Japanese Woodblock Print, 1861 | Facing History & Ourselves
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Japanese Woodblock Print, 1861

This Japanese print is titled “Foreigner and Wrestler at Yokohama." It depicts a sumo wrestler, representing Japan, confronting "foreign" opponents.
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Language

English — US

Subject

  • History
  • Genocide

Credit:
PD-Art

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