Kanō Jigoro, the legendary founder of Judo. Despite being a smaller man, he could toss large men with ease, but only after persistent studying and practice. On his death bed, he asked that he be buried in a white belt instead of a black belt. He wanted to be remembered as a learner, not a master.

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Lady Hangaku Gozen, a female samurai warrior in a woodblock print created around 1885 by Tsukioka

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A naval warrant officer and his children. Japan, 1910

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A Geisha after washing her hair and before styling it, c. 1905.

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My grandma just showed me this photo. It’s her wedding day in 1970.

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A western tourist who paid to take a photo with a Samurai armor on (1890). First weeb in history.

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japanese archers, 1860s (colorized)

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My great grandpa wearing his grandfather's armor circa 1920

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Napoleonic veteran poses with his uniform, 25 of May (1858)

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Immigrants arriving in the US through Ellis Island from 1906 to 1914 captured by photographer Augustus Frederick Sherman

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Immigrants arriving in the US through Ellis Island from 1906 to 1914 captured by photographer Augustus Frederick Sherman

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Kurdish warrior and cat (1870s)

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Immigrants arriving in the US through Ellis Island from 1906 to 1914 captured by photographer Augustus Frederick Sherman