A new website looks back on 150 years of modern Japanese history in visual format.
Japan Archives went live on June 30th and contains a treasure trove of information on modern Japanese history from the Bakumatsu through the Meiji and Taisho eras and up to the present day, covering everything from politics and economics to sport, nature, and the everyday life of the people.
Who even needs museums anymore when you can now experience the most important events in the country’s history through photographs, posters, postcards, woodblock prints, and other visual media from the comfort of your own home.
While only available in Japanese, the site is conveniently organized by time period and genre, making it user-friendly and easy to browse.
There’s a wealth of historical media to sift through, and even if you can’t read the Japanese captions you can still enjoy the nostalgic images which bring the samurai and geisha of the past to vibrant life on your screen. And best of all, it’s all freely accessible! Follow this link to see more.
Source: Japaaan Magazine, Japan Archives
Images: Japan Archives (1, 2, 3, 4)
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