Education & Childhood

Education & Childhood

Autumn in Japan for Children ー Seasonal Events from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa Eras

How did children in Japan enjoy autumn during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras? Explore traditional autumn events such as moon viewing, Shichi-Go-San, sports festivals, and school field trips.
Education & Childhood

The World Projected in the Classroom

From Educational Magic Lanterns to Interactive WhiteboardsToday, it is perfectly normal to use an interactive whiteboard...
Education & Childhood

When Students Became a Symbol of Youth in Japan: The Meiji and Taisho Eras

When we look at old photographs of Japan’s Meiji and Taisho eras, students often appear in the streetscape.Male students...
Education & Childhood

“Yokutte Yo”: A Meiji-Era Trendy Phrase Among Female Students

“Ah, yokutte yo.”When people hear this phrase today, many may imagine an elegant “ojou-sama” (young lady) character from...
Education & Childhood

Dreams of Meiji Women in the Light of the Magic Lantern

Discover how magic lantern shows shaped education and imagination in Meiji Japan. Explore Chikanobu’s lantern-inspired prints capturing women’s dreams.