The Kimbei studio on Honchō-dōri, Yokohama
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of a street scene with Kusakabe Kimbei’s studio on No. 7 Honchō-dōri in Yohohama, Japan, which he opened in 1880. The original title provided by Davidson was “Street scene with photo studio sign”.
Kusakabe Kimbei (日下部金兵衛)
Part of MOA General Media collection
Introductory panel for the exhibit "The Culture of Japan." This exhibit was done on the arrival of materials collected by Dr. Ronald Dore of the department of Asian Studies who directed the installation of this exhibit.
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph showing a temple. Many figures and trees appear.
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of a temple entrance. Two figures appear wearing ceremonial dress. Tape reads, "NIKKO."
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of tea ceremony objects. A vase with long branches appears in the centre
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of tall trees lining road. A wagon appears in the centre
Structure over water in snowy landscape
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph showing a structure over water in snowy landscape
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of a street scene. several figures appear, wearing traditional clothing and holding umbrellas. Reads, "A RAINY DAY OF KOBE."
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of the of a street scene. Five people wearing traditional clothing, buildings and a cart appear
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of an urban street scene
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of a large statue of Buddha in forest setting. Tape reads, "MADE FROM CASH ---- NIKKO."
Shinto and Buddhism Exist Side by Side in Harmony
Part of MOA General Media collection
Display from the exhibit "Japanese Culture and Art." Features several shrine and figures related to Buddhism and Shinto. This exhibit was done on the arrival of materials collected by Dr. Ronald Dore of the department of Asian Studies who directed the installation of this exhibit.
Part of MOA General Media collection
Display from the exhibit "Japanese Culture and Art." Shows several items, illustrations, and photographs related to Shinto. This exhibit was done on the arrival of materials collected by Dr. Ronald Dore of the department of Asian Studies who directed the installation of this exhibit.
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of a sailboat on a lake. Reads, "A JAPANESE JUNK." Possibly by photographer Kimbei Kusakabe
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of a rooftop view of a city.
Road with wooden arch next to lake, mountain in distance
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph showing a road with wooden arch next to lake, mountain in distance. Reads, "Lake Hakone."
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph showing a road flanked by trees. Reads, "Imaichi Road at Nikko."
River surrounded by trees with mountain in the distance
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph showing a river surrounded by trees with mountain in the distance. reads, "A country scene."
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph showing Professor Burton and Ōzutsu Man’emon also known as Taihō, the 18th Yokozuna, the highest ranked sumo wrestler, taken in Burton’s garden, ca. 1895. Reads, “Professor Burton and Taiho the Giant Wrestler.” Featured as Plate XII in Burton, W. K. Wrestlers and Wrestling in Japan. Tokyo: K. Ogawa, 1895.
Kajima Seibei (鹿島 清兵衛)
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of four women working in a kitchen.