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Japan 1900

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Japan opened its doors to the outside world in 1868, ending more than 200 years of seclusion and bringing the country into the modern age. Sebastian Dobson and Sabine Arqué have compiled old, hand-colored photographs and colorful photochromes to reveal Japan in the 1900s, from Beppu’s hot springs to the new capital of Tokyo.
Hardcover11.4 x 15.6 in.12.78 lb536 pages
“With over 700 vintage images and itineraries across five regions of the country to follow, Japan 1900 takes travelers from the hot springs of Beppu to the streets of Osaka and Tokyo.”
cntraveler.com
“Filled with more than 700 photos, Japan 1900 captures Japan as it slowly opened up to the world.”
dailybeast.com
Japan 1900 is a comprehensive guide to this captivating and ancient land.”
creativeboom.com
“An idyllic image of Japan as a traditional, pre-industrial society.”
Sebastian Dobson and Sabine Arqué
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XXL books are a minimum 39 cm (15.4 in.)
Japan 1900

Japan 1900

200

Timeless Beauty

Land of the Rising Sun at the Turn of the Century

The Golden Age of Travel neatly overlaps with the reign of the Emperor Meiji, which began in 1868 with the overthrow of a feudal order that had kept Japan secluded from the outside world for more than 200 years. In the ensuing four-and-a-half decades, Japan became a less remote and more attractive destination for the international traveler and a popular subject for photographers, both Japanese and foreign.

In 536 pages, this book presents more than 700 vintage images of Japan, texts by a specialist in early Japanese photography, and extensive commentary through thematic sections exploring traditions as varied as tea, silk and Buddhism, as well as itineraries across five regions, all of which guide the reader through this captivating land.

Our travels take us from the enchanting vistas of Nagasaki to the seagirt shrine of Miyajima, long esteemed among the "Three Views" considered the most beautiful in Japan; from the rambling streets of Kobe to the energetic bustle of Osaka; from the cornucopia of historic sights in the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara to the twin delights of shopping and sex in the vibrant modern port of Yokohama; from the timeless beauty of Mount Fuji and the mountainside scenery of nearby Hakone to the urban melange of Japan’s modern capital, where the traditions of Edo and the modernity of Tokyo co-existed; and, finally, from the jewel-like architecture of Nikkō set amidst forests and waterfalls to the islet-studded bay of Matsushima, until our journey ends in the remote wilds of Hokkaido, home to the indigenous Ainu.
The authors

Sabine Arqué is a photo researcher, editor, and author. She has collaborated on numerous publications on the themes of travel, the history of tourism, and photography.

Sebastian Dobson is an independent scholar of the history of early photography in Japan and East Asia. He lectures widely in Europe, the United States, Australia and Japan, and his publications include encyclopedia entries, book reviews, numerous articles and catalogue essays for exhibitions hosted in Boston, Singapore and Tokyo.

Japan 1900
Hardcover29 x 39.5 cm5.80 kg536 pages

ISBN 978-3-8365-7356-6

Edition: Multilingual (English, French, German)
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Fantastic

Zoltan,November 15, 2021
Incredible historical photos. Beautiful big book!

Exquisite book of a bygone world

Hauke R.,November 4, 2021
Like all previous volumes of the Taschen 1900 series, this book offers a wealth of fascinating photographs bringing to life the extraordinary world of Japan having only just emerged from hundreds of years of self-imposed seclusion. Another brilliant work after the equally moving and astounding USA/Germany/France 1900 books which help to bring the past into our living rooms as never seen before.

remarkable book

Paul,November 1, 2021
Stunning look on daily life in Japan in 1900.

Amazing

Kevin C.,November 1, 2021
The book takes you through a journey of beautiful imagery of ancient Japan. Filled with lots of amazing pictures and content, I tend to get lost in this book for hours at a time. If you have a fascination for ancient Japan like I do, then this is the book for you.

Superb overview of ancient Japan

Roger,October 27, 2021
Very nice large edition of Japan. Beautiful pictures showing ancient Japan, its scenery and people. Must have and highly recommended.