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Emperor Of Japan Collection

"The Emperor of Japan: A Visionary Leader and Symbol of Modernization" Emperor Meiji of Japan, captured in a timeless black and white photograph from c

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Emperor Meiji of Japan, 1895

Emperor Meiji of Japan, 1895
1580747 Emperor Meiji of Japan, 1895; (add.info.: Emperor Meiji (1852 -1912), or Meiji the Great, Emperor of Japan 1867 until his death

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: We Will Sit by the Sea, We Will Wait for the Weather!, 1904. Creator: Unknown

We Will Sit by the Sea, We Will Wait for the Weather!, 1904. Creator: Unknown
We Will Sit by the Sea, We Will Wait for the Weather!, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: The Japanese Emperor and His Cunning Well-Wishers, 1904. Creator: Unknown

The Japanese Emperor and His Cunning Well-Wishers, 1904. Creator: Unknown
The Japanese Emperor and His Cunning Well-Wishers, 1904. This collection includes tsarist-era advertisements and a set of posters from the era of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Gods of the old Japanese mythology: the War-God Maris descending on the Holy Boar, 1860

Gods of the old Japanese mythology: the War-God Maris descending on the Holy Boar, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Gods of the old Japanese mythology: the War-God Maris descending on the Holy Boar, 1860. The winged figure to the left is Foo, and [the winged figure] to the right Tenyu

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado, at Kioto; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown

Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado, at Kioto; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado, at Kioto; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: A reception by the Mikado, in former times.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown

A reception by the Mikado, in former times.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A reception by the Mikado, in former times.; A European Sojourn in Japan, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Emperor Meiji of Japan, c. 1878-9 (b / w photo)

Emperor Meiji of Japan, c. 1878-9 (b / w photo)
701560 Emperor Meiji of Japan, c.1878-9 (b/w photo) by Stillfried, Baron Raimund von (1839-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: L Empereur du Japon (coloured photo)

L Empereur du Japon (coloured photo)
975408 L Empereur du Japon (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Empereur du Japon)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Monster Ear Trumpets for Air Defence (photogravure)

Monster Ear Trumpets for Air Defence (photogravure)
STC398771 Monster Ear Trumpets for Air Defence (photogravure) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: The War in the East (engraving)

The War in the East (engraving)
1107836 The War in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Promulgation of the New Japanese Constitution by the Emperor of Japan at Tokio, 1889 (engraving)

Promulgation of the New Japanese Constitution by the Emperor of Japan at Tokio, 1889 (engraving)
1055730 Promulgation of the New Japanese Constitution by the Emperor of Japan at Tokio, 1889 (engraving) by English School

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: His Imperial Japanese Majesty, Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, and the 123d Mikado of the Line

His Imperial Japanese Majesty, Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, and the 123d Mikado of the Line (engraving)
6026518 His Imperial Japanese Majesty, Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, and the 123d Mikado of the Line (engraving) by American School

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: 'The Emperor'Yacht for Presentation by the British Government to the Emperor of Japan (engraving)

"The Emperor"Yacht for Presentation by the British Government to the Emperor of Japan (engraving)
1587458 " The Emperor" Yacht for Presentation by the British Government to the Emperor of Japan (engraving) by English School

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Audience with the Emperor of Japan (engraving)

Audience with the Emperor of Japan (engraving)
970371 Audience with the Emperor of Japan (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audience with the Emperor of Japan)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Commanders Receiving the Emperors Drinking Cups, 1886 (Meiji 19)

Commanders Receiving the Emperors Drinking Cups, 1886 (Meiji 19)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: View of the Imperial Carriage, 1889 (Meiji 22). 1889. Creator: Kunitoshi

View of the Imperial Carriage, 1889 (Meiji 22). 1889. Creator: Kunitoshi
View of the Imperial Carriage, 1889 (Meiji 22)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: View of the Issuance of the Constitution, March 1889. Creator: Kunitoshi

View of the Issuance of the Constitution, March 1889. Creator: Kunitoshi
View of the Issuance of the Constitution, March 1889

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: View of the Issuance of the State Constitution in the State Chamber of

View of the Issuance of the State Constitution in the State Chamber of the New Imperial Palace, March 2, 1889 (Meiji 22)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Mutsuhito, The Meiji Emperor, 1873. Creator: Uchida Kyuichi

Mutsuhito, The Meiji Emperor, 1873. Creator: Uchida Kyuichi
Mutsuhito, The Meiji Emperor, 1873

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Mutsuhito, c1893

Mutsuhito, c1893. Mutsuhito (1852-1912), Emperor of Japan. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Prince and Princess Chichibu arriving on the Queen Mary, April 12th, 1937

Prince and Princess Chichibu arriving on the Queen Mary, April 12th, 1937
Prince Chichibu and Princess Chichibu arriving on the Queen Mary, April 12th, 1937, for King George VIs coronation. Prince Chichibu was representing his brother the Emperor of Japan

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, (1852-1912), 20th century. Artist: Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes

Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, (1852-1912), 20th century. Artist: Ogdens Guinea Gold Cigarettes
Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, (1852-1912), 20th century. Emperor Mutsuhito was the 122nd Emperor of Japan, reigning from 1867 until his death in 1912

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Haruho, Empress of Japan, 1873 (1882). Artist: Uchida Kyuichi

Haruho, Empress of Japan, 1873 (1882). Artist: Uchida Kyuichi
Haruho, Empress of Japan, 1873 (1882). The wife of the Emperor Meiji (Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan) (1852-1912) Emperor of Japan from 1867, pictured in full court dress

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, 1873 (1882). Artist: Uchida Kyuichi

Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, 1873 (1882). Artist: Uchida Kyuichi
Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, Emperor of Japan, 1873 (1882). Known since his death as the Emperor Meiji, Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan (1852-1912) became Emperor of Japan in 1867

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Emperor Meiji of Japan, late 19th-early 20th century

Emperor Meiji of Japan, late 19th-early 20th century. Meiji (1852-1912) was the 122nd imperial ruler of Japan

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: The Emperor of Japan visiting a tomb, Korea, 1900

The Emperor of Japan visiting a tomb, Korea, 1900

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Imperial Japanese procession, 1900

Imperial Japanese procession, 1900. The emperor Meiji escorted by troops

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Departure of the Emperor of Japan, Korea, 1900

Departure of the Emperor of Japan, Korea, 1900. The emperor Meiji travelling in a gama, a Korean covered litter similar to a sedan chair or a palanquin

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Emperor Mutsuhito, Japanese, c1867

Emperor Mutsuhito, Japanese, c1867
Mutsuhito (1852-1912) Emperor of Japan from 1867. Photographing the Mikado (Emperor) was forbidden

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Emperor Hirohito Coronation

Emperor Hirohito Coronation
Kyoto, Japan: November, 1928 The Kashikodokoro, Ark of the Sacred Mirror, dedicated to the soul of the Sun Goddess, passing in the coronation ceremonies of Emperor Hirohito

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Emperor Hirohito In Limo

Emperor Hirohito In Limo
Tokyo, Japan: June 20, 1946. Emperor Hirohito as he leaves the Japanse Diet after making a speech to the open session

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Illustration of Japanese Emperor (Sasakia charonda) caterpillar on leaf

Illustration of Japanese Emperor (Sasakia charonda) caterpillar on leaf

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: World War II propaganda poster of a bucket spilling over Emperor Hirohito

World War II propaganda poster of a bucket spilling over Emperor Hirohito
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a bucket dumping liquid over Emperor Hirohito. It reads, Pour It On, Dec. 7th Bond Purchases

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: The Imperial Palace Edo, 1725 (engraving)

The Imperial Palace Edo, 1725 (engraving)
XJF128016 The Imperial Palace Edo, 1725 (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Voyages celebres et remarquables by the explorer Jean Albert De)

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Emperor Hirohito On Snow Drift

Emperor Hirohito On Snow Drift
Fukui Prefecture, Japan: November 7, 1933. Emperor Hirohito of Japan, mounted on his favorite white horse, Snow Drift, as he directed the annual war maneuvers in western Japan

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Emperor Hirohito of Japan

Emperor Hirohito of Japan
Japan: c. 1935 The Emperor Hirohito of Japan

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: The Emperor of Japan, Hirohito, reviews the officers for Japanes

The Emperor of Japan, Hirohito, reviews the officers for Japanes
Tokyo, Japan: 1928. The Emperor of Japan, Hirohito, reviews the officers of the new training school for Japanese Boy Scouts. The school has been established by the Department of Education

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Hirohitos Daughters Cooking

Hirohitos Daughters Cooking
Nasu, Japan: August 13, 1946 The three youngest daughters of Emperor Hirohito, on vacation at the Imperial Villa in the Japanese Alps

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Japanese Princess Teru

Japanese Princess Teru
Tokyo, Japan: December 26, 1928 japanese Princess Shigeko Teruno-Miya, oldest daughter of Emperor Hirohito, on her third birthday

Background imageEmperor Of Japan Collection: Emperor Hirohito Visits Farm

Emperor Hirohito Visits Farm
Japan: March 19, 1948 Emperor Hirohito visits the farming communities to learn first hand the problems they are having. Here he watches a farmer till a rice paddy with a crude spade


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"The Emperor of Japan: A Visionary Leader and Symbol of Modernization" Emperor Meiji of Japan, captured in a timeless black and white photograph from c. 1878-9, stands as an iconic figure in Japanese history. His reign marked a pivotal moment in the country's transformation into a modern nation. In a stunning colored photo titled "L'Empereur du Japon, " we witness the regal presence of this revered monarch. Adorned in traditional attire, he exudes grace and authority, embodying the essence of royalty. Amidst global tensions, an intriguing photogravure showcases "Monster Ear Trumpets for Air Defense. " This unique defense mechanism highlights Emperor Meiji's commitment to protecting his people during times of uncertainty. Another engraving portrays "The War in the East, " illustrating the emperor's leadership during challenging conflicts. His strategic decisions shaped Japan's destiny and solidified its position on the world stage. One significant moment etched into history is depicted through an engraving titled "Promulgation of the New Japanese Constitution by the Emperor. " In 1889, with unwavering determination, he introduced a progressive constitution that laid foundations for democratic governance. Referred to as "His Imperial Japanese Majesty Mutsuhito, " this illustrious ruler was not only an emperor but also held the prestigious title of being the 123rd Mikado within his lineage. Such heritage further emphasized his significance within Japanese society. An engraved image reveals "The Emperor" yacht presented by Britain to honor him. This gesture symbolizes international recognition bestowed upon Emperor Meiji for fostering diplomatic relations between nations. Captivating engravings depict audiences with The Emperor - moments where individuals were granted rare access to engage with their esteemed leader directly. These encounters exemplify his dedication towards understanding and serving his subjects' needs. A remarkable scene unfolds through an engraving titled "Commanders Receiving Emperors Drinking Cups, 1886.