Historical japanese women Black and White Stock Photos & Images

Japanese women, undated.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWA7H6–Japanese women, undated.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Everett Collection

food and beverages, tea, women drinking tea, Japan, xylography by Adolf Neumann, 19th century, tea warmer, teapot, pot, Japanese, historic, historical, people, Stock Photo

RMAHDG2R–food and beverages, tea, women drinking tea, Japan, xylography by Adolf Neumann, 19th century, tea warmer, teapot, pot, Japanese, historic, historical, people,

Three young Japanese women walk through the streets of Tokyo. Stock Photo

RMTA2TPG–Three young Japanese women walk through the streets of Tokyo.

geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese beauty, 14th century, half length, engraving, 20th century, historic, historical, Asia, 20th century, kimono, Stock Photo

RMB45X99–geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese beauty, 14th century, half length, engraving, 20th century, historic, historical, Asia, 20th century, kimono,

Illustration of Japanese women in Geisha attire performing the Odori, a traditional dance, Japan, 1914. From the New York Public Library. () Stock Photo

RMT29RKB–Illustration of Japanese women in Geisha attire performing the Odori, a traditional dance, Japan, 1914. From the New York Public Library. ()

Japanese-American Female Farm Workers Washing Celery Sprouts for Planting, Farm Security Administration (FSA) Mobile Camp, Malheur County, Oregon, USA, Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration, July 1942 Stock Photo

RMP8YKJH–Japanese-American Female Farm Workers Washing Celery Sprouts for Planting, Farm Security Administration (FSA) Mobile Camp, Malheur County, Oregon, USA, Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration, July 1942

[ 1920s Japan - Japanese Women Learning First Aid ] — Soldiers and women in kimono practice first aid. From a private photo album of a member of the Japanese Imperial Guard (近衛師団, Konoe Shidan) who served between 1928 (Showa 3) and 1930 (Showa 5). 20th century gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2BKNK4Y–[ 1920s Japan - Japanese Women Learning First Aid ] — Soldiers and women in kimono practice first aid. From a private photo album of a member of the Japanese Imperial Guard (近衛師団, Konoe Shidan) who served between 1928 (Showa 3) and 1930 (Showa 5). 20th century gelatin silver print.

RMAHERK4–Japanese Women Strikers

This pictures tell the story of the Sino - Japanese war from the point of view of the women and children. They showed the terrible contrast between the life in two great cities - Tokyo and Shanghai. In the Japanese capital, life is almost normal. In Shanghai civilians have been caught up with combatants in the horror and bloodshed. A Japanese mother willing her child, displaying his martial spirit with the toy bugle, through the clean, peaceful streets of Tokyo. 23 September 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW232T–This pictures tell the story of the Sino - Japanese war from the point of view of the women and children. They showed the terrible contrast between the life in two great cities - Tokyo and Shanghai. In the Japanese capital, life is almost normal. In Shanghai civilians have been caught up with combatants in the horror and bloodshed. A Japanese mother willing her child, displaying his martial spirit with the toy bugle, through the clean, peaceful streets of Tokyo. 23 September 1937

Three young women in Japan during their glider training at an airfield near Tokyo. Stock Photo

RM2B2B88N–Three young women in Japan during their glider training at an airfield near Tokyo.

Declares birth control Japan 's great need . Baroness Shizuge Ishimoto , has statled her country declaring Japan ' s greatest need is birth control and reiterating Japanese women do not want families their husbands cannot afford to keep . Baroness Shizuge Ishimoto . 12 November 1932 Stock Photo

RM2BW961N–Declares birth control Japan 's great need . Baroness Shizuge Ishimoto , has statled her country declaring Japan ' s greatest need is birth control and reiterating Japanese women do not want families their husbands cannot afford to keep . Baroness Shizuge Ishimoto . 12 November 1932

Japanese-Americans Boarding Train During Evacuation of Japanese-Americans from West Coast Areas under U.S. Army War Emergency Order, Los Angeles, California, USA, Russell Lee, April 1942 Stock Photo

RMG8J1DJ–Japanese-Americans Boarding Train During Evacuation of Japanese-Americans from West Coast Areas under U.S. Army War Emergency Order, Los Angeles, California, USA, Russell Lee, April 1942

Crowds of women and children, in their picturesque Kimonos, waving the Japanese flag bearing the symbolic rising Sun as they lined the roads to cheer troops leaving Tokyo to reinforce the Japanese forces in China. Japan is now making a big push on Shanghai. 12 September 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW226M–Crowds of women and children, in their picturesque Kimonos, waving the Japanese flag bearing the symbolic rising Sun as they lined the roads to cheer troops leaving Tokyo to reinforce the Japanese forces in China. Japan is now making a big push on Shanghai. 12 September 1937

RMBTJEH8–Japanese women, undated.

Engraving of a woman in tradiitonal Japanese attire, published circa 1890 Stock Photo

RM2J4FKTE–Engraving of a woman in tradiitonal Japanese attire, published circa 1890

A roadside slogan says ' If Japanese, you should not be a luxury', during WW2, Tokyo,Japan. Stock Photo

RMFH6E5K–A roadside slogan says ' If Japanese, you should not be a luxury', during WW2, Tokyo,Japan.

Japanese women's lives, geisha holding a shamisen, historical engraving, 1883 Stock Photo

RFCNXMRX–Japanese women's lives, geisha holding a shamisen, historical engraving, 1883

These pictures, just received in London, show the bullet riddled headquarters of the Japanese Gendarmerie in Tungehow, near Peking, China, where Japanese alleged that the Chinese massacre 200 of their nationals, including women and children. 1 September 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW234A–These pictures, just received in London, show the bullet riddled headquarters of the Japanese Gendarmerie in Tungehow, near Peking, China, where Japanese alleged that the Chinese massacre 200 of their nationals, including women and children. 1 September 1937

Geisha, Japan. Traditional Japanese geishas. Photo from Bain News Service, c.1915-1920 Stock Photo

RMGD02B6–Geisha, Japan. Traditional Japanese geishas. Photo from Bain News Service, c.1915-1920

Japanese American women, laundering their families' clothes in metal washtubs during their three month incarceration at Stock Photo

RMCWBWHM–Japanese American women, laundering their families' clothes in metal washtubs during their three month incarceration at

Women and children go to Earth in Shanghai. Dugouts camouflage against air attack. Dugouts, the entrance to which are concealed by tents camouflage with foliage to make them invisible to Japanese air raiders, providing safe shelter for women and children in war-torn Shanghai. Photo shows, the young Chinese girl, clustering, a tiny baby in her arms, emerging from a camouflage dugout in Shanghai. 31 October 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW292C–Women and children go to Earth in Shanghai. Dugouts camouflage against air attack. Dugouts, the entrance to which are concealed by tents camouflage with foliage to make them invisible to Japanese air raiders, providing safe shelter for women and children in war-torn Shanghai. Photo shows, the young Chinese girl, clustering, a tiny baby in her arms, emerging from a camouflage dugout in Shanghai. 31 October 1937

1950s, historical, Japanese visitors to the Great Budha temple, Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple and giant bronze statue in Kamakura, gathering for a group picture, Japan. Stock Photo

RM2A6TW4J–1950s, historical, Japanese visitors to the Great Budha temple, Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple and giant bronze statue in Kamakura, gathering for a group picture, Japan.

geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese staatesman and his mother, half length, woodcut by Hokusai, 20th century, historic, historical, Asia, 20th century, traditional clothes, Stock Photo

RMB4A4MY–geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese staatesman and his mother, half length, woodcut by Hokusai, 20th century, historic, historical, Asia, 20th century, traditional clothes,

Illustration of a group of women in Geisha attire performing a traditional Japanese dance with paper fans, 1914. From the New York Public Library. () Stock Photo

RMT29RJX–Illustration of a group of women in Geisha attire performing a traditional Japanese dance with paper fans, 1914. From the New York Public Library. ()

cosmetics, Japanese women doing beauty care, woodcut, graphic, graphics, Asia, Japan, half length, sitting, sit, mirror, mirrors, hair, hair style, hairstyle, hairdo, haircut, hair styles, hairstyles, haircuts, hair care, hygienics, washing, wash, bowls, water bowl, tooth, teeth, cleaning, clean, dental care, dental hygiene, body care, personal hygiene, basin, basins, cosmetics, cosmetic, woodcut, woodcuts, historic, historical, female, woman, women, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB8C01–cosmetics, Japanese women doing beauty care, woodcut, graphic, graphics, Asia, Japan, half length, sitting, sit, mirror, mirrors, hair, hair style, hairstyle, hairdo, haircut, hair styles, hairstyles, haircuts, hair care, hygienics, washing, wash, bowls, water bowl, tooth, teeth, cleaning, clean, dental care, dental hygiene, body care, personal hygiene, basin, basins, cosmetics, cosmetic, woodcut, woodcuts, historic, historical, female, woman, women, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

[ 1920s Japan - Rifle Practice for Japanese Women ] — Women in kimono participate in rifle practice. From a private photo album of a member of the Japanese Imperial Guard (近衛師団, Konoe Shidan) who served between 1928 (Showa 3) and 1930 (Showa 5). 20th century gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2BKNK5E–[ 1920s Japan - Rifle Practice for Japanese Women ] — Women in kimono participate in rifle practice. From a private photo album of a member of the Japanese Imperial Guard (近衛師団, Konoe Shidan) who served between 1928 (Showa 3) and 1930 (Showa 5). 20th century gelatin silver print.

games, board game, Japanese women playing board game, circa 1900, Stock Photo

RMB45CAA–games, board game, Japanese women playing board game, circa 1900,

Two girls and a woman wearing coats and identification tags, members of the Mochida family awaiting evacuation bus during the removal of civilians of Japanese descent in 1942, Hayward, California, USA, May 8, 1942. Image courtesy National Archives. () Stock Photo

RMKWB04B–Two girls and a woman wearing coats and identification tags, members of the Mochida family awaiting evacuation bus during the removal of civilians of Japanese descent in 1942, Hayward, California, USA, May 8, 1942. Image courtesy National Archives. ()

geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese ladies at home, German engraving, 1887, Stock Photo

RMB48CK8–geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese ladies at home, German engraving, 1887,

Two young women in kimono with Japanese national flags. Stock Photo

RMTA2T09–Two young women in kimono with Japanese national flags.

industry, textiles, silk, Japanese women sorting cocoons of silkworms, wood engraving by Kuehnlein, Germany, 1905, Stock Photo

RMBJG296–industry, textiles, silk, Japanese women sorting cocoons of silkworms, wood engraving by Kuehnlein, Germany, 1905,

Japanese-Americans Reading Evacuation Orders on Bulletin Board at Mary Knoll Mission During Evacuation of Japanese-Americans from West Coast Areas under U.S. Army War Emergency Order, Los Angeles, California, USA, Russell Lee, April 1942 Stock Photo

RMG8J1E8–Japanese-Americans Reading Evacuation Orders on Bulletin Board at Mary Knoll Mission During Evacuation of Japanese-Americans from West Coast Areas under U.S. Army War Emergency Order, Los Angeles, California, USA, Russell Lee, April 1942

geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese fashion model in London, full length, 1960s, Stock Photo

RMB4A4NA–geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese fashion model in London, full length, 1960s,

Japanese-American Farm Worker's Family outside near their Tent, Farm Security Administration (FSA) Mobile Camp, Nyssa, Oregon, USA, Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration, July 1942 Stock Photo

RMP8YKJ8–Japanese-American Farm Worker's Family outside near their Tent, Farm Security Administration (FSA) Mobile Camp, Nyssa, Oregon, USA, Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration, July 1942

geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese woman writing letter, 1950s, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB3R87–geography / travel, Japan, people, women, Japanese woman writing letter, 1950s, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A group of English and Japanese sailors poses for a photo in Kibeya Park in Tokyo. There are a few women among them. Stock Photo

RM2B2B8N4–A group of English and Japanese sailors poses for a photo in Kibeya Park in Tokyo. There are a few women among them.

geography / travel, China, people, young Chinese woman, Japanese woodcut, 19th century, historic, historical, dress, traditional costume, costumes, graphic, graphics, print, prints, women, female, Stock Photo

RMB5M4X1–geography / travel, China, people, young Chinese woman, Japanese woodcut, 19th century, historic, historical, dress, traditional costume, costumes, graphic, graphics, print, prints, women, female,

Two young Japanese women from Shanghai rejoice after hearing the news of the occupation of the Chinese Nanking by Japanese troops. The occupation took place during the Second Japanese-Chinese War. Stock Photo

RM2B2B89G–Two young Japanese women from Shanghai rejoice after hearing the news of the occupation of the Chinese Nanking by Japanese troops. The occupation took place during the Second Japanese-Chinese War.

bathing, bathhouse, public bath in Japan, wood engraving after drawing by Heine, 2nd half 19th century, people, men, women, Japanese, leisure, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCP42Y3–bathing, bathhouse, public bath in Japan, wood engraving after drawing by Heine, 2nd half 19th century, people, men, women, Japanese, leisure, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Japanese women cast their ballots in a polling place in Tokyo, April 10, 1946. They are voting for members of the lower house Stock Photo

RMEG6PDR–Japanese women cast their ballots in a polling place in Tokyo, April 10, 1946. They are voting for members of the lower house

fashion, accessories, Japanese lady with parasol, colour woodcut, Asia, Japan, woodcut, woodcuts, graphic, graphics, shade, shades, parasol, half length, standing, clothes, outfit, outfits, dress, dresses, ladies' fashion, fashion for women, women's clothing, accessories, accessory, lady, ladies, historic, historical, woman, women, female, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDE151K–fashion, accessories, Japanese lady with parasol, colour woodcut, Asia, Japan, woodcut, woodcuts, graphic, graphics, shade, shades, parasol, half length, standing, clothes, outfit, outfits, dress, dresses, ladies' fashion, fashion for women, women's clothing, accessories, accessory, lady, ladies, historic, historical, woman, women, female, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Young woman wearing a fur coat and standing in front of the iconic barrel bridge in the Hagiwara Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, then known as the Oriental or Chinese Tea Garden, with focus on background, San Francisco, California, November 28, 1943. () Stock Photo

RMW4XYB6–Young woman wearing a fur coat and standing in front of the iconic barrel bridge in the Hagiwara Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, then known as the Oriental or Chinese Tea Garden, with focus on background, San Francisco, California, November 28, 1943. ()

energy, electricity, statuette of a Japanese woman with electrical lights, model by Carl Hans Bernewitz, (1858 - 1934), wood engraving, 19th century, 19th century, fine arts, art, handicrafts, handcraft, craft, statue, statues, sculpture, sculptures, Asia, Japan, umbrella, umbrellas, standing, plant, plants, light, lights, lamp, lamps, illumination, illuminations, historic, historical, woman, women, female, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB0C6T–energy, electricity, statuette of a Japanese woman with electrical lights, model by Carl Hans Bernewitz, (1858 - 1934), wood engraving, 19th century, 19th century, fine arts, art, handicrafts, handcraft, craft, statue, statues, sculpture, sculptures, Asia, Japan, umbrella, umbrellas, standing, plant, plants, light, lights, lamp, lamps, illumination, illuminations, historic, historical, woman, women, female, people, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RM2J4FKTD–Engraving of a woman in tradiitonal Japanese attire, published circa 1890

Murasaki, Shikibu, circa 973 - circa 1016, Japanese author / writer, after Japanese woodcut, Stock Photo

RMB43HRN–Murasaki, Shikibu, circa 973 - circa 1016, Japanese author / writer, after Japanese woodcut,

Japanese woman's lives, woman with a servant in the street, historical engraving, 1883 Stock Photo

RFCNXMWD–Japanese woman's lives, woman with a servant in the street, historical engraving, 1883

Japanese women walking. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T695HA–Japanese women walking. [automated translation]

Service men and women send up cheers at news of Japanese capitulation, 9/2/45. Stock Photo

RMBTJG7E–Service men and women send up cheers at news of Japanese capitulation, 9/2/45.

A company of Japanese women playing cards. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69FWM–A company of Japanese women playing cards. [automated translation]

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Fisherwomen Drying Sardines ] — Two women carry sardines which are dried in the sun. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RMW26NBG–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Fisherwomen Drying Sardines ] — Two women carry sardines which are dried in the sun. 20th century vintage glass slide.

Japanese women playing board game Go. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69E06–Japanese women playing board game Go. [automated translation]

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women in Kimono ] — Young Japanese women in kimono, hakama and traditional hairdo. Dated Meiji 42 (1909). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RMWATKG0–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women in Kimono ] — Young Japanese women in kimono, hakama and traditional hairdo. Dated Meiji 42 (1909). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

Japanese-American Farm Workers Leaving Farm Security Administration (FSA)Mobile Camp to Work in Fields, Nyssa, Oregon, USA, Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration, July 1942 Stock Photo

RMP8YKJB–Japanese-American Farm Workers Leaving Farm Security Administration (FSA)Mobile Camp to Work in Fields, Nyssa, Oregon, USA, Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration, July 1942

Japanese women pack sacks for shipments to soldiers at the front. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2T69D3Y–Japanese women pack sacks for shipments to soldiers at the front. [automated translation]

[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Women in Kimono ] — Young Japanese women in kimono, hakama and traditional hairdo around a table. Dated 1911 (Meiji 44). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RMWATJW1–[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Women in Kimono ] — Young Japanese women in kimono, hakama and traditional hairdo around a table. Dated 1911 (Meiji 44). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

Japanese woman in a rickshaw, Japan, 1680. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMK15A6W–Japanese woman in a rickshaw, Japan, 1680. From the New York Public Library.

Women fight in Chinese front line. Many women are included in the War Service Corps of Chungking, the treaty port on the Yangtse River, China, and fighting side-by-side with the men in an attempt to stem the Japanese advance. The women wear at similar uniforms to the men are not properly trained soldiers. But the shows, women members of the war service corps in Hankow on their way to the front lines. 10 January 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW285M–Women fight in Chinese front line. Many women are included in the War Service Corps of Chungking, the treaty port on the Yangtse River, China, and fighting side-by-side with the men in an attempt to stem the Japanese advance. The women wear at similar uniforms to the men are not properly trained soldiers. But the shows, women members of the war service corps in Hankow on their way to the front lines. 10 January 1938

1950s, historical picture, three young ladies standing together outside in a garden area wearing the japanese national costume, the kimono, a slik cloth wrapped around the body, tied to he waist with a obi, a wide belt. Stock Photo

RMMMR07F–1950s, historical picture, three young ladies standing together outside in a garden area wearing the japanese national costume, the kimono, a slik cloth wrapped around the body, tied to he waist with a obi, a wide belt.

Demobilized Japanese soldiers crowd trains at Hiroshima on way to homes. Civilian women wait to board an already crowded boxcar Stock Photo

RMEG6PDC–Demobilized Japanese soldiers crowd trains at Hiroshima on way to homes. Civilian women wait to board an already crowded boxcar

RM2BW2A10–Women and children go to Earth in Shanghai. Dugouts camouflage against air attack. Dugouts, the entrance to which are concealed by tents camouflage with foliage to make them invisible to Japanese air raiders, providing safe shelter for women and children in war-torn Shanghai. Photo shows, a young Chinese girl helping an old woman out of a camouflage dugout in Shanghai. The little girl just stepping out behind seems to be crying. 31 October 1937

General Jonathan Wainwright, Commander of the Allied Forces, and his wife unveil Japanese Surrender Documents, Washington, DC, September 12, 1945. Stock Photo

RMHPT1CA–General Jonathan Wainwright, Commander of the Allied Forces, and his wife unveil Japanese Surrender Documents, Washington, DC, September 12, 1945.

Japanese feed starving Chinese refugees in Shanghai. These pictures, just received in London, or made as hundreds of Chinese refugees from Shanghai, most of them starving and in a pitiful condition, received a ration of rise from the Japanese at Yangtzepoo, Shanghai. Large numbers of women and children were among those who flocked with baskets around the Japanese soldiers, who, on this occasion, represented the only hope of keeping alive. Photo shows, a man and his young son waiting amid the ruins of the Yangtzepoo for rice. 2 November 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW2AKY–Japanese feed starving Chinese refugees in Shanghai. These pictures, just received in London, or made as hundreds of Chinese refugees from Shanghai, most of them starving and in a pitiful condition, received a ration of rise from the Japanese at Yangtzepoo, Shanghai. Large numbers of women and children were among those who flocked with baskets around the Japanese soldiers, who, on this occasion, represented the only hope of keeping alive. Photo shows, a man and his young son waiting amid the ruins of the Yangtzepoo for rice. 2 November 1937

Engraving of a waitress in tradiitonal Japanese attire, published circa 1890 Stock Photo

RM2J4FKTB–Engraving of a waitress in tradiitonal Japanese attire, published circa 1890

Girl soldier on the watch. China's fighting women defend their home. Centuries of grim struggle against adversity, of fighting against her, implacable enemy-nature-has fitted China's womanhood for the greatest battle-with the invading Japanese forces now menacing the entire nation. Women, their only uniform, a tattered shirt, trousers and, have joined China's non-descript armies around Shanghai in the North. Photo shows, a girl soldier, a rifle slung across the shoulder, keeping watch for a pile sandbags north of Shanghai. Stock Photo

RM2BTPNKX–Girl soldier on the watch. China's fighting women defend their home. Centuries of grim struggle against adversity, of fighting against her, implacable enemy-nature-has fitted China's womanhood for the greatest battle-with the invading Japanese forces now menacing the entire nation. Women, their only uniform, a tattered shirt, trousers and, have joined China's non-descript armies around Shanghai in the North. Photo shows, a girl soldier, a rifle slung across the shoulder, keeping watch for a pile sandbags north of Shanghai.

illustration of a Japanese 'water picnic' with a team of people being towed around a peaceful harbour while dining Stock Photo

RM2DM2FKD–illustration of a Japanese 'water picnic' with a team of people being towed around a peaceful harbour while dining

Japanese women's lives, winter clothes of a Japanese woman, historical engraving, 1883 Stock Photo

RFCNXMNW–Japanese women's lives, winter clothes of a Japanese woman, historical engraving, 1883

EV1946 - US Army men and women in Japan following the surrender of the Japanese army on September 2, 1945 Stock Photo

RMBTK221–EV1946 - US Army men and women in Japan following the surrender of the Japanese army on September 2, 1945

RM2BW2AMR–Japanese feed starving Chinese refugees in Shanghai. These pictures, just received in London, or made as hundreds of Chinese refugees from Shanghai, most of them starving and in a pitiful condition, received a ration of rise from the Japanese at Yangtzepoo, Shanghai. Large numbers of women and children were among those who flocked with baskets around the Japanese soldiers, who, on this occasion, represented the only hope of keeping alive. Photo shows, a mother, nursing a tiny baby, holds a bundle containing a ration of rice at Yangztzepoo. 2 November 1937

Group of Japanese women playing the card game Utagaruta ca. 1920s Stock Photo

RM2F4B4AF–Group of Japanese women playing the card game Utagaruta ca. 1920s

Japanese acrobats at the circus, Olympia, London Stock Photo

RM2M3PB91–Japanese acrobats at the circus, Olympia, London

Japanese women around 1880, with children, Japan / Japanische Frauen um 1880, mit Kindern, Japan, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Stock Photo

RF2DHA9HB–Japanese women around 1880, with children, Japan / Japanische Frauen um 1880, mit Kindern, Japan, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,

Japanese-American Farm Workers Getting Ready to Leave Farm Security Administration (FSA) Mobile Camp to Work in Fields, Nyssa, Oregon, USA, Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration, July 1942 Stock Photo

RMP8YKJG–Japanese-American Farm Workers Getting Ready to Leave Farm Security Administration (FSA) Mobile Camp to Work in Fields, Nyssa, Oregon, USA, Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration, July 1942

Two young, contemporarialy dressed women walk down a street, whilst another lady, who is older, follows them in a traditional Kimono. Date: 1932 Stock Photo

RMG3C75G–Two young, contemporarialy dressed women walk down a street, whilst another lady, who is older, follows them in a traditional Kimono. Date: 1932

Evacuees of Japanese Ancestry in Dental Facility, Pinedale Assembly Center, Pinedale, California, USA, U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1942 Stock Photo

RM2C3Y23D–Evacuees of Japanese Ancestry in Dental Facility, Pinedale Assembly Center, Pinedale, California, USA, U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1942

[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Women in Kimono ] — Young Japanese women in kimono, hakama and traditional hairdo around a table. Dated Meiji 43 (1910). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RMWATJYJ–[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Women in Kimono ] — Young Japanese women in kimono, hakama and traditional hairdo around a table. Dated Meiji 43 (1910). 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

Japanese-Americans waiting in line at Mess Hall, Manzanar Relocation Center, California, USA, Ansel Adams, Manzanar War Relocation Center Collection, 1943 Stock Photo

RM2F9KTRG–Japanese-Americans waiting in line at Mess Hall, Manzanar Relocation Center, California, USA, Ansel Adams, Manzanar War Relocation Center Collection, 1943

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women Feeding Silkworms ] — Two women feed silkworms with mulberry leaves. This glass slide published by the Keystone View Company was photographed by Julian Cochrane in 1904. 20th century vintage glass slide. Stock Photo

RMW1Y9KR–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women Feeding Silkworms ] — Two women feed silkworms with mulberry leaves. This glass slide published by the Keystone View Company was photographed by Julian Cochrane in 1904. 20th century vintage glass slide.

Japanese-American internees gathered around piano at Manzanar War Relocation Center. The 'Community Sing Session' is attended mostly by young women, with one young man and two children. May 2, 1942. (BSLOC 2015 13 104) Stock Photo

RMKWC2T6–Japanese-American internees gathered around piano at Manzanar War Relocation Center. The 'Community Sing Session' is attended mostly by young women, with one young man and two children. May 2, 1942. (BSLOC 2015 13 104)

Japanese Americans gather in Police Inspection Room to receive Packages that are being inspected at Detention Facility, Stockton, California, USA, U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1942 Stock Photo

RM2C3Y243–Japanese Americans gather in Police Inspection Room to receive Packages that are being inspected at Detention Facility, Stockton, California, USA, U.S. Army Signal Corps, 1942

[ 1930s Japan - Niigata Snow Passageway ] — Women carrying backpacks cross makeshift bridges over a passageway cut out in the snow in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. Japanese text: 雪上の橋（雪の長岡市） 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2BN0E2K–[ 1930s Japan - Niigata Snow Passageway ] — Women carrying backpacks cross makeshift bridges over a passageway cut out in the snow in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. Japanese text: 雪上の橋（雪の長岡市） 20th century vintage postcard.

Man loading Bus with Luggage while Group of Japanese-American wait to leave Manzanar for Relocation, Manzanar Relocation Center, California, USA, Ansel Adams, Manzanar War Relocation Center Collection, 1943 Stock Photo

RM2F9KTRJ–Man loading Bus with Luggage while Group of Japanese-American wait to leave Manzanar for Relocation, Manzanar Relocation Center, California, USA, Ansel Adams, Manzanar War Relocation Center Collection, 1943

[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women in Kimono ] — Two women in kimono. One of them has her hand on the shoulder of the other woman sitting on a zabuton (cushion for sitting on tatami rice mats). The inscription on the back reads 'Atsuta-jingu, Nagoya'. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RMWAW4XB–[ 1900s Japan - Japanese Women in Kimono ] — Two women in kimono. One of them has her hand on the shoulder of the other woman sitting on a zabuton (cushion for sitting on tatami rice mats). The inscription on the back reads 'Atsuta-jingu, Nagoya'. 20th century vintage gelatin silver print.

Baggage of Japanese-Americans being Inspected as they Arrive from West Coast Areas under U.S. Army war emergency order, Reception Center, Santa Anita, California, USA, Russell Lee, Office of War Information, April 1942 Stock Photo

RMP3YW2R–Baggage of Japanese-Americans being Inspected as they Arrive from West Coast Areas under U.S. Army war emergency order, Reception Center, Santa Anita, California, USA, Russell Lee, Office of War Information, April 1942

[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Woman Carrying Firewood ] — Woman carrying firewood. Women from Ohara in Kyoto Prefecture, known as Oharame (大原女), walked to Kyoto city to sell firewood, flowers, and agricultural products, usually carried on their head. The clothing they wore was specific to their area. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2BKPK36–[ 1910s Japan - Japanese Woman Carrying Firewood ] — Woman carrying firewood. Women from Ohara in Kyoto Prefecture, known as Oharame (大原女), walked to Kyoto city to sell firewood, flowers, and agricultural products, usually carried on their head. The clothing they wore was specific to their area. 20th century vintage postcard.

A group of Japanese nurses in Tokyo are preparing for their deployment in Manchuria in the context of the conflict between Japan and China. Stock Photo

RMTA2GCK–A group of Japanese nurses in Tokyo are preparing for their deployment in Manchuria in the context of the conflict between Japan and China.

Women in Ohio celebrating VJ Day and the imminent end of World War II. The Cleveland Press headline reads 'Japanese Offer to Sur Stock Photo

RMBTJG42–Women in Ohio celebrating VJ Day and the imminent end of World War II. The Cleveland Press headline reads 'Japanese Offer to Sur

[ 1920s Japan - Japanese Telephone Switching Center ] — Dozens of young women in uniform work at switchboards at a telephone switching center of Fukui Yubinkyoku (Post Office). Fukui Yubinkyoku was established on April 8, 1872 (Meiji 5). Japan imported its first telephone in 1877 (Meiji 10). Female telephone operators were called Hello Girls (ハローガール). 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RMWP6RD9–[ 1920s Japan - Japanese Telephone Switching Center ] — Dozens of young women in uniform work at switchboards at a telephone switching center of Fukui Yubinkyoku (Post Office). Fukui Yubinkyoku was established on April 8, 1872 (Meiji 5). Japan imported its first telephone in 1877 (Meiji 10). Female telephone operators were called Hello Girls (ハローガール). 20th century vintage postcard.

RM2BD4FEP–Group of Japanese women playing the card game Utagaruta ca. 1920s

[ 1945 Japan - WWII Internment Camp, Saipan ] — Japanese women delousing each other at WWII Susupe Internment Camp (ススッペキャンプ) in Saipan, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). The camp was opened in 1944 (Showa 19) to house 13.000 Japanese civilians and 5.000 Chamorros, Kakanas and Koreans. It was closed on July 4, 1946 (Showa 21). The US capture of the Northern Marianas in July 1944 resulted in the first US occupation of Japanese territory. 20th century gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2BN0H17–[ 1945 Japan - WWII Internment Camp, Saipan ] — Japanese women delousing each other at WWII Susupe Internment Camp (ススッペキャンプ) in Saipan, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). The camp was opened in 1944 (Showa 19) to house 13.000 Japanese civilians and 5.000 Chamorros, Kakanas and Koreans. It was closed on July 4, 1946 (Showa 21). The US capture of the Northern Marianas in July 1944 resulted in the first US occupation of Japanese territory. 20th century gelatin silver print.

Protest against the Second Sino-Japanese War, 1938 Stock Photo

RMH369K0–Protest against the Second Sino-Japanese War, 1938

First women chauffeurs of Japan. Woman in driver's seat of automobile. Stock Photo

RMF88X4N–First women chauffeurs of Japan. Woman in driver's seat of automobile.

Two young women are working with ink and paper. They are sitting on the floor at a low table. In the background is a painting of a mountain. Stock Photo

RMTA3583–Two young women are working with ink and paper. They are sitting on the floor at a low table. In the background is a painting of a mountain.

RMRCBT9F–Japanese woman's lives, woman with a servant in the street, historical engraving, 1883

RME112YD–Women with guns in Japan

Japanese cavalry marching to battle. Heiji Monogatari. Burning of the Sanjo palace middle 13th century. Kamakura romantic. Japan.. Heiji Monogatari. The historic struggle for power between the Taira and the Minamoto clans are the subject of these dramatic e-maki.. Considered by many to be the finest example of a battle scene in all Japanese art, the opening scene of this scroll shows how several hundred Minamoto clan warriors encircled the Sanjo Palace to abduct the retired emperor and his sister. Other occupants of the palace were Òshot or hacked to deathÓ. Women of the court escaped the Stock Photo

RMWHA4HH–Japanese cavalry marching to battle. Heiji Monogatari. Burning of the Sanjo palace middle 13th century. Kamakura romantic. Japan.. Heiji Monogatari. The historic struggle for power between the Taira and the Minamoto clans are the subject of these dramatic e-maki.. Considered by many to be the finest example of a battle scene in all Japanese art, the opening scene of this scroll shows how several hundred Minamoto clan warriors encircled the Sanjo Palace to abduct the retired emperor and his sister. Other occupants of the palace were Òshot or hacked to deathÓ. Women of the court escaped the