Japan - Woman buying food from a street vendor

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Japan - Woman buying food from a street vendor

Japan - Woman buying food from a street vendor, possibly rather grateful to be able to rest his heavily-laden yolk of wares. Date: circa 1906

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Media ID 11583717

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Baskets Buckets Buying Buys Foodstuffs Itinerant Laden Merchant Purchase Purchases Purchasing Sell Selling Sells Vegetable Vendor Yolk

EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the bustling streets of Meiji-era Japan, a woman takes a moment to purchase fresh produce from a dedicated itinerant vendor. The scene unfolds in the vibrant heart of a traditional Japanese marketplace, where the aroma of ripe fruits and vegetables mingles with the lively chatter of merchants and the clanging of their wares. The woman, her face expressing a hint of relief and satisfaction, carefully selects her choices from the vendor's impressive display. The vendor, a seasoned merchant with a heavy yoke of baskets and buckets slung across his shoulders, patiently waits for her decision. His weathered face, etched with the lines of time and experience, reveals a deep connection to the land and the produce he sells. This simple exchange between the woman and the vendor is a testament to the enduring tradition of open-air markets in Japan, where the community comes together to buy and sell fresh, locally grown produce. This image, captured circa 1906, offers a glimpse into the rich history and social fabric of Japan during a time of great transformation. The scene is a poignant reminder of the importance of tradition and the human connection to the land and the food we consume.

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