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Looking at the moon, by Nishikawa Sukenobu

Looking at the moon, by Nishikawa Sukenobu

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Ladies gathering mushrooms, by Nishikawa Sukenobu

Ladies gathering mushrooms, by Nishikawa Sukenobu

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In front of the local paper of San Francisco's Chinatown Chinese read news of the surrender of Canton to the Japanese. Most of San Francisco's Chinese are Cantonese

In front of the local paper of San Francisco's Chinatown Chinese read ...

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Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under FSA (Farm Security Administration) management. Supper plates in the community mess hall of the Japanese-Americans

Rupert, Idaho. Former CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) camp now under...

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Genji Monogatari Emaki - Scene 3b

Genji Monogatari Emaki - Scene 3b

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Woman Representing Hotei, Yashima Gakutei

Woman Representing Hotei, Yashima Gakutei

Yashima Gakutei (Born: 1786, Osaka, Japan, Died: 1868, Osaka, Japan) was an artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Besides his Ukiyo-e prints, Gakutei was known for his kyōka poetry,... More

A young woman holding a cage containing a canary, and sitting on the floor before her a young man who is slipping a love letter under the cage.  In the background a branch of an uma tree in bloom appears through the black arch of an open window

A young woman holding a cage containing a canary, and sitting on the f...

Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More

Distant View of Fengtianfu: Picture of the Bivouac of Japanese Troops

Distant View of Fengtianfu: Picture of the Bivouac of Japanese Troops

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A tall oiran in front of a joroya accompanied by her two kamuro

A tall oiran in front of a joroya accompanied by her two kamuro

Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese: 鈴木 春信; c. 1725 – 15 July 1770) was the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints. Harunobu was from ... More

The lovers Komurasaki and Gompachi, Kitagawa Utamaro

The lovers Komurasaki and Gompachi, Kitagawa Utamaro

Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More

The grounds of Ueno Park: a view of the Second National Industrial Exposition

The grounds of Ueno Park: a view of the Second National Industrial Exp...

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An oiran showing a pet mouse to her kamuro

An oiran showing a pet mouse to her kamuro

Unlike almost any other Japanese printmakers, Koryūsai was a samurai. He was born in 1735 and worked as a samurai in the service of the Tsuchiya clan. He became a masterless rōnin after the death of the head of... More

A boy musician, seated, holding up a small drum with floral decorations in his left hand and a drum stick in his right

A boy musician, seated, holding up a small drum with floral decoration...

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New Megane Bridge at Sujichigai

New Megane Bridge at Sujichigai

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Women taking a daimyo's son for a ride upon a hobby horse

Women taking a daimyo's son for a ride upon a hobby horse

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The oiran Kisokata of Ohishiya walking beneath a cherry tree

The oiran Kisokata of Ohishiya walking beneath a cherry tree

Unlike almost any other Japanese printmakers, Koryūsai was a samurai. He was born in 1735 and worked as a samurai in the service of the Tsuchiya clan. He became a masterless rōnin after the death of the head of... More

Ushiwaka playing the flute, Katsushika Hokusai

Ushiwaka playing the flute, Katsushika Hokusai

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The Sangokushi (Liu-pei, Shuan-te, and Kwan-yu)

The Sangokushi (Liu-pei, Shuan-te, and Kwan-yu)

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Sea breaking on rocks with rising moon

Sea breaking on rocks with rising moon

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Dish of fruit (with knife). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Dish of fruit (with knife). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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Figure of lady reading, Katsushika Hokusai

Figure of lady reading, Katsushika Hokusai

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Woman with fans. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Woman with fans. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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Woman holding flower arrangement

Woman holding flower arrangement

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The most beautiful scene of the famous places in Tokyo.  The cherry blossoms on the banks of the Sumida River

The most beautiful scene of the famous places in Tokyo. The cherry bl...

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In the neighborhood of Newchang

In the neighborhood of Newchang

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Russo-Japanese war series. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

Russo-Japanese war series. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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Russo-Japanese war series. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

Russo-Japanese war series. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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Russo-Japanese war series. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

Russo-Japanese war series. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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An oiran dreaming of a masked man who walked by her side in the Yoshiwara parade

An oiran dreaming of a masked man who walked by her side in the Yoshiw...

Unlike almost any other Japanese printmakers, Koryūsai was a samurai. He was born in 1735 and worked as a samurai in the service of the Tsuchiya clan. He became a masterless rōnin after the death of the head of... More

Two women watching man push cart

Two women watching man push cart

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Pounding mochi. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Pounding mochi. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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Cake bowl - Public domain dedication image

Cake bowl - Public domain dedication image

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Genealogical scroll of the rulers of Mewar

Genealogical scroll of the rulers of Mewar

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The 52 Stages of Printmaking

The 52 Stages of Printmaking

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

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Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese book, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Seimei shoka zukan = The River Festival

Seimei shoka zukan = The River Festival

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese scroll painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions art image.

Scroll 2, scene 34 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 2, scene 34 - Public domain dedication image

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Cooking, Reciting a Sutra, Study, and Sumo Wrestling

Cooking, Reciting a Sutra, Study, and Sumo Wrestling

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A Temple - Early photography, Public domain image

A Temple - Early photography, Public domain image

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Views : A Row of Houses, Bridge, and Park

Views : A Row of Houses, Bridge, and Park

Public domain photograph of 19th-century Japan, travel photographs album, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cherry Flower-Street, at Mukojima, Tokio

Cherry Flower-Street, at Mukojima, Tokio

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Storehouse for Treasure at Nikko

Storehouse for Treasure at Nikko

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The Bronze Gate (Iyetsugu's Tomb) at Shiba Tokio

The Bronze Gate (Iyetsugu's Tomb) at Shiba Tokio

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Oji Tea House at Tokio. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Oji Tea House at Tokio. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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View of Yumoto. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

View of Yumoto. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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Waterfall of Riuzu, Nikko. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Waterfall of Riuzu, Nikko. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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Fuji from Yoshiwara (Tokaido). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Fuji from Yoshiwara (Tokaido). 19th century Japan. Public domain image...

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Kitchen (preparing dinner). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Kitchen (preparing dinner). 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph of 19th-century Japan, travel photographs album, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

51 - Drawing. Public domain image.

51 - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll III.

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Scroll 3, scene 14 - Public domain dedication image

Scroll 3, scene 14 - Public domain dedication image

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Scroll 3, scene 26. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

Scroll 3, scene 26. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

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Shrine's Gate at Nikko - Early photography, Public domain image

Shrine's Gate at Nikko - Early photography, Public domain image

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Asamayama (Fire Mountain) from Karuisawa, at Nakasendo

Asamayama (Fire Mountain) from Karuisawa, at Nakasendo

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View Dogashima. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

View Dogashima. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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Back Cover (Flower Vase and Butterfly)

Back Cover (Flower Vase and Butterfly)

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View of Rapids, at Kioto. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

View of Rapids, at Kioto. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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The old pine tree of Karasaki.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

The old pine tree of Karasaki.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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Daibutsu at Kobe.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

Daibutsu at Kobe.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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Sandals making.. 1910s Japan, public domain image.

Sandals making.. 1910s Japan, public domain image.

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The tomb of Nanko in Nanko Temple, Kobe.

The tomb of Nanko in Nanko Temple, Kobe.

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Commercial street in Nagasaki.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

Commercial street in Nagasaki.. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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Gaisen Road street, Tokyo.. 1920s Japan, public domain image.

Gaisen Road street, Tokyo.. 1920s Japan, public domain image.

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Vase étain laqué.. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Vase étain laqué.. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

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Genji Monogatari Emaki - Scene 3b

Genji Monogatari Emaki - Scene 3b

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Japan in America - pretty maids in garden before a Japanese teahouse.

Japan in America - pretty maids in garden before a Japanese teahouse.

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Genji monogatari, Book 19, illuminated manuscript

Genji monogatari, Book 19, illuminated manuscript

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[Cherub unfurling scroll reading 'JR'; collage, watercolor, ink.]

[Cherub unfurling scroll reading 'JR'; collage, watercolor, ink.]

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Utagawa Hiroshige - Kameyama, Yukibare

Utagawa Hiroshige - Kameyama, Yukibare

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Momoyogusa = Flowers of a Hundred Generations, vol. 1 front cover.

Momoyogusa = Flowers of a Hundred Generations, vol. 1 front cover.

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Scroll 1. Scene 3 - A painting of a house in the mountains

Scroll 1. Scene 3 - A painting of a house in the mountains

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Kami-yui] = [Hairdresser], Kitagawa Utamaro

Kami-yui] = [Hairdresser], Kitagawa Utamaro

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A man and woman on the street at night

A man and woman on the street at night

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Woman and servent -picture of goat

Woman and servent -picture of goat

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll I.

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Jôbon no zu = [Picture of the upper class]

Jôbon no zu = [Picture of the upper class]

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Scroll 2, scene 19. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

Scroll 2, scene 19. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

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Ogiya Hanaôgi = [Hanaôgi of the Ôgiya (picture riddle)]

Ogiya Hanaôgi = [Hanaôgi of the Ôgiya (picture riddle)]

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Utagawa Hiroshige - Fukuroi, De-chaya

Utagawa Hiroshige - Fukuroi, De-chaya

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Daidokoro] = [Kitchen scene], Kitagawa Utamaro

Daidokoro] = [Kitchen scene], Kitagawa Utamaro

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Two women looking at a whirling lantern

Two women looking at a whirling lantern

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Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

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Chrysanthemum boy. Woodblock print, Sekka Kamisaka, Japan 1866-1942

Chrysanthemum boy. Woodblock print, Sekka Kamisaka, Japan 1866-1942

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Three women walking accompanied by a boy carrying a pot of fukujuso

Three women walking accompanied by a boy carrying a pot of fukujuso

Kiyonaga is considered one of the great masters of the full-color nishiki-e print and of bijin-ga, images of courtesans and other beautiful women. Like most ukiyo-e artists, however, he also produced a number o... More

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

Ise Monogatari Emaki, Scroll II.

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Scroll 3, scene 20. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

Scroll 3, scene 20. 18th Century Japan. Public domain image.

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Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

Ise monogatari = The Tales of Ise.

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A woman looking over the shoulder of a young man who is smoking a pipe and reading a book

A woman looking over the shoulder of a young man who is smoking a pipe...

Utamaro was born in 1753 in Edo (Tokyo) and died in 1806. He is considered the leading Japanese printmaker and painter of bijin. Utamaro started his career as a student of the master painter Toriyama Sekien. Ut... More

Whidah arms, & music; Plan of the King's palace at Xavier or Sabi.

Whidah arms, & music; Plan of the King's palace at Xavier or Sabi.

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Miserable soldiers of China

Miserable soldiers of China

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A favorite feast. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

A favorite feast. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

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