Folklore

“Nasunoyoichi shooting a fan [at] a great distance”, c. 1920.

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

“Who frightened who?”, c. 1927.

“Akita Obako”, c. 1930.

Seven Lucky Gods of Japan, c. 1920.

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

Picking persimmons with a bamboo pole, c. 1950.

Boy’s Day, c. 1910.

The 47 Ronin (Genroku Ako Vendetta), Sengakuji, Tokyo.