Rakutenchi Entertainment Complex, Sennichimae, Osaka, Japan

Rakutenchi Entertainment Complex, Sennichimae, Osaka, Japan

Rakutenchi Entertainment Complex / Amusement Park, Sennichimae (Sennichimaye), Osaka, Japan - popular shopping street/district. During the Taisho era (1912-1926), Rakutenchi was one of Osaka's most fashionable and well-known entertainment destinations. Rakutenchi featured theatres, entertainment and all kinds of other leisure outlets and did business between 1914 and 1930. Date: circa 1930s

Mao Zedong - founding father of People\'s Republic of China

Mao Zedong - founding father of People\'s Republic of China

Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung) (1893-1976) - Chinese communist revolutionary and founding father of the People\'s Republic of China. Seen here inspecting a regiment of the Eighth Route Army (also known as the 18th Army Group) of the National Revolutionary Army near the city of Yan\'an, Shaanxi Province, during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). circa 1930s

Japan - General Sadao Araki and General Nobuyuki Abe

Japan - General Sadao Araki and General Nobuyuki Abe

(left) General Sadao Araki (1877-1966) - general in the Imperial Japanese Army before and during World War II. Leader of the Kodo-ha (Imperial Way) faction, an ultra-nationalistic group active in the 1930s. He strongly advocated the importance of character building through rigid mental and physical discipline. (right) General Nobuyuki Abe (1875-1953) - general in the Imperial Japanese Army, Governor-General of Korea, and 36th Prime Minister of Japan from 30th August 1939 to 16th January 1940. Date: circa 1940

Communist China - Lin Biao giving a speech

Communist China - Lin Biao giving a speech

Lin Biao (1907-1971), one of Mao Zedong\'s closest supporters. Seen here giving a speech to Chinese soldiers during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). circa late 1930s

Mao Zedong - founding father of People\'s Republic of China

Mao Zedong - founding father of People\'s Republic of China

Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung) (1893-1976) - Chinese communist revolutionary and founding father of the People\'s Republic of China. Seen here giving a speech to Chinese soldiers during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). circa late 1930s

Lushun Baiyu Tower - Lushunkou, China (Ryojun)

Lushun Baiyu Tower - Lushunkou, China (Ryojun)

Lushun Baiyu Tower - built after the Russo-Japanese War by the Japanese to commemorate their 20, 000 war casualties at Ryojun (present-day Lushunkou, People's Republic of China formerly Port Arthur) - the major navy base for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Kwantung Leased Territory before and during Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). Date: circa 1930s

Monument to the Blockade Expedition - Lushunkou, China

Monument to the Blockade Expedition - Lushunkou, China

Monument to the Blockade Expedition built by the Japanese at Ryojun (present-day Lushunkou, People's Republic of China formerly Port Arthur) - the major navy base for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Kwantung Leased Territory before and during Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). Date: circa 1930s

Ancient Battlefield Memorial at Lushunkou, China (Ryojun)

Ancient Battlefield Memorial at Lushunkou, China (Ryojun)

Ancient Battlefield Memorial at Ryojun (present-day Lushunkou, People's Republic of China formerly Port Arthur) - the major navy base for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Kwantung Leased Territory before and during Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). Date: circa 1930s

Man'S Castle film (1933)

Man'S Castle film (1933)

Loretta Young Characters: Trina Film: Man's Castle (USA 1933) Director: Frank Borzage 27 October 1933 circa 1935: American actress Loretta Young (1913 - 2000) wearing period dress for her role in 'Caravan'. Date: 27 October 1933

GAINSBOROUGH FILM STUDIOS IN ISLINGTON LONDON CIRCA MID 1930

GAINSBOROUGH FILM STUDIOS IN ISLINGTON LONDON CIRCA MID 1930

GAINSBOROUGH FILM STUDIOS IN ISLINGTON LONDON CIRCA MID 1930s

Impressive Wrought-iron Gates of The Akasaka Palace, Tokyo

Impressive Wrought-iron Gates of The Akasaka Palace, Tokyo

Impressive Wrought-iron Gates of The Akasaka Palace, or the State Guest House, is one of the two State Guesthouses of Government of Japan in Tokyo. The palace was originally built as the Imperial Palace for the Crown Prince in 1909 Date: circa 1930

Ginza Street, Tokyo, Japan - Shops and Department Stores

Ginza Street, Tokyo, Japan - Shops and Department Stores

Ginza Street, Tokyo, Japan - Shops and Department Stores. Today, one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world.Date: circa 1930

Japan - Yokohama - Yoshida Bridge and Theatre Street

Japan - Yokohama - Yoshida Bridge and Theatre Street

Japan - Yokohama - Yoshida Bridge and Theatre Street Date: circa 1930s

Japan - Yokohama - Bashamichi-Dori Street

Japan - Yokohama - Bashamichi-Dori Street

Japan - Yokohama - Bashamichi-Dori Street Date: circa 1930s

JAPANESE MOTHER 1930S

JAPANESE MOTHER 1930S

A mother wearing traditional Japanese dress holds her baby Date: 1930s

Japan - Yokohama - The Silk Conditioning House

Japan - Yokohama - The Silk Conditioning House

Japan - Yokohama - The Silk Conditioning House Date: circa 1930s