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a vintage  Emperor Meji Mutsuhito photo postcard of 1900s,  ready for any usage of  historic events background usage.
Old Japanese 10000 yen banknote with portrait by Prince Shotoku
May 5th Children's Day: cool May dolls for end of day festivities
the portrait of the emporer of ming dynasty
Shoqan Walikhanov (1835-1865) portrait from old Kazakhstan banknote
New 2024 Japanese Yen bank notes updated for the first time in 20 years, now feature Shibusawa Eiichi on the ¥10,000 banknote, Tsuda Umeko on the ¥5000 banknote, and Kitasato Shibasaburo on the ¥1000 banknote.
A 1000-yen bill with Hirobumi Ito, a politician and the first Prime Minister.
Photo taken in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
a vintage Li Hung Chang ( LI Hongzhang) of Chinese Qing Dynasty photo postcard of 1900s,  ready for any usage of  historic events background usage.
Man in chinese emporer custume at the temple of heaven in Beijing
Tokyo, Japan: Torii Gate and Haiden of Yasukuni Shrine ('靖国神社'), Peaceful Country Shrine - Shinto shrine founded by Emperor Meiji in 1869 - people paying homage to the spirits of those who died in service of Japan, Chiyoda-ku. Open access, no entry fee site. Image obtained from a public area.
Beautiful japanses dolls on display at a local exhibition
The Summer Palace in Beijing
cut out of  Portrait from Japanese currency
Tokyo, Japan-January 4, 2023:\nA big crowd under the police traffic control is walking through the South Sacred Gate (Romon Gate) of Meiji-Jingu Shrine to enter the ground of the Main Hall. During the New Year season, the gate is elaborately decorated to welcome the year with various signs, including the picture of Oriental zodiac. The year 2023 is year of the rabbit.\nAbout 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year.\nMeiji-Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito.\nAll visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.
Hina Ningyou (dolls)
Wuhou Shrine Chengdu Sichuan China March 15 2024
Tokyo, Japan- April 5th, 2023: Meiji Jingu (Shinto shrine surrounded by forest) in Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan.
Portrait of a Young man of Han Nationality Pattern Design ​on RMB CHINA YUAN Banknote
Itagaki Taisuke a closeup portrait from old Japanese money - Yen
Phone cam shot of several banknotes of Japanese Yen. Taken with an iPhone 5, processed with Instagram.
Japanese \
Tokyo, Japan-January 3, 2022:\nIn front of the Main Hall of Meiji-Jingu Shrine, people in the front line are praying and the rest of the people are waiting on the ground of the Main Hall. As so many people visit the Shrine during the New Year season to pray for their health and good luck for the year, a normal wooden offertory box is not enough and, therefore, a huge sheet is spread out in front for visitors to throw coins and notes.\nAbout 3 million people visit Meiji-jingu Shrine during the three days of New Year, to pray for their health and good luck for the year.\nMeiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine, was established in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji (1852-1914) and his consort Empress Shoken (1850-1914); the great grand parents of the current Emperor Naruhito.\nAll visitors, as it has now become customary, wear protective face mask to prevent Corona virus pandemic.
Old 1000 yen Japanese banknote 1963 - 1976 with Hirobumi Ito, first Prime Minister of a Japan. front view
japanese money  illuminated with purple light
Hina Ningyou (dolls)
Philosophers of the Joseon Dynasty Portrait of Yi Hwang Pattern Design ​on Korean Won Banknote
Close - up Bank note of Japanese 5000 yen
A golden plaque with the text 'Sanyimiao' in Chinese characters, with a traditional Chinese-style roof above it.  March 15 2024
Free Images: "bestof:Meiji tenno3.jpg The Meiji Emperor 明治5年 Albumen silver print Uchida Kuichi was the only photographer granted a sitting by the Emperor Meiji and in 1872"
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