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Hirohitos Daughters Cooking
Filename: 990_16_X-Hirohito-Emperor_13HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3702 (8.4MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Nasu
Country: Japan
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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Hirohitos Daughters Cooking
Nasu, Japan: August 13, 1946 The three youngest daughters of Emperor Hirohito, on vacation at the Imperial Villa in the Japanese Alps, cook the evening meal for the seven household attendants as part of thier training in the domestic and culinary fields. Kazuko, 18, prepares the evening meal as Atsuko, 16, helps her younger sister, Takako, 8, get a peek at what is cooking
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Media ID 9742695
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1940s 1946 Daughters Emperor Hirohito Emperor Of Japan Famous People Famous Personalities Famous Persons Famous Women Foreign Leaders Japan Pots Princesses Royalty Sisters Stirring Stove Training Nasu
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a rare glimpse into the lives of Emperor Hirohito's daughters during a significant period in Japanese history. Taken on August 13,1946, at the Imperial Villa in Nasu, Japan, it showcases the three youngest princesses engaging in an everyday activity that held great significance for their future roles. In this image, Kazuko, aged 18, takes charge of preparing the evening meal while her younger sister Atsuko assists her. The youngest sibling Takako, just eight years old at the time, eagerly tries to catch a glimpse of what is cooking on the stove. This scene not only reveals their close bond as sisters but also highlights their training in domestic and culinary skills. As members of royalty with immense responsibilities ahead of them, these young princesses were being groomed to become capable leaders within Japanese society. Their involvement in household chores and culinary duties was an essential part of their education and preparation for future roles. The historical significance of this photograph lies not only in its portrayal of famous personalities but also its reflection of post-war Japan's efforts towards rebuilding and redefining traditional gender roles. It serves as a reminder that even those born into privilege must learn practical skills and contribute to daily life. Preserved by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), this vintage print offers us a unique window into an era marked by transformation and resilience.
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