Arts & Culture

Lafcadio Hearn’s home, Matsue, Japan, c. 1950.

Takarazuka Revue, “Parisette”, c. 1930.

The Kawakami Theater performing “Okan” at Meiji-za, Tokyo, c. 1905.

Ebisu, God of Good Fortune, New Year’s postcard, c. 1920.

“Akita Obako”, c. 1930.

“Year of the Rat”, New Year’s postcard, 1936.

Hanetsuki (Japanese Badminton), New Year’s cards, 1910 & 1939.

Seven Lucky Gods of Japan, c. 1920.

“Tomb of Soga Brothers”, Hakone, c. 1920.

Kite-flying culture, c. 1910-1930.

Uta-garuta (“Poem cards” game), c. 1930.

“Night snow at Kanbara”, Hiroshige postcard reproduction, c. 1940.

Tanabata Matsuri (Star Festival), c. 1940.

Reenactment of daimyo procession, Kanda, Tokyo, c. 1910.

International House, Azabu, Tokyo, 1968.

Miyata Bicycle Co. New Year’s card, 1933.

Nigatsudo Temple, Nara, c. 1920.

“Solid nation union to sail in rough sea” propaganda postcard, c. 1940.

“To shoot an arrow”, c. 1920.

Shintomi-za Theatre, Tokyo, c. 1920.

Himeji Castle, c. 1920.

Ofuro (bath) culture, c. 1910.

Japanese Pavilion, A Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, 1933.