Images of Westerners Drawn By Japanese During the “Edo Era” are Fascinating to See!!!

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On an overseas bulletin board site, the images of Westerners drawn and painted by Japanese during the “Edo Era” (1600-1868) are fascinating to see! These depictions may be strange to look at nowadays but they represent an interesting insight into Japanese history.

Depictions of Westerners Who Arrived in Japan by Steamship.

Admirals, Soldiers, Sailors, Interpretors and Surveyors.
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Japan at the Time of the Arrival of Westerners in the 19th Century.

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The Five Major Western Countries in Japan.

The Netherlands, Russia, France, United Kingdom and the United States.
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St. Helena Island and Napoleon.

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Commodore Perry.

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The Russo-Japanese War.

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The Ansei Earthquake.

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Online Viewer Comments.

・These portraits are interesting to see!

・These foreigners appear to have demonic or evil qualities.

・The arrival of Commodore Perry was a turning point in Japanese history.

・Has the image of Westerners changed in the minds of Japanese?

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