Japan Travel and Culture Guide

A Mysterious Look at Old Japan

Japan was a topic of great curiosity in the West at the end of the 19th century. Western photographers such as T. Enami documented Japanese life at this fascinating time in Japanese history.

These stereoviews are a rare glimpse at 19th century Japan — a world that was never captured on film (until 1897).

Geisha and Maiko were a favorite subject.

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