cammerjeff
Staff Sergeant
Do you realise how long he had to stay still for that Photo?
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Prince Fushimi Kuniie's 8th son Prince Yoshiaki (1846-1903).
He grew up among mobs as his father was indifferent to his kids.
Later became IJA General Prince Komatsu Akihito.
Prince Yoshiaki (center) circa 1864.
Yoshiaki as Gen. Prince Komatsu Akihito circa 1900.
His statue
Source: Wiki
He grew up among mobs as his father was indifferent to his kids.
Later became IJA General Prince Komatsu Akihito.
Prince Yoshiaki (center) circa 1864.
Yoshiaki as Gen. Prince Komatsu Akihito circa 1900.
His statue
Source: Wiki
Nice shots shinpachi!
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People of no smile as a samurai never showed his teeth at official place.
On September 20, 1934, Rear Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto leaves for London to participate a preparatory meeting for the coming Second London Naval Conference.
Yamamoto at the Tokyo Station
Source: Press Rengo Photo News (Sept.1934)
On September 20, 1934, Rear Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto leaves for London to participate a preparatory meeting for the coming Second London Naval Conference.
Yamamoto at the Tokyo Station
Source: Press Rengo Photo News (Sept.1934)
manta22
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In early photographs taken anywhere it was very uncommon for people to smile. A photograph was a very serious portrait.
MiTasol
1st Lieutenant
AND it is difficult to hold a smile for the several minutes that early photographs took,
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Japanese Ambassodor to the U.S. Hiroshi Saito (1886-1939).
He was hoped to improve the relationship between two countries but died of tuberculosis in D.C. on February 26, 1939.
His remains were sent back by USS Astoria politely.
Saito at Imperial Hotel in Tokyo after inspection tour in China/Manchukuo
Source: Press Rengo Photo News (Sept.1934)
USS Astoria in Yokohama on April 17, 1939.
Source: Photo Weekly (April 1939)
He was hoped to improve the relationship between two countries but died of tuberculosis in D.C. on February 26, 1939.
His remains were sent back by USS Astoria politely.
Saito at Imperial Hotel in Tokyo after inspection tour in China/Manchukuo
Source: Press Rengo Photo News (Sept.1934)
USS Astoria in Yokohama on April 17, 1939.
Source: Photo Weekly (April 1939)
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On April 23, 1939, USS Astoria crews in Japan visited Shimoda for friendship where Matthew C. Perry landed in 1853.
Salute to US sailor graves at Gyokusenji Temple.
Shimoda Port
Taking lunch at Kawana Hotel
Their messages
Source: Kurobune (black ship) Festival Commemorative Photo Book (1939)
Salute to US sailor graves at Gyokusenji Temple.
Shimoda Port
Taking lunch at Kawana Hotel
Their messages
Source: Kurobune (black ship) Festival Commemorative Photo Book (1939)
manta22
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SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I would love to have a grand hall like that in my (imaginary) home.
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
That's so crowded!!! I prefer less "objects" and more space.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I was admiring the architecture of the room. I wasn't looking at the objet d'art. That stuff would get in the way when I run through the house with model airplanes while making airplane noises.
Vic Balshaw
Major General
I don't know, leave the furnature where it is. Good practice for your aerobatic skills.
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Old Imperial Hotel Lobby secured near Nagoya City.
This classical design is said to be reproduced in the new Imperial Hotel in Tokyo by 2036.
Source: LIXIL 繝薙ず繝阪せ諠
This classical design is said to be reproduced in the new Imperial Hotel in Tokyo by 2036.
Source: LIXIL 繝薙ず繝阪せ諠
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Where do you think the bad guys positioned their flak batteries?I don't know, leave the furnature where it is. Good practice for your aerobatic skills.
