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Japan Collection (page 5)

Background imageJapan Collection: Owl and magnolia

Owl and magnolia. Print shows an owl perched on a magnolia tree branch; the magnolia blossoms are embossed. Date between 1870 and 1920

Background imageJapan Collection: Noge Hill, Yokohama

Noge Hill, Yokohama. Photograph shows a large torii above blossoming cherry trees, with view of rooftops of the city in the background

Background imageJapan Collection: Blossom of Nakanocho

Blossom of Nakanocho. Print shows a woman, full-length, sitting on a bench, holding papers against her forehead; picture of a tree covered with blossoms hangs on the wall nearby

Background imageJapan Collection: Arai

Arai. Print shows a bird s-eye view of a coastal village with ships in the harbor and a view of Mount Fuji in the distance. Date ca. 1855

Background imageJapan Collection: Fishing net

Fishing net. Print shows a woman holding a pipe, walking with a female attendant along the seashore; in the background are boats and large fishing nets. Date 1799 or 1800

Background imageJapan Collection: Tale of Ise

Tale of Ise. Print shows three women, two sitting on the floor and one standing, a third person sitting on the floor appears to be offering a small box containing two objects to the others as

Background imageJapan Collection: The coast at Hota in Boshu

The coast at Hota in Boshu. Print shows travelers walking along the coastline at Hota, with a view of Mount Fuji in the background. Date 1858

Background imageJapan Collection: Fukeiga Fuokeiga

Fukeiga Fuokeiga
Fukeiga. Print shows two people crossing a steep snow-covered bridge. Date between 1900 and 1940, from an earlier print. Fuokeiga. Print shows two people crossing a steep snow-covered bridge

Background imageJapan Collection: Chugoku hanga

Chugoku hanga. Print shows a Chinese wiseman holding a sword and riding on the back of a tiger. Date between 1750 and 1850

Background imageJapan Collection: Scene fifty-four of Tale of Genji

Scene fifty-four of Tale of Genji. Japanese print showing scene from Murasaki Shikibus Tale of Genji with elaborately dressed woman and man separated by a screen. Date 1852

Background imageJapan Collection: Types of drums

Types of drums

Background imageJapan Collection: The Amanohashidate admired by a Geisha

The Amanohashidate admired by a Geisha
The Amanohashidate - located in Miyazu Bay in northern Kyoto Prefecture - a pine-clad promontory launching onto the sea - being admited by a geisha on a balcony

Background imageJapan Collection: Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5

Cartoon impression of the Russo-Japanese War 1 of 5
Card 1 of 5 - Preliminaries. A cartoon interpretation of the Russo-Japanese war, acted out by the principal ruling individuals from the International Community

Background imageJapan Collection: Japanese girl playing violin

Japanese girl playing violin
A stunning photographic postcard depicting a young Japanese girl playing the voilin

Background imageJapan Collection: Basket seller, Japan

Basket seller, Japan
A Japanese man selling baskets from an overloaded cart Date: Late 19th Century

Background imageJapan Collection: Myth / Japan / Ghost Story

Myth / Japan / Ghost Story
A Japanese ghost story : The ghost of Yoichi appears to his friend Ichibei and asks for revenge on his misbehaving wife and her new husband

Background imageJapan Collection: Women playing musical instruments

Women playing musical instruments in Japan

Background imageJapan Collection: Geisha Picking Flowers

Geisha Picking Flowers
A geisha picking flowers

Background imageJapan Collection: Military Education / Japan

Military Education / Japan
Military education in Japanese primary schools A Naval officer presents a model of a warship to students

Background imageJapan Collection: Buddha Statue, Kamakura

Buddha Statue, Kamakura
The Daibutsu - a giant statue of the Buddha at Kamakura, Japan

Background imageJapan Collection: Shinto Temple, Japan

Shinto Temple, Japan
A SHINTO TEMPLE

Background imageJapan Collection: Eating with Chopsticks

Eating with Chopsticks
Japanese politicians enjoying a meal using chopsticks, in the canteen of the new parliamentary buildings in Tokyo

Background imageJapan Collection: Ship of Good Fortune

Ship of Good Fortune
The Ship of Good Fortune carries the seven Gods of Fortune; it is to be found in countless Japanese homes, for between them they take care of all lifes troubles

Background imageJapan Collection: A Kabuki Play / Japan / C19

A Kabuki Play / Japan / C19
An actor with a brilliant red wig, and a long flowing gown, dances wildly during a scene from a Kabuki play

Background imageJapan Collection: Japanese River Boats

Japanese River Boats
Various types of boat on a river, some with sails, others propelled with poles

Background imageJapan Collection: Japanese Spring Scene

Japanese Spring Scene
Springtime in Japan - cherry blossom and a pair of birds

Background imageJapan Collection: Buddha of Kamakura

Buddha of Kamakura
The great bronze image of Buddha at Kamakura, Japan, cast in the 13th century, centrepiece of a group of shrines and temples which attract pilgrims

Background imageJapan Collection: Elephant Drinking

Elephant Drinking
An elephant having a drink, happily dipping its trunk into a water trough in Tokyo Japan

Background imageJapan Collection: Fujiyama (Liebig)

Fujiyama (Liebig)
The most painted and photographed volcano in the world - Mount Fuji

Background imageJapan Collection: Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818

Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton

Background imageJapan Collection: Japnese Geisha, holding an arrow

Japnese Geisha, holding an arrow
Reproduction of a very fine painting of a beautiful Japnese Geisha, holding an arrow wearing a red kimono Date: 19th century

Background imageJapan Collection: Late 19th century - young Japanese woman with mirrors

Late 19th century - young Japanese woman with mirrors
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Background imageJapan Collection: World War II battle for Senio River in Italy, a flamethrower

World War II battle for Senio River in Italy, a flamethrower
Vintage World War II photograph - 8th Army battle for the Senio River in Italy, a flamethrower in action

Background imageJapan Collection: WW II - Japanese navy officer surrenders on Okinawa

WW II - Japanese navy officer surrenders on Okinawa
Vintage photograph World War II - Japanese navy officer surrenders to American soldiers on Okinawa

Background imageJapan Collection: WW II - range of bombs, ordnance dropped by RAF

WW II - range of bombs, ordnance dropped by RAF
Vintage World War II photograph - range of bombs ordnance dropped by bombers of the RAF

Background imageJapan Collection: Mushroom cloud Nagasaki Japan in 1945, atomic bomb

Mushroom cloud Nagasaki Japan in 1945, atomic bomb
Mushroom cloud following the expolsion of Nagaski atomic bomb, Japan, World War II

Background imageJapan Collection: American soldiers shake hands w. Russians River Elbe, 1945 W

American soldiers shake hands w. Russians River Elbe, 1945 W
American soldiers of the First Army shake hands with Russian counterparts as the two sides meet at Torgau on the River Elbe, 1945 World War II

Background imageJapan Collection: Brothels in the Yoshiwara pleasure district of Tokyo, Japan

Brothels in the Yoshiwara pleasure district of Tokyo, Japan
Brothels in Yoshiwara pleasure district Tokyo, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageJapan Collection: Bare-breasted tea house girls, geishas, relaxing, Japan

Bare-breasted tea house girls, geishas, relaxing, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageJapan Collection: Young women taking bath at home, late 19thc. Japan

Young women taking bath at home, late 19thc. Japan
Young women taking a bath at home, late 19th century Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageJapan Collection: Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan, four planes

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan, four planes
Advance Training Machines. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965) was a Scottish peer and record-breaking air pioneer who was later shown to have passed secret

Background imageJapan Collection: Upper Class Japanese Couple - Wedding Photograph

Upper Class Japanese Couple - Wedding Photograph
Upper Class Japanese Couple - Official Wedding Photograph. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageJapan Collection: Boiling eggs at the Beppu Hot Springs, Japan

Boiling eggs at the Beppu Hot Springs, Japan
A sign advertising the option to boil an egg at the Beppu Hot Springs, Beppu, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1924, and is famous for its onsen (hot springs), which are regarded as sacred

Background imageJapan Collection: Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - The Caged Russian Bear

Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - The Caged Russian Bear
A spectacular Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard - The Caged Russian Bear peered at by Japanese children, women and soldiers in uniform. Date: circa 1905

Background imageJapan Collection: Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - Sinking toy Russian Ships

Russo-Japanese War - Propaganda - Sinking toy Russian Ships
A superb Russo-Japanese War propaganda postcard - Japanese children (in uniform) and a Geisha sink toy Russian Ships with blowpipes and darts at a fair

Background imageJapan Collection: Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 Model 12 Flying Boat Emily

Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 Model 12 Flying Boat Emily
Imperial Japanese Navy Kawanishi H8K Nishiki Hikotei Type 2 Flying Boat Emily Parked Date: 1940s

Background imageJapan Collection: Kawanishi H8K Nishiki Hikotei Type 2 Flying Boat Emily

Kawanishi H8K Nishiki Hikotei Type 2 Flying Boat Emily
Imperial Japanese Navy Kawanishi H8K Nishiki Hikotei Type 2 Flying Boat Emily Flying with an Engine-Fire after Being Shot-Down Date: 1940s

Background imageJapan Collection: Three Carp in a pool by Maruyama Okyo

Three Carp in a pool by Maruyama Okyo (1733-1795). Date: circa 1770s



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