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A group of acrobats performing to a drum being played by an adult. Turner has added the inscription, "Street acrobats."

An image of a family posing as if they were setting out on a journey. The father is carrying one of the children and the family's luggage using a pole to balance the two baskets. The mother is carrying a baby on her back. The photographer (Kusakabe…

Two rikishi or professional sumô wrestlers posed as if in a dohyô (sumô ring) marked out by bales of rice straw. Turner has added the inscription, "Wrestlers in regulation costume. Wresting is the traditional sport in Japan. But they do it in a very…

An elderly man and woman Turner has labeled "Oba san" (grandmother, elder woman) "Oji san," (grandfather, elder man).

An image of a group of Ainu people from the island of Ezo, later renamed Hokkaido. Turner has added the inscription, "These are Ainos or Ainus-the aborigines of the Japanese islands. There are now about 17000 of them all living in the northern…

An image of women at Mukojima, Toyko. They are sitting and standing around a table with what appears to be food and straw mats for sitting. A famous garden was established in Mukojima in the early 19th century, the Hyakkaen Gardens. The photographer…

Koinobori (carp streamers), displayed during Boys’ Festival. Turner’s inscription, "Festival-for boys. In the month of May paper fish are hung up at the door of every home where there is a boy. The fish are presented by friends+ often one boy will…

Dashi or festival float. Turner’s inscription: "An immense float or car drawn through the street on certain religious festivals."

This Shinto priest is standing in a recreation of the interior of a shrine.

This is a Buddhist monk seated in front of a low table with a series of devotional objects including a bell and mallet. There are several hanging scrolls on the wall behind him. His hands are clasped in prayer. He holds a rosary. Turner's inscription…