Incredible photos of Japan in the 1850s

During 250 years of isolation, Japanese life from the 17th to the 19th century remains one of the mysteries that the world has not yet discovered.

These rare images were taken by Felice Beato from Italy. He was one of the first Western photographers allowed to set foot in Japan during the period when the country began to open its doors to the world in the 1850s.

Beato decided to travel throughout Japan to record the image of people, customs and scenery here. He was inspired by Japanese wood prints and collaborated with some local watercolor artists to create unique works.

Recently, a publisher published Beato's photos of old Japan. Among them, the most impressive are the recreated photos of tradition, ancient tea rituals, women, daily activities and Yakuza (small criminal groups in the Edo period) with full-body tattoos .

A woman is sitting weaving fabric.This is one of the most captured topics in albums of 19th century Japan because it is a very easy day-to-day activity during this period.

A geisha is playing a traditional instrument.There are many misunderstandings about the geisha profession, the number of foreigners who think this is a form of prostitution.However, geisha is a noun that refers to girls who are skilled in dance music and have the ability to chat.Although geisha's duties often include flirtatious and provocative jokes, they never arise having sex with customers.

Rowing on the Sumida River is one of the pastimes in the Edo period.

Two men covered their backs, images that remind us of the custom of tattooing of the Yakuza gang.

A photo shows two women sewing in a traditional setting.Antique furniture like a kettle and paintings around it revealed that.

Two young Buddhist monks of the Edo period.

The beauty of ancient Japanese women is one of the most popular themes in Beato's photos. He once recorded the image of women walking in the evening, their faces were white and always holding the umbrella.

And yet, rare photos of Beato also reveal traditional crafts from the Edo period, including: weaving, making pipes, pulling cars showing the lives of different classes in Japanese society. 19th century.

A woman was wearing white chalk on her face and revealing a bare shoulder.This is a sexy symbol that has attracted many tourists in Japan in the late 19th century.

This image, inspired by colored wood carvings, shows a classic setting of a ferry terminal on the Sumida River.

One of the traditional jobs taken from the 19th century is the profession of pipe making called 'kiseru'.

Ueno Park is one of the favorite destinations in Tokyo because of the charming scenery of lakes, temples, museums and cherry blossoms in spring.

The road with trees and cherry blossoms blooms in Mukojima park.

A rare photo of Kiyomizu-dera, also known as 'Pure Water Temple' in the 19th century. Today, this temple is part of the ancient capital of Kyoto ancient capital under UNESCO.

The set of photos not only surprised the world but also the Japanese show their appreciation for these extremely rare photos of their country.