Kuwabara Kineo
Tokyo Showa 11 Nen
Published by Shobun-Sha, 1974
Kuwabara Kineo's Tokyo Showa 11 Nen is a rare photographic series documenting 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 rapidly modernizing Tokyo, while retaining traces of ancient traditions. This series offers a precious visual record of pre-war Japan, frozen in a delicate balance between past and future, and constitutes a true historical treasure trove of nostalgia and authenticity.