In the late 1980s, Japan was a global economic powerhouse characterized by immense wealth, electronics, and a vibrant urban scene. Today, those same districts reflect a transformation driven by an aging population, quieter business areas, and a significant increase in tourism.
Photographs from the decade capture an atmosphere of immense national confidence. Next, discover 15 photographs that show how much the Land of the Rising Sun has changed during the last 40 years.
1. Shinjuku Signs Everywhere
2. Waiting for the next train
3. In the Middle of Tokyo…
4. Picnic Day
5. Beer and Friends Till Late
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6. A Neon Night
7. Saturday Mornings With Goku
8. Red Jackets, Tough Looks
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9. Dreamy skyline
10. Read All About It
11. Big Sales, Bigger Signs
12. Donuts, Cakes & a Boy in Shorts
13. Rush Hour
14. All Aboard the Red Hinomaru Bus
15. Where Old Tokyo Met the Traffic Light
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