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Original Japanese Vintage Photo Album – WWII and Postwar Japan (1943–1950s)
An original Japanese antique photograph album containing historical photographs from World War II and the early postwar period.
The album documents Japanese students, uniformed individuals, group gatherings, travel, and everyday life during a significant period of Japanese history.
Photographic Contents Include:
* Wartime group photographs dated 1943 and 1944
* Japanese students and individuals wearing historical uniforms
* Portrait photographs with handwritten Japanese names
* Mount Fuji climbing photographs dated 1946
* Matsushima Godaido photographs from 1949
* Kumamoto Castle photographs from around 1950
* Japanese landscapes, architecture, sightseeing, and daily life
* Original handwritten Japanese captions and dates
Additional photographs are included beyond those shown in the listing images.
Condition:
This is an authentic vintage album with age-related wear, including discoloration, stains, scratches, worn corners, and deterioration of the album pages.
Some photograph mounting corners are loose, damaged, or partially detached.
Please examine the photographs carefully for details.
Historical Interest:
An interesting collectible for enthusiasts of Japanese history, WWII-era photography, historical uniforms, vintage photography, and postwar Japanese culture.
Sold as one complete original album, not individually.
The album will be carefully packaged in a protective cardboard box for international shipping.
Please Note:
This item is an authentic product originally sold in Japan, so you can purchase with confidence.
We ship exclusively via Japan Post.
Your item will be carefully packaged and shipped within 10 business days after purchase, excluding weekends and Japanese public holidays.
Customs duties and import taxes are generally covered by us. However, depending on the destination country or region, additional duties or taxes may be the buyer’s responsibility. Thank you for your understanding.