
Photographs of Japan from the Meiji and Taisho Periods (1868-1926) have captivated viewers around the world since they were first circulated. One photographer in particular captured Japanese life so beautifully that his work has been seen by countless people all across the globe. Until very recently, though, his name was virtually unknown. Now we know that the prolific photographer's name was T. Enami - or rather, that was his trade name. He was born Enami Nobukuni, and his work made a deep and far-reaching impact on photography.
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