shows photos of Japan between the 1860s and 1930s. In 1854, Japan opened its doors to the outside world for the first time in more than 200 years. It set in motion a truly astounding transformation. As fate would have it, photography had just been invented. As the old country vanished and a new one was born, daring photographers took photos. Discover what life was like with their rare and precious photographs of old Japan.

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Samurai: An Illustrated History • Mitsuo Kure

A chronological coverage of samurai history detailing the main battles, personnel, weaponry and fortifications. Line drawings of fortifications and armor, and photographs of battle re-enactments conducted by historical re-enactment societies bring the battles back to life.

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Ainu mothers carried their young children in a loose garment, or net, on their back. The garment or net was supported by a band round the mother’s head. Ainu men carried children by holding them in their arms. This is quite different from the Japanese way of carrying children. For a sample of this, see 1910s • Children Carrying Children. For an interesting passage about the bond between Ainu mothers and children, read 1900s • Ainu Family.

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Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Utsunomiya
Medium: Postcard
Image Number: 80201-0055
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Posted by Kjeld Duits • 2009-02-10

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