A Era Meiji (1868-1912) constitui-se no período de trinta e cinco anos do Imperador Meiji do Japão, Nessa fase, o Japão conheceu uma acelerada modernização, vindo a constituir-se em uma potência mundial.
Nesta série de fotos que verá a seguir, você será convidado a descobrir a vida diária dos japoneses nesse período. Confira:
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Estas fotos foram tiradas pelo fotógrafo alemão Arnold Genthe (1869-1942) e fazem parte do acervo da Livraria do Congresso americano. Fonte.