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Japanese Girls High School, Tsingtao (now Qingdao), China
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Japanese Girls High School, Tsingtao (now Qingdao), China
Japanese Girls High School, Tsingtao (now Qingdao), China Date: circa 1908
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This photograph captures a moment in time at the Japanese Girls High School in Tsingtao, China, circa 1908. The image offers a glimpse into the lives of Japanese girls studying in this prestigious institution during the Japanese occupation of the city, which was then known as Tsingtao and is now known as Qingdao. The girls, dressed in traditional Japanese school uniforms, are seen seated in a classroom, engrossed in their studies. The room is filled with an air of concentration and focus, as the girls take notes and discuss their lessons with one another. The blackboard at the front of the room is adorned with Chinese characters, reflecting the bilingual education that was offered at the school. The Japanese Girls High School in Tsingtao was established in 1902, during the Japanese imperial expansion into China. It was one of the first schools for girls in the Chinese Republican period, and was intended to promote Japanese culture and language among the girls of the Japanese community in China. The school was renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum and its emphasis on discipline and morality. The photograph provides a fascinating window into the history of Japanese education in China during a time of great cultural and political change. It also serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationships between Japan, China, and other powers in East Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the Japanese Girls High School in Tsingtao is a testament to the rich cultural and historical heritage of this remarkable city. The building, which still stands, has been converted into a museum, preserving the memories and stories of the girls who once studied there.
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