Chugoku Collection

Miyajima Island / Itsukushima Shrine / Torii Gate, Honshu, Japan

Kintai bridge Iwakuni, Japan, early 20th century
Kintai bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, early 20th century. Kintai bridge this Japanese architect model crosses Nishiki river, Suo. Total length of the bridge 750 feet, the highest above water 78 feet

Chugoku hanga. Print shows a Chinese wiseman holding a sword and riding on the back of a tiger. Date between 1750 and 1850

Matsue, Shimane, Japan town skyline at twilight

Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan spring landscape

Tottori, Japan town skyline at dusk

Kurayoshi, Tottori, Japan old town streets and warehouses

Female Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus) preparing to lay another egg on a blade of eelgrass (Zostera marina), Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan

Wooden bridge at Iwakuni, Japan, 1904. This bridge with five wooden arches was built over the Nishiki River in 1673. It had to be rebuilt after the original structure was destroyed by flooding from a

Kintai Bridge over the Nishiki River at Iwakuni, looking north, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Kintai Bridge over the Nishiki River at Iwakuni, looking north, Japan, 1904. This bridge with five wooden arches was built in 1673

Summer evening meal at a hotel, Hiroshima, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Summer evening meal at a hotel, Hiroshima, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Farmers wives at work, Iwakuni, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Farmers wives at work, Iwakuni, Japan, 1904. Farmers wives prepare barley (prior to processing it into grain) by pulling it through iron combs. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A Girl from Ohara, 1806-1815. Artist: Hokusai
A Girl from Ohara, 1806-1815. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Survivors of the explosion of the Atom bomb at Hiroshima, Japan, 1945. Beds occupied by casualties suffering the effects of radiation

Hiroshima, Japan, after the dropping of the atom bomb in August 1945. On 6 August 1945, a United States Air Force B-29 bomber

Miyajima Island / Itsukushima Shrine / Torii Gate / Night View, Honshu, Japan

Japanese Giant Salamander, Andrias japonicus, brown grey blotchy lizard walking forwards

ChA'goku jinbutsu [kenjin zu?], , artist, [between 1830 and 1850], 1 drawing on thin handmade paper : ink wash; 26.7 x 18.1 cm (sheet)

Region of Chugoku, Japan, True Colour Satellite Image
Satellite view of the region of Chugoku, Japan. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites

Region of Chugoku, Japan, Relief Map
Relief map of the region of Chugoku, Japan. This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Chugoku, Japan, satellite image
Chugoku, Japan. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing the Chugoku region of Japan, with the surrounding regions shaded out. Japan is an island nation in East Asia

A-Bomb dome and Peace Park, Hiroshima, Western Honshu (Chugoku), Japan, Asia

Five-story Pagoda, Miyajima, Western Honshu (Chugoku), Japan, Asia

Paper cranes at the Childrens Peace Monument, Peace Park, Hiroshima, Western Honshu (Chugoku), Japan, Asia

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Chugoku, a region in Japan that captivates with its diverse attractions. Step onto Miyajima Island and be mesmerized by the majestic Itsukushima Shrine, where the iconic Torii Gate stands proudly against the backdrop of the sea. Immerse yourself in history as you stroll across the Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni, a remarkable structure dating back to the early 20th century. Delve into traditional art forms with Chugoku hanga, appreciating intricate woodblock prints that showcase Japanese craftsmanship. Witness nature's wonders as a female Northern pygmy squid prepares to lay another egg on eelgrass blades in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Transport yourself back in time through vintage photographs capturing moments like wooden bridges and bustling summer evening meals at Hiroshima hotels. Gain insight into local life as farmers' wives diligently work together in Iwakuni. Admire Hokusai's masterpiece "A Girl from Ohara, " showcasing timeless beauty from centuries ago. Reflect on humanity's resilience while viewing images of survivors after Hiroshima's devastating atomic bomb explosion in 1945. Experience both serenity and awe as night falls upon Miyajima Island, casting an ethereal glow over Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic Torii Gate.