This is an original Imperial Japanese Army commemorative photo album documenting the Manchuria garrison period, dating to the Taisho era (circa 1910s), prior to World War II. The album was compiled as a “Manchuria Garrison Commemoration” (/) and contains period photographs illustrating military life, training, ceremonies, maneuvers, and surrounding landscapes during Japan’s early military presence in Manchuria. Unlike later wartime propaganda materials, this album reflects an early stage of Japanese continental deployment, when garrison duty emphasized discipline, formation training, field exercises, and symbolic military rituals. Contents & Historical Context. The photographs include, but are not limited to. Military formations and drills. Infantry training exercises and field maneuvers. Artillery and live-fire training scenes. Ceremonial flag displays and inspections. Garrison facilities and barracks. Surrounding Manchurian landscapes, farmland, and local environments. Civilian scenes offering rare contextual insight into the region during this period. These images collectively document the daily operational reality of a Japanese Army garrison unit stationed in Manchuria during the Taisho period, a time that is comparatively underrepresented in surviving photographic records. The Taisho era represents a transitional phase in Imperial Japanese military history-situated between the Russo-Japanese War and the later escalation of continental warfare in the 1930s. As such, this album is valuable not only as a military artifact, but also as a primary visual source for researchers studying. Early Japanese military administration in Manchuria. Pre-World War II garrison life. The evolution of training doctrine and military organization. Colonial-era regional landscapes and civilian life. Albums of this nature were typically produced in limited numbers, often for internal commemoration, making complete surviving examples increasingly scarce. Size: 22 × 15 cm. Covers are missing (removed), as shown. Pages show age-related wear, toning, stains, and minor damage. Overall condition is consistent with an original photographic album of this age. Please review all images carefully. No modern reproductions or reprints-this is an original period item. Notes for Collectors & Institutions. This item is offered strictly as a historical artifact and research material. No political ideology is endorsed or implied. Serious collectors of early Imperial Japanese military material. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Rare pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army “Zaiei Kinen” (Active Service Commemorative) photo album related to the 73rd Infantry Regiment. The cover features the red infantry branch collar insignia design with the number “73” and the words “Zaiei Kinen” (In Service Memorial). In the Imperial Japanese Army, red was the branch color of infantry units, and “73” generally refers to the 73rd Infantry Regiment. The 73rd Infantry Regiment was established in 1916 and stationed in Ranam, northern Korea, under the 19th Division. The regiment later participated in. The Battle of Lake Khasan. The Second Sino-Japanese War. WWII campaigns in the Philippines. And eventually ended the war in northern Luzon, Philippines. This album appears to date from around 1933 (Showa 8), shortly after the establishment of Manchukuo. The contents include many identified locations and captions such as. Mobilization / deployment status chart. The album contains approximately 41 photographs (various sizes), including. Horses and cavalry transport. Military facilities and guard posts. Mortar or artillery-related equipment. Korean and Manchurian local life. Public performances and gatherings. Rare operational deployment chart. What makes this album especially interesting is that it is not merely a military souvenir album. It documents daily life and military presence along the unstable frontier regions of Korea, Manchuria, and northern China during the early expansion period of the Japanese Empire. The included “deployment status chart” gives the album additional historical and archival significance. This is the kind of material that appeals not only to militaria collectors, but also researchers of. Some pages missing photographs. One deployment chart has tears. Please check the photos carefully for condition details. A powerful and atmospheric historical album from the forgotten frontiers of the Japanese Empire. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Empty case from the Manchuria. Rare Manchukuo flag design container. Originally used as a. Case / pill case. 5 cm in length. A highly collectible item featuring the distinctive. Small-sized containers of this type are becoming increasingly difficult to find today. International Buyers – Please Note.
Here is an original Japanese photo album documenting the early stage of the conflict known as the Manchurian Incident (1931). What is the Manchurian Incident? The Manchurian Incident began in 1931, when the Imperial Japanese Army advanced into northeastern China (Manchuria). This event led to the creation of Manchukuo and ultimately expanded into the larger conflicts of the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II in the Pacific. ? This is one of the earliest visual records of the war that would reshape Asia. Early war photographs (infantry, artillery, occupation scenes). Imperial Japanese military aircraft and airfields. Urban control and railway infrastructure (South Manchuria Railway context). Strategic maps of Manchuria. Original wartime Japanese perspective (propaganda material). This is not just a photo book-it is a visual narrative of how the war was presented to the Japanese public. Why This Matters. Unlike later wartime publications, this album captures the early phase of the conflict, before the war expanded into full-scale global warfare. The beginning of Japanese expansion. The role of military and infrastructure. The atmosphere of a nation entering war. Cover shows wear, fading, and aging. Missing colophon page (publication details inferred from content and style). Interior pages and photographs are in relatively good condition for age. Please check photos carefully. Early Imperial Japanese military documentation. Manchuria / Manchukuo historical material. Wartime propaganda and visual culture. Perfect for collectors, historians, and researchers. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Imperial Japanese Army Manchuria Deployment Commemorative Paperweight. This is a rare Imperial Japanese Army commemorative paperweight made in the shape of a. Japanese sword tsuba (guard). Spent bullet casing decoration. These types of items were often made as. Military souvenirs or commemorative objects. For soldiers who were deployed overseas. On the bullet casing. On the front of the tsuba. On the reverse side. Showing major regions and railway routes. Refers to Japanese military deployments to Manchuria (northeastern China) following the. Manchurian Incident of 1931. After the establishment of. Japanese forces maintained large troop deployments in the region for military control, border security, and operations. This piece likely commemorates service in Manchuria during the period. Was part of the Imperial Japanese Army and had a long history dating back to the Meiji era. The regiment participated in. Early Imperial Japanese military campaigns. During World War II, elements of the regiment were sent to overseas battlefields. Like many Japanese Army units, the regiment suffered heavy losses and was effectively dissolved at the end of the war in 1945. Tsuba (Japanese sword guard) shaped design. Real bullet casing decoration. Engraved Manchuria map on reverse. Early Showa military commemorative item. Unit-specific commemorative items are relatively scarce today. And are collected by military history collectors worldwide. 7.5 cm × 6 cm. Vintage item with age-related wear. Please check photos for details. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Transcription of Cover & Colophon. Cover: ” ” (13th Division – Manchuria Garrison Commemorative Photo Album). Title Page: same inscription. Heading:?? (Reproduction Prohibited). Publisher: Amano Mando Shodo (, Dairen). Editor: Mifune Shuko (, Dairen City). Printer: Iwao Tsuji / Printing House: Meiki-sha (, Kobe). Date: Printed August 5, 1914 / Published August 8, 1914 (Taisho 3). Rear matter: publisher’s advertisement for similar military albums. An official commemorative album published in 1914 (Taisho 3) by the Imperial Japanese Army 13th Division, marking its garrison duty in Manchuria (Manchukuo). Produced in Dairen (Dalian) by the Amano Mando Shodo bookshop, it is a large-format, limited-distribution volume containing photos of the division’s soldiers, facilities, commemorative items, local scenery, and even personnel rosters. These albums were non-commercial publications, intended for distribution within the unit and related circles. Following the Russo-Japanese War, Japan controlled the Kwantung Leased Territory and South Manchuria Railway Zone. This album documents the 13th Division’s stationing period there, just as Japan consolidated its position in northeast China on the eve of World War I. Published in Dairen (modern Dalian, Liaoning Province). The photographs include Dairen, Mukden (Shenyang), Changchun, and the Liao River basin, showing both military installations and regional landscapes. It provides a rare visual record of Japanese garrison life in Manchuria at the time. The 13th Division, created in 1898 after the First Sino-Japanese War, was a permanent IJA formation drawing recruits mainly from western Japan. This album visually documents its officers, enlisted men, facilities, and even supporting organizations during their Manchurian deployment. Why is it important? Primary source: Complete with publisher and imprint, confirming Dairen as the place of publication. Includes photos, rosters, commemorative objects, and facilities, giving a full overview of garrison life. Regional history value: Beyond the military focus, it captures urban landscapes, transport, bridges, markets, and rural scenery-a rich visual record of Manchuria in the 1910s. Rarity: “Commemorative Garrison Albums” from the Taisho era are significantly rarer than later Showa Incident Albums. Survival rate is very low, making this highly desirable for collectors of military history, Asian studies, and colonial-era publications. How was it made? Large horizontal format, Japanese binding style, with gilt-titled cover and decorative cords. Edited by Mifune Shuko; published by Amano Mando Shodo, Dairen; printed by Meiki-sha, Kobe. Content includes: unit gates and barracks, group portraits, officers and enlisted men, commemorative fans and flags, monuments, scenic views of Manchuria, and name lists. 13th Division: A permanent IJA division raised after the Sino-Japanese War; active in Russo-Japanese War and later overseas garrison/security roles. Manchuria (/ Manchukuo): Northeastern China, including Liaodong, Mukden, Changchun, Harbin. Japan held the Kwantung Leased Territory and railway zones after 1905. “Commemorative Garrison Album” : A limited-edition publication, produced by military units in cooperation with local publishers, distributed to soldiers, families, and patrons to mark garrison service. Exterior: age-related rubbing, edge wear, minor loss, fraying cords. Interior: overall very good, strong print contrast, fully legible. What you see in the photos is everything included. Please check images for details. Clearly dated 1914 (Taisho 3) and published in Dairen, giving it both historical and geographic precision. Combines military photographs + regional landscapes + rosters + full imprint, making it a versatile source for collectors and researchers alike. Considerably rarer than the more common Showa-era Incident Albums. Strong crossover appeal to collectors of Manchuria, Kwantung Leased Territory, Japanese Army divisional history. This item is offered strictly as a historical document. It is not intended to promote or glorify any ideology. Inquiries welcome – additional detail photos can be provided upon request. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original Imperial Japanese Army photo album commemorating the Manchuria deployment between 1934 and 1936. The album documents the overseas service of an Imperial Japanese Army field artillery regiment, recording the daily life, training, equipment, and surroundings of Japanese soldiers stationed in Manchuria during the early Showa period. Soldiers’ daily life and group portraits. Field artillery guns and equipment. Military training scenes and formations. Uniforms, insignia, and period gear. Landscapes and urban scenes of Manchuria. Rather than staged combat propaganda, the album presents a calm, documentary-style record of a Japanese Army artillery unit during a relatively stable pre-war phase. The unit documented in this album is identified as Field Artillery Regiment No. 22, a Japanese Army artillery regiment responsible for providing fire support to infantry formations. Artillery units played a crucial role in Imperial Japanese Army operations, requiring technical skill, coordination, and disciplined organization. This album captures the regiment before the later stages of the war, when material shortages and severe losses became widespread. Manchuria had become firmly established under Japanese control. Military organization and training were still relatively well-equipped. Large-scale total war conditions had not yet fully emerged. As such, this album preserves a moment before the extreme deterioration and collapse experienced by many units later in the war. Approximately 90 years old. Age-related toning, stains, and wear present. No major structural damage. Overall condition consistent with original military albums of this era. Please review all photos carefully. This album is more than a collection of old photographs. It is a primary historical document offering insight into. Imperial Japanese Army artillery units. Early Showa-era overseas deployment. The lived reality of soldiers stationed in Manchuria. Highly suitable for collectors of Japanese military history, Manchurian studies, and pre-World War II primary sources. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
Published in 1922 (Taisho 11) by Seiun-do, this lavish photo album Manshu Taikan (“Great View of Manchuria”) presents a rare visual record of Manchuria during the Taisho era. “Manchuria” refers to the region of today’s Northeast China (Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang), a strategic crossroads where Japanese, Russian, and Chinese ambitions collided after the decline of the Qing dynasty and the 1911 Revolution. Following the Russo-Japanese War (1905), Japan gained influence over the South Manchurian Railway and the leased territory of the Kwantung Peninsula, fueling rapid urban development and railway expansion. It captures not only urban landscapes and colonial modernity but also the multi-ethnic character and exotic cultural impressions of the region. Issued a decade before the establishment of the Japanese-controlled state of “Manchukuo” (1932), this work preserves the fleeting image of a land that has since become a vanished nation. Today it stands as a valuable primary source for historians and collectors interested in the intersection of Imperial Japan and Manchuria. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Pre-WWII Imperial Japanese Army topographical map. “Manchuria 1:100,000 Series”. This large folding military map covers the Fengtian (Mukden / modern Shenyang) region in Manchuria. “Manchuria 1:100,000 Map”. Tongjiangkou & Tieling. Fushun & Benxi Lake. Scale 1:100,000 (Japanese ri scale notation). “Army Cadet School” (Rikugun Shikan Gakko). Mukden urban grid layout. Fushun coal mining area. Benxi (major iron and steel industrial zone). South Manchurian Railway lines. Detailed river systems. Military-relevant transport routes. Extensive contour lines and terrain features. Numerous villages labeled in kanji. The Mukden region was one of Japan’s most strategically important areas in Manchuria following the Russo-Japanese War. The presence of “Army Cadet School” marking suggests it may have been used for military education and officer training. Large folding format, field-usable military issue. Original fold lines. Age toning and stains. No major structural loss observed (see photos). An excellent historical document for collectors of. Imperial Japanese Army materials. WWII Asian theater. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
This is an original Japanese military photo album documenting the deployment of an artillery unit during the. The album was produced as a commemorative record of mobilization and includes period photographs and a folded operational route map. The images show artillery movement, transportation by rail carts, field deployment, security patrols, and daily scenes of the unit during its early continental assignment. The Manchuria Incident marked a major turning point in East Asian history and represents the beginning of Japan’s large-scale overseas military operations prior to World War II. This album provides valuable visual reference material for researchers and collectors interested in early 20th-century military history, artillery operations, and historical photo documentation. Artillery transport and deployment scenes. Early 1930s military infrastructure and logistics. This is an original vintage item. Wear consistent with age is present, including surface wear, toning, and minor repairs to the map. A rare reference item suitable for collectors, historians, and archival research. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).