The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Two unidentified menand a woman (possibly Australian) in civilian dress, enjoy a traditional Japanese meal with a group of Japanese women and girls in traditional dress. The Japanese women and girls are wearing kiminos and obis (sashes), the young women's ones being very colourful and ornate and the older women's more subdued. The young women are also wearing very decorative adornments in their hair, and their faces are painted in the traditional geisha style. The feast has been laid before the group who are kneeling or sitting on floor mats and cushions. In the centre is a small stove or food warmer.
A group of unidentified men and women (possibly Australian) in civilian dress, enjoy a traditional Japanese meal with a group of Japanese women and girls in traditional dress. The Japanese women and g
Two unidentified Japanese women wearing the traditional dress of kimono with obi (waist sashes) , are taking part in a performance on stage in a large hall. The woman at right is wearing a traditiona
Bofu, Japan. 1947-08-12. Young Japanese girls line up to welcome dependants of members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) who have just arrived at the Base from Australia. The girls a
An informal portrait of a group of Japanese women in traditional dress. The women are standing in a garden, and each is wearing a kimino, obi (sash), tabi (two-toed socks) and sandals.
An informal portrait of a group of Japanese women in traditional dress. The women are standing in a garden, and each is wearing a kimino, obi (sash), tabi (two-toed socks) and sandals.
Kure, Japan. 1953. A Japanese father with his young child during the O-Matsuri Festival. They are both wearing traditional dress.
