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Image Not Available for The Japanese call the volcanic island of Izu-Oshima the "Japanese Sahara". In ???? To Africa, camels are provided to transport tourists.
The Japanese call the volcanic island of Izu-Oshima the "Japanese Sahara". In ???? To Africa, camels are provided to transport tourists.
Image Not Available for The Japanese call the volcanic island of Izu-Oshima the "Japanese Sahara". In ???? To Africa, camels are provided to transport tourists.

The Japanese call the volcanic island of Izu-Oshima the "Japanese Sahara". In ???? To Africa, camels are provided to transport tourists.

Creator Transatlantic Photos
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.3 x 18 cm (9 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/9363
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Special care is taken with Japanese flower arranging. The placement of the flowers, the type of flower and the bowl must correspond with Japanese tradition and is part of the education of every Japanese girl.
Special care is taken with Japanese flower arranging. The placement of the flowers, the type of flower and the bowl must correspond with Japanese tradition and is part of the education of every Japanese girl.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for In an old Japanese custom, cormorant's are trained by Japanese fisherman to fish for them. A snare is tied near the base of the bird's throat, which allows the bird only to swallor small fish. Whe the bird captures and tries to swallow a large fish, the f
In an old Japanese custom, cormorant's are trained by Japanese fisherman to fish for them. A snare is tied near the base of the bird's throat, which allows the bird only to swallor small fish. Whe the bird captures and tries to swallow a large fish, the f
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.
A woman and her children lean against a Japanese cannon. Across the street is a Torii, which is traditional Japanese archway with two upright supports and two crossbars on the top. This Torii has been made with gunmetal.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Physical education is a very important aspect in the education of Japanese girls. The Japanese youth organization is based on the German youth organization.
Physical education is a very important aspect in the education of Japanese girls. The Japanese youth organization is based on the German youth organization.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Japanese children learn how to wrestle early. Here one kindergarten child wrestles another to the ground.
Japanese children learn how to wrestle early. Here one kindergarten child wrestles another to the ground.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Japanese fisherman in national costume prepares to tie a snare around the neck of the cormorant.
A Japanese fisherman in national costume prepares to tie a snare around the neck of the cormorant.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for For the Japanese people, the day begins and ends with a prayer for the homeland. They approach the temple and by means of a bell rope begin immersing themselves in prayer.
For the Japanese people, the day begins and ends with a prayer for the homeland. They approach the temple and by means of a bell rope begin immersing themselves in prayer.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Two Japanese women pray before a family altar in their home.
Two Japanese women pray before a family altar in their home.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.
Not only children, but also Mother requires assistance with her kimino, especially if she has the old-fashioned Japanese hairstyle. The "obis" is a 3 metre long belt usually tied at the back of the kimono.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Thousands of Japanese school children in front of the Imperal Palace in Tokyo, give thanks for the victory of Singapore to the ?????
Thousands of Japanese school children in front of the Imperal Palace in Tokyo, give thanks for the victory of Singapore to the ?????
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Japanese mother walks for hours carrying her child on her back in a cloth sling.
A Japanese mother walks for hours carrying her child on her back in a cloth sling.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Japanese geisha orchestra in a theatre in Tokyo.
Japanese geisha orchestra in a theatre in Tokyo.
Transatlantic Photos
1930s
Photograph
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