Vintage pictures of Japan in color and 3D

These animated gif images were created using stereoscopic photographs taken in Japan between 1895 and 1910. The author of the photos is a Japanese photographer of the late Meiji era, Taisho Enami, one of the most outstanding stereo photographers of his time, whose works later appeared in many well—known publications, including National Geographic.

1. A pilgrim on a forest road.

2. Torii Tunnel in Kyoto.

3. A path through the forest to the river.

4. Sumo wrestlers (?!)

5. Children at the temple

6. Daibutsu in Kamakure

(Daibutsu is the Japanese unofficial name for large Buddha statues.)

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8. Geisha on the veranda.

9. Geisha are resting.

10. Geisha are looking at stereo photos.

11. Girls by the light of a lamp.

12. Peasant women at pack horses.

13. Lunch break in a fishing village.

14. Rest on the road through the forest

15. High in the mountains.

16. Buddhist procession.

17. In the shop of a copper merchant.

18. Meeting at the gate.