-was-designed-by-representative-meiji-era-architects-like-yasushi-kataoka-hikotaro-imabayashi-and-others-who-followed-an-original-design-by-yokichi-ogawa-starting-in-1982-showa-57-it-was-gradually-torn-down-and-in-1986-showa-61-it-was-replaced-by-a-modern-building-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WP6NP1.jpg "[ 1930s Japan - Osaka City Hall ] — Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Built between 1918 (Taisho 7) and 1921 (Taisho 10), it was designed by representative Meiji Era architects like Yasushi Kataoka, Hikotaro Imabayashi and others, who followed an original design by Yokichi Ogawa. Starting in 1982 (Showa 57) it was gradually torn down and in 1986 (Showa 61) it was replaced by a modern building. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWP6NP1–[ 1930s Japan - Osaka City Hall ] — Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Built between 1918 (Taisho 7) and 1921 (Taisho 10), it was designed by representative Meiji Era architects like Yasushi Kataoka, Hikotaro Imabayashi and others, who followed an original design by Yokichi Ogawa. Starting in 1982 (Showa 57) it was gradually torn down and in 1986 (Showa 61) it was replaced by a modern building. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Osaka City Hall ] — Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Built between 1918 (Taisho 7) and 1921 (Taisho 10), it was designed by representative Meiji Era architects like Yasushi Kataoka, Hikotaro Imabayashi and others, who followed an original design by Yokichi Ogawa. Starting in 1982 (Showa 57) it was gradually torn down and in 1986 (Showa 61) it was replaced by a modern building. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WATM3B/1920s-japan-osaka-city-hall-osaka-city-hall-in-nakanoshima-osaka-built-between-1918-taisho-7-and-1921-taisho-10-it-was-designed-by-representative-meiji-era-architects-like-yasushi-kataoka-hikotaro-imabayashi-and-others-who-followed-an-original-design-by-yokichi-ogawa-starting-in-1982-showa-57-it-was-gradually-torn-down-and-in-1986-showa-61-it-was-replaced-by-a-modern-building-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WATM3B.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Osaka City Hall ] — Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Built between 1918 (Taisho 7) and 1921 (Taisho 10), it was designed by representative Meiji Era architects like Yasushi Kataoka, Hikotaro Imabayashi and others, who followed an original design by Yokichi Ogawa. Starting in 1982 (Showa 57) it was gradually torn down and in 1986 (Showa 61) it was replaced by a modern building. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWATM3B–[ 1920s Japan - Osaka City Hall ] — Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Built between 1918 (Taisho 7) and 1921 (Taisho 10), it was designed by representative Meiji Era architects like Yasushi Kataoka, Hikotaro Imabayashi and others, who followed an original design by Yokichi Ogawa. Starting in 1982 (Showa 57) it was gradually torn down and in 1986 (Showa 61) it was replaced by a modern building. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - Tokyo Kabuki Theater ] — Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKNXYK/1910s-japan-tokyo-kabuki-theater-kabukiza-a-theater-for-kabuki-performances-in-ginza-tokyo-the-original-kabukiza-was-established-in-1889-meiji-22-it-was-replaced-with-the-building-on-this-image-in-1911-meiji-44-this-structure-was-destroyed-by-fire-in-1921-taisho-10-after-which-a-new-building-was-built-in-baroque-japanese-revivalist-style-this-was-demolished-in-2010-heisei-22-to-make-way-for-a-larger-modern-structure-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKNXYK.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Tokyo Kabuki Theater ] — Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKNXYK–[ 1910s Japan - Tokyo Kabuki Theater ] — Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Aftermath of the Great Kita Fire, Osaka ] — The Oebashi Bridge (大江橋) spanning the Dojimagawa River, after the Great Kita Fire (キタの大火, Kita no Taika) of July 31, 1909 (Meiji 42) in Osaka. The fire destroyed 14,067 houses and buildings and became the impetus for the creation of the Osaka fire fighting dept. As a result of the fire, glass lamps were banned and replaced by metal ones, and the authorities began promoting the use of electricity. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8T86Y/1900s-japan-aftermath-of-the-great-kita-fire-osaka-the-oebashi-bridge-spanning-the-dojimagawa-river-after-the-great-kita-fire-kita-no-taika-of-july-31-1909-meiji-42-in-osaka-the-fire-destroyed-14067-houses-and-buildings-and-became-the-impetus-for-the-creation-of-the-osaka-fire-fighting-dept-as-a-result-of-the-fire-glass-lamps-were-banned-and-replaced-by-metal-ones-and-the-authorities-began-promoting-the-use-of-electricity-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W8T86Y.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Aftermath of the Great Kita Fire, Osaka ] — The Oebashi Bridge (大江橋) spanning the Dojimagawa River, after the Great Kita Fire (キタの大火, Kita no Taika) of July 31, 1909 (Meiji 42) in Osaka. The fire destroyed 14,067 houses and buildings and became the impetus for the creation of the Osaka fire fighting dept. As a result of the fire, glass lamps were banned and replaced by metal ones, and the authorities began promoting the use of electricity. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW8T86Y–[ 1900s Japan - Aftermath of the Great Kita Fire, Osaka ] — The Oebashi Bridge (大江橋) spanning the Dojimagawa River, after the Great Kita Fire (キタの大火, Kita no Taika) of July 31, 1909 (Meiji 42) in Osaka. The fire destroyed 14,067 houses and buildings and became the impetus for the creation of the Osaka fire fighting dept. As a result of the fire, glass lamps were banned and replaced by metal ones, and the authorities began promoting the use of electricity. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Great Kita Fire in Osaka, 1909 ] — The area around Dojima after the Great Kita Fire (キタの大火, Kita no Taika) of July 31, 1909 (Meiji 42) in Osaka. The fire destroyed 14,067 houses and buildings and became the impetus for the creation of the Osaka fire fighting department. As a result of the fire, glass lamps were banned and replaced by metal ones, and the authorities began promoting the use of electricity. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP6YPW/1900s-japan-great-kita-fire-in-osaka-1909-the-area-around-dojima-after-the-great-kita-fire-kita-no-taika-of-july-31-1909-meiji-42-in-osaka-the-fire-destroyed-14067-houses-and-buildings-and-became-the-impetus-for-the-creation-of-the-osaka-fire-fighting-department-as-a-result-of-the-fire-glass-lamps-were-banned-and-replaced-by-metal-ones-and-the-authorities-began-promoting-the-use-of-electricity-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WP6YPW.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Great Kita Fire in Osaka, 1909 ] — The area around Dojima after the Great Kita Fire (キタの大火, Kita no Taika) of July 31, 1909 (Meiji 42) in Osaka. The fire destroyed 14,067 houses and buildings and became the impetus for the creation of the Osaka fire fighting department. As a result of the fire, glass lamps were banned and replaced by metal ones, and the authorities began promoting the use of electricity. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWP6YPW–[ 1900s Japan - Great Kita Fire in Osaka, 1909 ] — The area around Dojima after the Great Kita Fire (キタの大火, Kita no Taika) of July 31, 1909 (Meiji 42) in Osaka. The fire destroyed 14,067 houses and buildings and became the impetus for the creation of the Osaka fire fighting department. As a result of the fire, glass lamps were banned and replaced by metal ones, and the authorities began promoting the use of electricity. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Great Kita Fire, Osaka ] — The area around Dojima after the Great Kita Fire (キタの大火, Kita no Taika) of July 31, 1909 (Meiji 42) in Osaka. The river in the center is Shijimigawa. The fire destroyed 14,067 houses and buildings and became the impetus for the creation of the Osaka fire fighting dept. As a result of the fire, glass lamps were banned and replaced by metal ones, and the authorities began promoting the use of electricity. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKNT56/1900s-japan-great-kita-fire-osaka-the-area-around-dojima-after-the-great-kita-fire-kita-no-taika-of-july-31-1909-meiji-42-in-osaka-the-river-in-the-center-is-shijimigawa-the-fire-destroyed-14067-houses-and-buildings-and-became-the-impetus-for-the-creation-of-the-osaka-fire-fighting-dept-as-a-result-of-the-fire-glass-lamps-were-banned-and-replaced-by-metal-ones-and-the-authorities-began-promoting-the-use-of-electricity-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKNT56.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Great Kita Fire, Osaka ] — The area around Dojima after the Great Kita Fire (キタの大火, Kita no Taika) of July 31, 1909 (Meiji 42) in Osaka. The river in the center is Shijimigawa. The fire destroyed 14,067 houses and buildings and became the impetus for the creation of the Osaka fire fighting dept. As a result of the fire, glass lamps were banned and replaced by metal ones, and the authorities began promoting the use of electricity. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKNT56–[ 1900s Japan - Great Kita Fire, Osaka ] — The area around Dojima after the Great Kita Fire (キタの大火, Kita no Taika) of July 31, 1909 (Meiji 42) in Osaka. The river in the center is Shijimigawa. The fire destroyed 14,067 houses and buildings and became the impetus for the creation of the Osaka fire fighting dept. As a result of the fire, glass lamps were banned and replaced by metal ones, and the authorities began promoting the use of electricity. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Hotel ] — The Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto City. The hotel was opened as the Tokiwa Hotel by Matakichi Maeda on April 14, 1890 (Meiji 23). The name was changed to the Kyoto Hotel in 1895 (Meiji 28). The building on this postcard was designed by Jimbee Kawashima (1853-1910). The hotel was owned by Kitaro Inoue from 1895 to 1927. A modern building replaced the traditional building in 1994 (Heisei 6). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W5X12J/1900s-japan-kyoto-hotel-the-kyoto-hotel-in-kyoto-city-the-hotel-was-opened-as-the-tokiwa-hotel-by-matakichi-maeda-on-april-14-1890-meiji-23-the-name-was-changed-to-the-kyoto-hotel-in-1895-meiji-28-the-building-on-this-postcard-was-designed-by-jimbee-kawashima-1853-1910-the-hotel-was-owned-by-kitaro-inoue-from-1895-to-1927-a-modern-building-replaced-the-traditional-building-in-1994-heisei-6-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W5X12J.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Hotel ] — The Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto City. The hotel was opened as the Tokiwa Hotel by Matakichi Maeda on April 14, 1890 (Meiji 23). The name was changed to the Kyoto Hotel in 1895 (Meiji 28). The building on this postcard was designed by Jimbee Kawashima (1853-1910). The hotel was owned by Kitaro Inoue from 1895 to 1927. A modern building replaced the traditional building in 1994 (Heisei 6). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW5X12J–[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Hotel ] — The Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto City. The hotel was opened as the Tokiwa Hotel by Matakichi Maeda on April 14, 1890 (Meiji 23). The name was changed to the Kyoto Hotel in 1895 (Meiji 28). The building on this postcard was designed by Jimbee Kawashima (1853-1910). The hotel was owned by Kitaro Inoue from 1895 to 1927. A modern building replaced the traditional building in 1994 (Heisei 6). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Lighthouse and Boats, Kobe ] — The lighthouse at Wadamisaki (和田岬灯台) in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture was activated in 1884 (Meiji 17). It replaced an earlier wooden structure dating from 1871 (Meiji 4), designed by the Scottish engineer Richard Henry Brunton (1841–1901), the 'Father of Japanese lighthouses' (日本の灯台の父). Wadamisaki Lighthouse was relocated as a historic monument to Suma Seaside Park (須磨海浜公園) in 1964 (Showa 39) and still stands today. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W5XBRM/1900s-japan-lighthouse-and-boats-kobe-the-lighthouse-at-wadamisaki-in-kobe-hyogo-prefecture-was-activated-in-1884-meiji-17-it-replaced-an-earlier-wooden-structure-dating-from-1871-meiji-4-designed-by-the-scottish-engineer-richard-henry-brunton-18411901-the-father-of-japanese-lighthouses-wadamisaki-lighthouse-was-relocated-as-a-historic-monument-to-suma-seaside-park-in-1964-showa-39-and-still-stands-today-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W5XBRM.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Lighthouse and Boats, Kobe ] — The lighthouse at Wadamisaki (和田岬灯台) in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture was activated in 1884 (Meiji 17). It replaced an earlier wooden structure dating from 1871 (Meiji 4), designed by the Scottish engineer Richard Henry Brunton (1841–1901), the 'Father of Japanese lighthouses' (日本の灯台の父). Wadamisaki Lighthouse was relocated as a historic monument to Suma Seaside Park (須磨海浜公園) in 1964 (Showa 39) and still stands today. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW5XBRM–[ 1900s Japan - Lighthouse and Boats, Kobe ] — The lighthouse at Wadamisaki (和田岬灯台) in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture was activated in 1884 (Meiji 17). It replaced an earlier wooden structure dating from 1871 (Meiji 4), designed by the Scottish engineer Richard Henry Brunton (1841–1901), the 'Father of Japanese lighthouses' (日本の灯台の父). Wadamisaki Lighthouse was relocated as a historic monument to Suma Seaside Park (須磨海浜公園) in 1964 (Showa 39) and still stands today. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1870s Japan - First Iron Bridge in Osaka ] — Koraibashi Bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. This photograph was taken shortly after the bridge was completed. In 1929 (Showa 4), the iron bridge was replaced with a concrete structure. 19th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKR3PJ/1870s-japan-first-iron-bridge-in-osaka-koraibashi-bridge-over-the-higashiyokobori-river-in-osaka-in-1870-meiji-3-the-original-wooden-bridge-was-replaced-by-an-iron-bridge-built-by-nagasaki-based-alt-co-it-was-the-first-iron-bridge-in-osaka-this-photograph-was-taken-shortly-after-the-bridge-was-completed-in-1929-showa-4-the-iron-bridge-was-replaced-with-a-concrete-structure-19th-century-vintage-glass-slide-2BKR3PJ.jpg "[ 1870s Japan - First Iron Bridge in Osaka ] — Koraibashi Bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. This photograph was taken shortly after the bridge was completed. In 1929 (Showa 4), the iron bridge was replaced with a concrete structure. 19th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo")
RM2BKR3PJ–[ 1870s Japan - First Iron Bridge in Osaka ] — Koraibashi Bridge (高麗橋) over the Higashiyokobori River in Osaka. In 1870 (Meiji 3), the original wooden bridge was replaced by an iron bridge built by Nagasaki based Alt & Co. It was the first iron bridge in Osaka. This photograph was taken shortly after the bridge was completed. In 1929 (Showa 4), the iron bridge was replaced with a concrete structure. 19th century vintage glass slide.
![[ 1930s Japan - Marunouchi Building, Tokyo ] — Marunouchi Building (Maru Biru) in Marunouchi (丸の内) in Tokyo, as seen from Tokyo Station. The building was designed by Kotaro Sakurai and opened in 1923, just before the earthquake devastated the city. It was Japan’s very first office building, and with 371 offices the largest office building in Asia. It was replaced by a 37-story building in 2002. The location is now among the most expensive real estate in Japan. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8T8BK/1930s-japan-marunouchi-building-tokyo-marunouchi-building-maru-biru-in-marunouchi-in-tokyo-as-seen-from-tokyo-station-the-building-was-designed-by-kotaro-sakurai-and-opened-in-1923-just-before-the-earthquake-devastated-the-city-it-was-japans-very-first-office-building-and-with-371-offices-the-largest-office-building-in-asia-it-was-replaced-by-a-37-story-building-in-2002-the-location-is-now-among-the-most-expensive-real-estate-in-japan-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W8T8BK.jpg "[ 1930s Japan - Marunouchi Building, Tokyo ] — Marunouchi Building (Maru Biru) in Marunouchi (丸の内) in Tokyo, as seen from Tokyo Station. The building was designed by Kotaro Sakurai and opened in 1923, just before the earthquake devastated the city. It was Japan’s very first office building, and with 371 offices the largest office building in Asia. It was replaced by a 37-story building in 2002. The location is now among the most expensive real estate in Japan. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW8T8BK–[ 1930s Japan - Marunouchi Building, Tokyo ] — Marunouchi Building (Maru Biru) in Marunouchi (丸の内) in Tokyo, as seen from Tokyo Station. The building was designed by Kotaro Sakurai and opened in 1923, just before the earthquake devastated the city. It was Japan’s very first office building, and with 371 offices the largest office building in Asia. It was replaced by a 37-story building in 2002. The location is now among the most expensive real estate in Japan. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1930s Japan - Marunouchi Building ] — Traffic in front of the Marunouchi Building (丸ビル, Maru Biru) in Marunouchi in Tokyo. The building was designed by Kotaro Sakurai and opened in 1923, just before the earthquake devastated the city. It was Japan’s very first office building, and with 371 offices the largest office building in Asia. Maru Biru was replaced by a 37-story building in 2002. The location is now among the most expensive real estate in Japan. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BN1M8W/1930s-japan-marunouchi-building-traffic-in-front-of-the-marunouchi-building-maru-biru-in-marunouchi-in-tokyo-the-building-was-designed-by-kotaro-sakurai-and-opened-in-1923-just-before-the-earthquake-devastated-the-city-it-was-japans-very-first-office-building-and-with-371-offices-the-largest-office-building-in-asia-maru-biru-was-replaced-by-a-37-story-building-in-2002-the-location-is-now-among-the-most-expensive-real-estate-in-japan-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BN1M8W.jpg "[ 1930s Japan - Marunouchi Building ] — Traffic in front of the Marunouchi Building (丸ビル, Maru Biru) in Marunouchi in Tokyo. The building was designed by Kotaro Sakurai and opened in 1923, just before the earthquake devastated the city. It was Japan’s very first office building, and with 371 offices the largest office building in Asia. Maru Biru was replaced by a 37-story building in 2002. The location is now among the most expensive real estate in Japan. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BN1M8W–[ 1930s Japan - Marunouchi Building ] — Traffic in front of the Marunouchi Building (丸ビル, Maru Biru) in Marunouchi in Tokyo. The building was designed by Kotaro Sakurai and opened in 1923, just before the earthquake devastated the city. It was Japan’s very first office building, and with 371 offices the largest office building in Asia. Maru Biru was replaced by a 37-story building in 2002. The location is now among the most expensive real estate in Japan. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - TITLE ] — A streetcar and two taxis pass in front of Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Built between 1918 (Taisho 7) and 1921 (Taisho 10), it was designed by representative Meiji Era architects like Yasushi Kataoka, Hikotaro Imabayashi and others, who followed an original design by Yokichi Ogawa. Starting in 1982 (Showa 57) it was gradually torn down and in 1986 (Showa 61) it was replaced by a modern building. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP5FD2/1920s-japan-title-a-streetcar-and-two-taxis-pass-in-front-of-osaka-city-hall-in-nakanoshima-osaka-built-between-1918-taisho-7-and-1921-taisho-10-it-was-designed-by-representative-meiji-era-architects-like-yasushi-kataoka-hikotaro-imabayashi-and-others-who-followed-an-original-design-by-yokichi-ogawa-starting-in-1982-showa-57-it-was-gradually-torn-down-and-in-1986-showa-61-it-was-replaced-by-a-modern-building-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WP5FD2.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - TITLE ] — A streetcar and two taxis pass in front of Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Built between 1918 (Taisho 7) and 1921 (Taisho 10), it was designed by representative Meiji Era architects like Yasushi Kataoka, Hikotaro Imabayashi and others, who followed an original design by Yokichi Ogawa. Starting in 1982 (Showa 57) it was gradually torn down and in 1986 (Showa 61) it was replaced by a modern building. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWP5FD2–[ 1920s Japan - TITLE ] — A streetcar and two taxis pass in front of Osaka City Hall in Nakanoshima, Osaka. Built between 1918 (Taisho 7) and 1921 (Taisho 10), it was designed by representative Meiji Era architects like Yasushi Kataoka, Hikotaro Imabayashi and others, who followed an original design by Yokichi Ogawa. Starting in 1982 (Showa 57) it was gradually torn down and in 1986 (Showa 61) it was replaced by a modern building. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo ] — Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki (妻木頼黄, 1859-1916). During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). Now hidden below an ugly highway, it is one of only two surviving Meiji-era bridges in Tokyo. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKNBRD/1910s-japan-nihonbashi-bridge-in-tokyo-nihonbashi-bridge-in-tokyo-designed-by-yorinaka-tsumaki-1859-1916-during-the-edo-period-1600-1867-the-bridge-was-the-starting-point-of-the-famous-tokaido-and-the-other-4-post-roads-the-stone-bridge-with-bronze-lions-and-wrought-iron-gas-lamps-replaced-the-wooden-one-in-1911-meiji-44-now-hidden-below-an-ugly-highway-it-is-one-of-only-two-surviving-meiji-era-bridges-in-tokyo-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKNBRD.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo ] — Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki (妻木頼黄, 1859-1916). During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). Now hidden below an ugly highway, it is one of only two surviving Meiji-era bridges in Tokyo. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKNBRD–[ 1910s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo ] — Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki (妻木頼黄, 1859-1916). During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). Now hidden below an ugly highway, it is one of only two surviving Meiji-era bridges in Tokyo. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - Steel Bridge across the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo ] — Eitaibashi Bridge in Tokyo. The first Eitaibashi Bridge was built in 1698. The bridge on this photo was completed in 1897 (Meiji 30). The streetcar line seen on this photo was added to the bridge in 1904 (Meiji 37). Eitaibashi Bridge was badly damaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12) and replaced by the current bridge three years later. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BKNBMR/1910s-japan-steel-bridge-across-the-sumidagawa-river-in-tokyo-eitaibashi-bridge-in-tokyo-the-first-eitaibashi-bridge-was-built-in-1698-the-bridge-on-this-photo-was-completed-in-1897-meiji-30-the-streetcar-line-seen-on-this-photo-was-added-to-the-bridge-in-1904-meiji-37-eitaibashi-bridge-was-badly-damaged-by-the-great-kanto-earthquake-kanto-daishinsai-of-september-1-1923-taisho-12-and-replaced-by-the-current-bridge-three-years-later-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BKNBMR.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Steel Bridge across the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo ] — Eitaibashi Bridge in Tokyo. The first Eitaibashi Bridge was built in 1698. The bridge on this photo was completed in 1897 (Meiji 30). The streetcar line seen on this photo was added to the bridge in 1904 (Meiji 37). Eitaibashi Bridge was badly damaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12) and replaced by the current bridge three years later. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BKNBMR–[ 1910s Japan - Steel Bridge across the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo ] — Eitaibashi Bridge in Tokyo. The first Eitaibashi Bridge was built in 1698. The bridge on this photo was completed in 1897 (Meiji 30). The streetcar line seen on this photo was added to the bridge in 1904 (Meiji 37). Eitaibashi Bridge was badly damaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake (Kanto Daishinsai) of September 1, 1923 (Taisho 12) and replaced by the current bridge three years later. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Bridge in Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). The white building is the Ishihara Tokeiten (石原時計店). This well-known retailer of watches moved here in 1915 (Taisho 4). Besides watches, the shop sold jewelry, and imported luxury items like cameras and musical instruments. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP71EP/1910s-japan-shinsaibashi-bridge-in-osaka-shinsaibashi-bridge-across-the-nagahori-canal-in-osaka-japan-the-stone-bridge-in-this-image-was-opened-in-1909-meiji-42-and-replaced-a-german-made-steel-bridge-in-use-since-1873-meiji-6-the-white-building-is-the-ishihara-tokeiten-this-well-known-retailer-of-watches-moved-here-in-1915-taisho-4-besides-watches-the-shop-sold-jewelry-and-imported-luxury-items-like-cameras-and-musical-instruments-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WP71EP.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Bridge in Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). The white building is the Ishihara Tokeiten (石原時計店). This well-known retailer of watches moved here in 1915 (Taisho 4). Besides watches, the shop sold jewelry, and imported luxury items like cameras and musical instruments. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWP71EP–[ 1910s Japan - Shinsaibashi Bridge in Osaka ] — Shinsaibashi Bridge across the Nagahori canal in Osaka, Japan. The stone bridge in this image was opened in 1909 (Meiji 42) and replaced a German made steel bridge in use since 1873 (Meiji 6). The white building is the Ishihara Tokeiten (石原時計店). This well-known retailer of watches moved here in 1915 (Taisho 4). Besides watches, the shop sold jewelry, and imported luxury items like cameras and musical instruments. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1890s Japan - Boat on Nagasaki River ] — Wooden boat on the Nakashima River (中島川) in Nagasaki. In the back, the Yorozubashi Bridge (万橋) is visible. Originally built in 1678 (Enpo 6), it was replaced in 1801 (Kansei 13). In 1915 (Taisho 4), the stone bridge on this image was replaced with a concrete bridge with iron girders. The area on the right is now the streetcar line between Nigiwaibashi Bridge (賑橋) and Nishihamano-machi (西浜町). 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2C0BYJ1/1890s-japan-boat-on-nagasaki-river-wooden-boat-on-the-nakashima-river-in-nagasaki-in-the-back-the-yorozubashi-bridge-is-visible-originally-built-in-1678-enpo-6-it-was-replaced-in-1801-kansei-13-in-1915-taisho-4-the-stone-bridge-on-this-image-was-replaced-with-a-concrete-bridge-with-iron-girders-the-area-on-the-right-is-now-the-streetcar-line-between-nigiwaibashi-bridge-and-nishihamano-machi-19th-century-vintage-albumen-photograph-2C0BYJ1.jpg "[ 1890s Japan - Boat on Nagasaki River ] — Wooden boat on the Nakashima River (中島川) in Nagasaki. In the back, the Yorozubashi Bridge (万橋) is visible. Originally built in 1678 (Enpo 6), it was replaced in 1801 (Kansei 13). In 1915 (Taisho 4), the stone bridge on this image was replaced with a concrete bridge with iron girders. The area on the right is now the streetcar line between Nigiwaibashi Bridge (賑橋) and Nishihamano-machi (西浜町). 19th century vintage albumen photograph. Stock Photo")
RM2C0BYJ1–[ 1890s Japan - Boat on Nagasaki River ] — Wooden boat on the Nakashima River (中島川) in Nagasaki. In the back, the Yorozubashi Bridge (万橋) is visible. Originally built in 1678 (Enpo 6), it was replaced in 1801 (Kansei 13). In 1915 (Taisho 4), the stone bridge on this image was replaced with a concrete bridge with iron girders. The area on the right is now the streetcar line between Nigiwaibashi Bridge (賑橋) and Nishihamano-machi (西浜町). 19th century vintage albumen photograph.
![[ 1920s Japan - Kyoto Station ] — Kyoto Station in Kyoto. Kyoto was first connected by railway to Osaka and Kobe in September 5, 1876 (Meiji 9), but the city’s terminal station wasn’t officially opened until February 5, 1877 (Meiji 10). The building on this postcard is the second Kyoto Station, opened in 1914 (Taisho 3). The building was destroyed by fire on November 18, 1950 (Showa 25) and replaced by a simple concrete building in 1952 (Showa 27). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8N91F/1920s-japan-kyoto-station-kyoto-station-in-kyoto-kyoto-was-first-connected-by-railway-to-osaka-and-kobe-in-september-5-1876-meiji-9-but-the-citys-terminal-station-wasnt-officially-opened-until-february-5-1877-meiji-10-the-building-on-this-postcard-is-the-second-kyoto-station-opened-in-1914-taisho-3-the-building-was-destroyed-by-fire-on-november-18-1950-showa-25-and-replaced-by-a-simple-concrete-building-in-1952-showa-27-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W8N91F.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Kyoto Station ] — Kyoto Station in Kyoto. Kyoto was first connected by railway to Osaka and Kobe in September 5, 1876 (Meiji 9), but the city’s terminal station wasn’t officially opened until February 5, 1877 (Meiji 10). The building on this postcard is the second Kyoto Station, opened in 1914 (Taisho 3). The building was destroyed by fire on November 18, 1950 (Showa 25) and replaced by a simple concrete building in 1952 (Showa 27). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW8N91F–[ 1920s Japan - Kyoto Station ] — Kyoto Station in Kyoto. Kyoto was first connected by railway to Osaka and Kobe in September 5, 1876 (Meiji 9), but the city’s terminal station wasn’t officially opened until February 5, 1877 (Meiji 10). The building on this postcard is the second Kyoto Station, opened in 1914 (Taisho 3). The building was destroyed by fire on November 18, 1950 (Showa 25) and replaced by a simple concrete building in 1952 (Showa 27). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Western-Style Department Store ] — The main Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Mitsukoshi was founded in 1673 as Echigoya. Daimaru was Tokyo's first dry goods store, and Shirokiya Tokyo's first Western-style department store (1886), but Mitsukoshi had some of the best locations. First in Nihonbashi, and later in Shinjuku (1929) and Ginza (1930). The building on this image is the third Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store. It was built after the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and replaced a building dating from 1914 which had been destroyed by fire. 20th Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP5CB9/1920s-japan-western-style-department-store-the-main-mitsukoshi-department-store-in-nihonbashi-tokyo-mitsukoshi-was-founded-in-1673-as-echigoya-daimaru-was-tokyos-first-dry-goods-store-and-shirokiya-tokyos-first-western-style-department-store-1886-but-mitsukoshi-had-some-of-the-best-locations-first-in-nihonbashi-and-later-in-shinjuku-1929-and-ginza-1930-the-building-on-this-image-is-the-third-nihonbashi-mitsukoshi-department-store-it-was-built-after-the-great-kanto-earthquake-of-1923-and-replaced-a-building-dating-from-1914-which-had-been-destroyed-by-fire-20th-WP5CB9.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Western-Style Department Store ] — The main Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Mitsukoshi was founded in 1673 as Echigoya. Daimaru was Tokyo's first dry goods store, and Shirokiya Tokyo's first Western-style department store (1886), but Mitsukoshi had some of the best locations. First in Nihonbashi, and later in Shinjuku (1929) and Ginza (1930). The building on this image is the third Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store. It was built after the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and replaced a building dating from 1914 which had been destroyed by fire. 20th Stock Photo")
RMWP5CB9–[ 1920s Japan - Western-Style Department Store ] — The main Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Mitsukoshi was founded in 1673 as Echigoya. Daimaru was Tokyo's first dry goods store, and Shirokiya Tokyo's first Western-style department store (1886), but Mitsukoshi had some of the best locations. First in Nihonbashi, and later in Shinjuku (1929) and Ginza (1930). The building on this image is the third Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store. It was built after the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and replaced a building dating from 1914 which had been destroyed by fire. 20th
![[ 1910s Japan - Kyoto Station ] — Kyoto Station in Kyoto. Kyoto was first connected by railway to Osaka and Kobe in September 5, 1876 (Meiji 9), but the city’s terminal station wasn’t officially opened until February 5, 1877 (Meiji 10). The building on this postcard is the second Kyoto Station, opened in 1914 (Taisho 3). It was destroyed by fire on November 18, 1950 (Showa 25) and replaced by a simple concrete building in 1952 (Showa 27). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP6G2D/1910s-japan-kyoto-station-kyoto-station-in-kyoto-kyoto-was-first-connected-by-railway-to-osaka-and-kobe-in-september-5-1876-meiji-9-but-the-citys-terminal-station-wasnt-officially-opened-until-february-5-1877-meiji-10-the-building-on-this-postcard-is-the-second-kyoto-station-opened-in-1914-taisho-3-it-was-destroyed-by-fire-on-november-18-1950-showa-25-and-replaced-by-a-simple-concrete-building-in-1952-showa-27-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WP6G2D.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Kyoto Station ] — Kyoto Station in Kyoto. Kyoto was first connected by railway to Osaka and Kobe in September 5, 1876 (Meiji 9), but the city’s terminal station wasn’t officially opened until February 5, 1877 (Meiji 10). The building on this postcard is the second Kyoto Station, opened in 1914 (Taisho 3). It was destroyed by fire on November 18, 1950 (Showa 25) and replaced by a simple concrete building in 1952 (Showa 27). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWP6G2D–[ 1910s Japan - Kyoto Station ] — Kyoto Station in Kyoto. Kyoto was first connected by railway to Osaka and Kobe in September 5, 1876 (Meiji 9), but the city’s terminal station wasn’t officially opened until February 5, 1877 (Meiji 10). The building on this postcard is the second Kyoto Station, opened in 1914 (Taisho 3). It was destroyed by fire on November 18, 1950 (Showa 25) and replaced by a simple concrete building in 1952 (Showa 27). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - 70219-0002 - Tenmabashi Steel Bridge in Osaka ] — Temmabashi Bridge, Osaka. The bridge was, together with Tenjinbashi and Naniwabashi, considered to be one of the Three Large Bridges of Naniwa (浪華の三大橋). Naniwa is the historical name for Osaka. The original wooden bridge was washed away by floods in July, 1885 (Meiji 18) and replaced by the steel bridge shown in this photograph in 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1935 (Showa 10), this bridge was replaced. The current Tenmabashi dates from 1970 (Showa 45). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP5GW8/1910s-japan-70219-0002-tenmabashi-steel-bridge-in-osaka-temmabashi-bridge-osaka-the-bridge-was-together-with-tenjinbashi-and-naniwabashi-considered-to-be-one-of-the-three-large-bridges-of-naniwa-naniwa-is-the-historical-name-for-osaka-the-original-wooden-bridge-was-washed-away-by-floods-in-july-1885-meiji-18-and-replaced-by-the-steel-bridge-shown-in-this-photograph-in-1888-meiji-21-in-1935-showa-10-this-bridge-was-replaced-the-current-tenmabashi-dates-from-1970-showa-45-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WP5GW8.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - 70219-0002 - Tenmabashi Steel Bridge in Osaka ] — Temmabashi Bridge, Osaka. The bridge was, together with Tenjinbashi and Naniwabashi, considered to be one of the Three Large Bridges of Naniwa (浪華の三大橋). Naniwa is the historical name for Osaka. The original wooden bridge was washed away by floods in July, 1885 (Meiji 18) and replaced by the steel bridge shown in this photograph in 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1935 (Showa 10), this bridge was replaced. The current Tenmabashi dates from 1970 (Showa 45). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWP5GW8–[ 1910s Japan - 70219-0002 - Tenmabashi Steel Bridge in Osaka ] — Temmabashi Bridge, Osaka. The bridge was, together with Tenjinbashi and Naniwabashi, considered to be one of the Three Large Bridges of Naniwa (浪華の三大橋). Naniwa is the historical name for Osaka. The original wooden bridge was washed away by floods in July, 1885 (Meiji 18) and replaced by the steel bridge shown in this photograph in 1888 (Meiji 21). In 1935 (Showa 10), this bridge was replaced. The current Tenmabashi dates from 1970 (Showa 45). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1910s Japan - Recently Completed Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — The newly constructed Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki (妻木頼黄, 1859-1916). During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). Now hidden below an ugly highway, it is one of only two surviving Meiji-era bridges in Tokyo. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8NFT0/1910s-japan-recently-completed-nihonbashi-bridge-tokyo-the-newly-constructed-nihonbashi-bridge-in-tokyo-designed-by-yorinaka-tsumaki-1859-1916-during-the-edo-period-1600-1867-the-bridge-was-the-starting-point-of-the-famous-tokaido-and-the-other-4-post-roads-the-stone-bridge-with-bronze-lions-and-wrought-iron-gas-lamps-replaced-the-wooden-one-in-1911-meiji-44-now-hidden-below-an-ugly-highway-it-is-one-of-only-two-surviving-meiji-era-bridges-in-tokyo-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W8NFT0.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Recently Completed Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — The newly constructed Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki (妻木頼黄, 1859-1916). During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). Now hidden below an ugly highway, it is one of only two surviving Meiji-era bridges in Tokyo. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW8NFT0–[ 1910s Japan - Recently Completed Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — The newly constructed Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki (妻木頼黄, 1859-1916). During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the bridge was the starting point of the famous Tokaido and the other 4 post roads. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). Now hidden below an ugly highway, it is one of only two surviving Meiji-era bridges in Tokyo. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Hotel ] — The Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto City. The hotel was opened as the Tokiwa Hotel (常盤ホテル) by Matakichi Maeda (前田又吉) on April 14, 1890 (Meiji 23). The name was changed to the Kyoto Hotel in 1895 (Meiji 28). It was owned by Kitaro Inoue (井上喜太郎) from 1895 (Meiji 28) to 1927 (Showa 2). The building on this postcard was designed by Jimbee Kawashima (川島甚兵衛, 1853-1910). A modern building replaced the traditional building in 1994 (Heisei 6). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP6E4F/1900s-japan-kyoto-hotel-the-kyoto-hotel-in-kyoto-city-the-hotel-was-opened-as-the-tokiwa-hotel-by-matakichi-maeda-on-april-14-1890-meiji-23-the-name-was-changed-to-the-kyoto-hotel-in-1895-meiji-28-it-was-owned-by-kitaro-inoue-from-1895-meiji-28-to-1927-showa-2-the-building-on-this-postcard-was-designed-by-jimbee-kawashima-1853-1910-a-modern-building-replaced-the-traditional-building-in-1994-heisei-6-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WP6E4F.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Hotel ] — The Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto City. The hotel was opened as the Tokiwa Hotel (常盤ホテル) by Matakichi Maeda (前田又吉) on April 14, 1890 (Meiji 23). The name was changed to the Kyoto Hotel in 1895 (Meiji 28). It was owned by Kitaro Inoue (井上喜太郎) from 1895 (Meiji 28) to 1927 (Showa 2). The building on this postcard was designed by Jimbee Kawashima (川島甚兵衛, 1853-1910). A modern building replaced the traditional building in 1994 (Heisei 6). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWP6E4F–[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Hotel ] — The Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto City. The hotel was opened as the Tokiwa Hotel (常盤ホテル) by Matakichi Maeda (前田又吉) on April 14, 1890 (Meiji 23). The name was changed to the Kyoto Hotel in 1895 (Meiji 28). It was owned by Kitaro Inoue (井上喜太郎) from 1895 (Meiji 28) to 1927 (Showa 2). The building on this postcard was designed by Jimbee Kawashima (川島甚兵衛, 1853-1910). A modern building replaced the traditional building in 1994 (Heisei 6). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Hotel ] — The Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto City. The hotel was opened as the Tokiwa Hotel (常盤ホテル) by Matakichi Maeda (前田又吉) on April 14, 1890 (Meiji 23). The name was changed to the Kyoto Hotel in 1895 (Meiji 28). It was owned by Kitaro Inoue (井上喜太郎) from 1895 (Meiji 28) to 1927 (Showa 2). The building on this postcard was designed by Jimbee Kawashima (川島甚兵衛, 1853-1910). A modern building replaced the traditional building in 1994 (Heisei 6). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/WP6E04/1900s-japan-kyoto-hotel-the-kyoto-hotel-in-kyoto-city-the-hotel-was-opened-as-the-tokiwa-hotel-by-matakichi-maeda-on-april-14-1890-meiji-23-the-name-was-changed-to-the-kyoto-hotel-in-1895-meiji-28-it-was-owned-by-kitaro-inoue-from-1895-meiji-28-to-1927-showa-2-the-building-on-this-postcard-was-designed-by-jimbee-kawashima-1853-1910-a-modern-building-replaced-the-traditional-building-in-1994-heisei-6-20th-century-vintage-postcard-WP6E04.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Hotel ] — The Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto City. The hotel was opened as the Tokiwa Hotel (常盤ホテル) by Matakichi Maeda (前田又吉) on April 14, 1890 (Meiji 23). The name was changed to the Kyoto Hotel in 1895 (Meiji 28). It was owned by Kitaro Inoue (井上喜太郎) from 1895 (Meiji 28) to 1927 (Showa 2). The building on this postcard was designed by Jimbee Kawashima (川島甚兵衛, 1853-1910). A modern building replaced the traditional building in 1994 (Heisei 6). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMWP6E04–[ 1900s Japan - Kyoto Hotel ] — The Kyoto Hotel in Kyoto City. The hotel was opened as the Tokiwa Hotel (常盤ホテル) by Matakichi Maeda (前田又吉) on April 14, 1890 (Meiji 23). The name was changed to the Kyoto Hotel in 1895 (Meiji 28). It was owned by Kitaro Inoue (井上喜太郎) from 1895 (Meiji 28) to 1927 (Showa 2). The building on this postcard was designed by Jimbee Kawashima (川島甚兵衛, 1853-1910). A modern building replaced the traditional building in 1994 (Heisei 6). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1930s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki (妻木頼黄, 1859-1916), ca. 1930. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). Now hidden below an ugly highway, it is one of only two surviving Meiji-era bridges in Tokyo. From the postcard series The 16 Bridges of Tokyo (東京大十六橋), apparently published to coincide with the celebration of the official completion of Tokyo’s earthquake reconstruction in March 1930. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BN0CJJ/1930s-japan-nihonbashi-bridge-tokyo-nihonbashi-bridge-in-tokyo-designed-by-yorinaka-tsumaki-1859-1916-ca-1930-the-stone-bridge-with-bronze-lions-and-wrought-iron-gas-lamps-replaced-the-wooden-one-in-1911-meiji-44-now-hidden-below-an-ugly-highway-it-is-one-of-only-two-surviving-meiji-era-bridges-in-tokyo-from-the-postcard-series-the-16-bridges-of-tokyo-apparently-published-to-coincide-with-the-celebration-of-the-official-completion-of-tokyos-earthquake-reconstruction-in-march-1930-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BN0CJJ.jpg "[ 1930s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki (妻木頼黄, 1859-1916), ca. 1930. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). Now hidden below an ugly highway, it is one of only two surviving Meiji-era bridges in Tokyo. From the postcard series The 16 Bridges of Tokyo (東京大十六橋), apparently published to coincide with the celebration of the official completion of Tokyo’s earthquake reconstruction in March 1930. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BN0CJJ–[ 1930s Japan - Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, designed by Yorinaka Tsumaki (妻木頼黄, 1859-1916), ca. 1930. The stone bridge with bronze lions and wrought-iron gas lamps replaced the wooden one in 1911 (Meiji 44). Now hidden below an ugly highway, it is one of only two surviving Meiji-era bridges in Tokyo. From the postcard series The 16 Bridges of Tokyo (東京大十六橋), apparently published to coincide with the celebration of the official completion of Tokyo’s earthquake reconstruction in March 1930. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1930s Japan - Komagata-bashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Komagata-bashi Bridge (駒形橋) over the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo, ca. 1930 (Showa 5). Named after the Komagata-do Hall of Senso-ji Temple, the bridge was built in 1927 (Showa 2) to connect Komagata in western Taito with Higashi-komagata, Sumida. It replaced a ferry called Komagata-no-Watashi. From the postcard series The 16 Bridges of Tokyo (東京大十六橋), apparently published to coincide with the celebration of the official completion of Tokyo’s earthquake reconstruction in March 1930. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2BN0BNF/1930s-japan-komagata-bashi-bridge-tokyo-komagata-bashi-bridge-over-the-sumidagawa-river-in-tokyo-ca-1930-showa-5-named-after-the-komagata-do-hall-of-senso-ji-temple-the-bridge-was-built-in-1927-showa-2-to-connect-komagata-in-western-taito-with-higashi-komagata-sumida-it-replaced-a-ferry-called-komagata-no-watashi-from-the-postcard-series-the-16-bridges-of-tokyo-apparently-published-to-coincide-with-the-celebration-of-the-official-completion-of-tokyos-earthquake-reconstruction-in-march-1930-20th-century-vintage-postcard-2BN0BNF.jpg "[ 1930s Japan - Komagata-bashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Komagata-bashi Bridge (駒形橋) over the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo, ca. 1930 (Showa 5). Named after the Komagata-do Hall of Senso-ji Temple, the bridge was built in 1927 (Showa 2) to connect Komagata in western Taito with Higashi-komagata, Sumida. It replaced a ferry called Komagata-no-Watashi. From the postcard series The 16 Bridges of Tokyo (東京大十六橋), apparently published to coincide with the celebration of the official completion of Tokyo’s earthquake reconstruction in March 1930. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RM2BN0BNF–[ 1930s Japan - Komagata-bashi Bridge, Tokyo ] — Komagata-bashi Bridge (駒形橋) over the Sumidagawa River in Tokyo, ca. 1930 (Showa 5). Named after the Komagata-do Hall of Senso-ji Temple, the bridge was built in 1927 (Showa 2) to connect Komagata in western Taito with Higashi-komagata, Sumida. It replaced a ferry called Komagata-no-Watashi. From the postcard series The 16 Bridges of Tokyo (東京大十六橋), apparently published to coincide with the celebration of the official completion of Tokyo’s earthquake reconstruction in March 1930. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Tokyo Kabukiza Theater ] — Kabukiza (歌舞伎座), a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. The theater has been run by the Shochiku Corporation (松竹株式会社) since 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8NX6J/1920s-japan-tokyo-kabukiza-theater-kabukiza-a-theater-for-kabuki-performances-in-ginza-tokyo-the-original-kabukiza-was-established-in-1889-meiji-22-it-was-replaced-with-the-building-on-this-image-in-1911-meiji-44-this-structure-was-destroyed-by-fire-in-1921-taisho-10-after-which-a-new-building-was-built-in-baroque-japanese-revivalist-style-this-was-demolished-in-2010-heisei-22-to-make-way-for-a-larger-modern-structure-the-theater-has-been-run-by-the-shochiku-corporation-since-1914-taisho-3-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W8NX6J.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Tokyo Kabukiza Theater ] — Kabukiza (歌舞伎座), a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. The theater has been run by the Shochiku Corporation (松竹株式会社) since 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW8NX6J–[ 1920s Japan - Tokyo Kabukiza Theater ] — Kabukiza (歌舞伎座), a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. The theater has been run by the Shochiku Corporation (松竹株式会社) since 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Boats and Buddhist Temple ] — Boats at anchor at Tsukishima Temple (築嶋寺) in Shimagami-cho (島上町) in Hyogo (兵庫), Kobe. Made famous by an ukiyoe print in the Tokaido Meisho No Uchi series ( 東海道名所之内) created by Chikamaru Yukawa (湯川周麿), the temple was destroyed in the Hanshin Awaji Great Earthquake of 1995 (Heisei 7) and rebuilt in concrete. The wooden bridge on this image has been replaced by a huge storm barrier and the temple now has two large concrete buildings on both sides. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W5WW9Y/1900s-japan-japanese-boats-and-buddhist-temple-boats-at-anchor-at-tsukishima-temple-in-shimagami-cho-in-hyogo-kobe-made-famous-by-an-ukiyoe-print-in-the-tokaido-meisho-no-uchi-series-created-by-chikamaru-yukawa-the-temple-was-destroyed-in-the-hanshin-awaji-great-earthquake-of-1995-heisei-7-and-rebuilt-in-concrete-the-wooden-bridge-on-this-image-has-been-replaced-by-a-huge-storm-barrier-and-the-temple-now-has-two-large-concrete-buildings-on-both-sides-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W5WW9Y.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Boats and Buddhist Temple ] — Boats at anchor at Tsukishima Temple (築嶋寺) in Shimagami-cho (島上町) in Hyogo (兵庫), Kobe. Made famous by an ukiyoe print in the Tokaido Meisho No Uchi series ( 東海道名所之内) created by Chikamaru Yukawa (湯川周麿), the temple was destroyed in the Hanshin Awaji Great Earthquake of 1995 (Heisei 7) and rebuilt in concrete. The wooden bridge on this image has been replaced by a huge storm barrier and the temple now has two large concrete buildings on both sides. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW5WW9Y–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Boats and Buddhist Temple ] — Boats at anchor at Tsukishima Temple (築嶋寺) in Shimagami-cho (島上町) in Hyogo (兵庫), Kobe. Made famous by an ukiyoe print in the Tokaido Meisho No Uchi series ( 東海道名所之内) created by Chikamaru Yukawa (湯川周麿), the temple was destroyed in the Hanshin Awaji Great Earthquake of 1995 (Heisei 7) and rebuilt in concrete. The wooden bridge on this image has been replaced by a huge storm barrier and the temple now has two large concrete buildings on both sides. 20th century vintage postcard.
![[ 1920s Japan - Tokyo Kabuki Theater ] — Two women look at posters at Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. The theater has been run by the Shochiku Corporation (松竹株式会社) since 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W4944T/1920s-japan-tokyo-kabuki-theater-two-women-look-at-posters-at-kabukiza-a-theater-for-kabuki-performances-in-ginza-tokyo-the-original-kabukiza-was-established-in-1889-meiji-22-it-was-replaced-with-the-building-on-this-image-in-1911-meiji-44-this-structure-was-destroyed-by-fire-in-1921-taisho-10-after-which-a-new-building-was-built-in-baroque-japanese-revivalist-style-this-was-demolished-in-2010-heisei-22-to-make-way-for-a-larger-modern-structure-the-theater-has-been-run-by-the-shochiku-corporation-since-1914-taisho-3-20th-century-vintage-glass-slide-W4944T.jpg "[ 1920s Japan - Tokyo Kabuki Theater ] — Two women look at posters at Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. The theater has been run by the Shochiku Corporation (松竹株式会社) since 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo")
RMW4944T–[ 1920s Japan - Tokyo Kabuki Theater ] — Two women look at posters at Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. The theater has been run by the Shochiku Corporation (松竹株式会社) since 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage glass slide.
![[ 1910s Japan - Tokyo Kabuki Theater ] — Two Japanese women in front of Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. The theater has been run by the Shochiku Corporation (松竹株式会社) since 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W49FFK/1910s-japan-tokyo-kabuki-theater-two-japanese-women-in-front-of-kabukiza-a-theater-for-kabuki-performances-in-ginza-tokyo-the-original-kabukiza-was-established-in-1889-meiji-22-it-was-replaced-with-the-building-on-this-image-in-1911-meiji-44-this-structure-was-destroyed-by-fire-in-1921-taisho-10-after-which-a-new-building-was-built-in-baroque-japanese-revivalist-style-this-was-demolished-in-2010-heisei-22-to-make-way-for-a-larger-modern-structure-the-theater-has-been-run-by-the-shochiku-corporation-since-1914-taisho-3-20th-century-vintage-glass-slide-W49FFK.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Tokyo Kabuki Theater ] — Two Japanese women in front of Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. The theater has been run by the Shochiku Corporation (松竹株式会社) since 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo")
RMW49FFK–[ 1910s Japan - Tokyo Kabuki Theater ] — Two Japanese women in front of Kabukiza, a theater for kabuki performances, in Ginza, Tokyo. The original Kabukiza was established in 1889 (Meiji 22). It was replaced with the building on this image in 1911 (Meiji 44). This structure was destroyed by fire in 1921 (Taisho 10), after which a new building was built in baroque Japanese revivalist style. This was demolished in 2010 (Heisei 22) to make way for a larger modern structure. The theater has been run by the Shochiku Corporation (松竹株式会社) since 1914 (Taisho 3). 20th century vintage glass slide.
![[ 1910s Japan - Four Bridges of Yotsubashi, Osaka ] — Yotsubashi Bridges (四ツ橋) in Osaka. The four wooden bridges were located where the Nagahorigawa (長堀川) and Nishi-Yokoborigawa (西横堀川) canals crossed, creating a very scenic spot. The wooden bridges were replaced with modern ones in 1908 (Meiji 41) to accommodate Osaka’s new streetcar system. Nagahorigawa was filled up in 1964 (Showa 39) and became Nagahori-dori (長堀通). Nishi-Yokobori-Gawa was reclaimed in 1962 (Showa 37) and became Yotsubashi Avenue (四ツ橋筋). The last of the four bridges was removed in 1970 (Showa 45). 20th century vintage po Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W8P5KM/1910s-japan-four-bridges-of-yotsubashi-osaka-yotsubashi-bridges-in-osaka-the-four-wooden-bridges-were-located-where-the-nagahorigawa-and-nishi-yokoborigawa-canals-crossed-creating-a-very-scenic-spot-the-wooden-bridges-were-replaced-with-modern-ones-in-1908-meiji-41-to-accommodate-osakas-new-streetcar-system-nagahorigawa-was-filled-up-in-1964-showa-39-and-became-nagahori-dori-nishi-yokobori-gawa-was-reclaimed-in-1962-showa-37-and-became-yotsubashi-avenue-the-last-of-the-four-bridges-was-removed-in-1970-showa-45-20th-century-vintage-po-W8P5KM.jpg "[ 1910s Japan - Four Bridges of Yotsubashi, Osaka ] — Yotsubashi Bridges (四ツ橋) in Osaka. The four wooden bridges were located where the Nagahorigawa (長堀川) and Nishi-Yokoborigawa (西横堀川) canals crossed, creating a very scenic spot. The wooden bridges were replaced with modern ones in 1908 (Meiji 41) to accommodate Osaka’s new streetcar system. Nagahorigawa was filled up in 1964 (Showa 39) and became Nagahori-dori (長堀通). Nishi-Yokobori-Gawa was reclaimed in 1962 (Showa 37) and became Yotsubashi Avenue (四ツ橋筋). The last of the four bridges was removed in 1970 (Showa 45). 20th century vintage po Stock Photo")
RMW8P5KM–[ 1910s Japan - Four Bridges of Yotsubashi, Osaka ] — Yotsubashi Bridges (四ツ橋) in Osaka. The four wooden bridges were located where the Nagahorigawa (長堀川) and Nishi-Yokoborigawa (西横堀川) canals crossed, creating a very scenic spot. The wooden bridges were replaced with modern ones in 1908 (Meiji 41) to accommodate Osaka’s new streetcar system. Nagahorigawa was filled up in 1964 (Showa 39) and became Nagahori-dori (長堀通). Nishi-Yokobori-Gawa was reclaimed in 1962 (Showa 37) and became Yotsubashi Avenue (四ツ橋筋). The last of the four bridges was removed in 1970 (Showa 45). 20th century vintage po
![[ 1900s Japan - Western Style Hotel in Osaka ] — The Osaka Hotel in Nakanoshima, Osaka. The Osaka Hotel was Osaka’s premier Western hotel. It opened in 1881 (Meiji 14) as the Jiyutei Hotel (自由亭ホテル). In 1895 (Meiji 28) it was renamed the Osaka Hotel. It boasted electric light, steam heating as well as English speaking personnel. In (Meiji 34), during construction for remodeling, the hotel burned down. It was replaced in 1903 (Meiji 36) by the building in this image. But in 1924 (Taisho 13) this building was destroyed by fire, too. It was not rebuild again. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W5XEXP/1900s-japan-western-style-hotel-in-osaka-the-osaka-hotel-in-nakanoshima-osaka-the-osaka-hotel-was-osakas-premier-western-hotel-it-opened-in-1881-meiji-14-as-the-jiyutei-hotel-in-1895-meiji-28-it-was-renamed-the-osaka-hotel-it-boasted-electric-light-steam-heating-as-well-as-english-speaking-personnel-in-meiji-34-during-construction-for-remodeling-the-hotel-burned-down-it-was-replaced-in-1903-meiji-36-by-the-building-in-this-image-but-in-1924-taisho-13-this-building-was-destroyed-by-fire-too-it-was-not-rebuild-again-20th-century-vintage-postcard-W5XEXP.jpg "[ 1900s Japan - Western Style Hotel in Osaka ] — The Osaka Hotel in Nakanoshima, Osaka. The Osaka Hotel was Osaka’s premier Western hotel. It opened in 1881 (Meiji 14) as the Jiyutei Hotel (自由亭ホテル). In 1895 (Meiji 28) it was renamed the Osaka Hotel. It boasted electric light, steam heating as well as English speaking personnel. In (Meiji 34), during construction for remodeling, the hotel burned down. It was replaced in 1903 (Meiji 36) by the building in this image. But in 1924 (Taisho 13) this building was destroyed by fire, too. It was not rebuild again. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo")
RMW5XEXP–[ 1900s Japan - Western Style Hotel in Osaka ] — The Osaka Hotel in Nakanoshima, Osaka. The Osaka Hotel was Osaka’s premier Western hotel. It opened in 1881 (Meiji 14) as the Jiyutei Hotel (自由亭ホテル). In 1895 (Meiji 28) it was renamed the Osaka Hotel. It boasted electric light, steam heating as well as English speaking personnel. In (Meiji 34), during construction for remodeling, the hotel burned down. It was replaced in 1903 (Meiji 36) by the building in this image. But in 1924 (Taisho 13) this building was destroyed by fire, too. It was not rebuild again. 20th century vintage postcard.
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