KUWABARA KINEO
Tokyo Showa 11 Nen
Published by Shobun-Sha, 1974
Tokyo Showa 11 Nen by Kuwabara Kineo is a rare photographic series documenting Tokyo in 1936, during the 11th year of the Showa era. Through fascinating street images, Kuwabara captures the daily life of residents and the unique atmosphere of a Tokyo undergoing rapid modernization, while still retaining traces of ancient traditions. This series offers a valuable visual record of pre-war Japan, preserved in a delicate balance between past and future, and stands as a true historical treasure imbued with nostalgia and authenticity.
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Tokyo Showa 11 Nen by Kuwabara Kineo is a rare photographic series that documents Tokyo in 1936, the 11th year of the Showa era. Through fascinating street images, Kuwabara captures the daily lives of residents and the unique atmosphere of a modernizing Tokyo, while retaining traces of ancient traditions. This series offers a precious visual record of a pre-war Japan, frozen in a delicate balance between past and future, and constitutes a true historical treasure trove of nostalgia and authenticity.