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Modeled after an ancient Shinto shrine, the pavilion was surrounded by a garden adorned with pools, sparkling cascades and Japanese trees and shrubs. Talks on Japanese culture were given by native girls in colorful, traditional Japanese costumes.

Japanese Pavilion
Japanese Pavilion (1940) -
Courtesy World's Fair Historical Society - wf-150r

Japanese Pavilion
Japanese Pavilion (1940) -
Courtesy World's Fair Historical Society - wf-148r

Japanese Gardens photo DS-13 from the private collection of Dr. William R. Hanson
Japanese Gardens photo DS-13 from the
private collection of Dr. William R. Hanson

Japanese Pavilion
Japanese Gardens
Courtesy World's Fair Historical Society - wf-155r

Japanese Pavilion
Photo 276 Japan: Courtesy Arie van Dort

Japanese Pavilion
Japanese Pavilion

Japanese Pavilion
Mikimoto Pearls Postcard
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Japan Booklet for the 1939 NY World's Fair
Booklet from the Japanese Pavilion
Courtesy of Bob Catania


Japanese Pavilion
Japanese Pavilion - photo 122 taken by Aire van Dort

Japan Booklet for the 1939 NY World's Fair
Mikimoto Pearls from the Japanese Pavilion
Courtesy of
Christine Johnson
Japan Pavilion - Raw Silk
Japan - Raw Silk


Japan - Story of Raw Silk
The Story of Raw Silk
Courtesy of
Laurel Phalen
Embroidered Tapestry Postcards
Embroidered Tapestry Postcards


Japan Book from Japanese Government Railways

Japan Book from the Board of Tourist Industry by the Japanese Government Railways.

This 36-page booklet is a treasure trove of black and white  photographs of the life and culture in Japan. The center of the booklet contains a color map and two traditional art works.

Only the cover is displayed at this time.


Japan Tea

Japan Tea - The Cup that Cheers "Welcome" in Japan. The land of color, courtesy and charm

The 20-page booklet describes everything about tea in Japan. From growing, shipping, brewing to the age-old Tea Ceremoney.

The entire booklet has been uploaded to the site.

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