AndreasG Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share #41 Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Back on the Omotesando street, quite nearby, is a shop named Kiddy Land, six floors of toys etc., a paradise for children, a nightmare for parents! Left side of it, was Shakey's Pizza parlour, I remember, the All-You-Can Eat-Lunch was in those days 600Y, around 5$. We ate them into the deep red figures! Please see on the right side the "Cafe de Rope", I come to it soon again. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited August 2, 2019 by AndreasG 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3789889'>More sharing options...
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AndreasG Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share #42 Posted August 2, 2019 Kiddy Land still exists, the shop front looks different after all the years, Shakey's Pizza is gone,. also the Cafe de Rope - replaced by a restaurant of shiny glass, steel and concrete. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3789893'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share #43 Posted August 2, 2019 Coming back to the Cafe de Rope, in the past it looked that way, somehow like a make shift tent, but providing a nice atmosphere, we always enjoyed being there. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3789897'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share #44 Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) Indeed, the tent is gone, now we got a modern building with a mirror faced - it even shows me, taking this shot - ... Have a look into the street right hand side , windows etc., almost unchanged. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited August 2, 2019 by AndreasG 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3789904'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share #45 Posted August 3, 2019 vor 21 Stunden schrieb AndreasG: now we got a modern building with a mirror faced My sentence above should read "with a mirror facade", seems, the auto spell check fooled me and i did not notice... Let's go on with old and new, here is the Isetan Department store in Shinjuku, at the intersection of the Shinjuku Dori with the Meiji Dori, it is an interesting building with many Art Deco elements. 30 years ago, the corner looked like an art exhibition, with many canvasses and colorful paintings. I don't remember the background of this display, but it looked great! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3790478'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share #46 Posted August 3, 2019 Regrettably, today, no arts, the corner is hidden under tarpoulins, I guess, some construction work is going on. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3790480'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share #47 Posted August 3, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) At Ginza, the main shopping district, the tower shaped San-ai building at the Ginza crossing is famous (I don't know why, its just a glass tower...), at least, at night, it looks impressive... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3790482'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share #48 Posted August 3, 2019 Well, apart from night view vs day, not much has changed, Mitsubishi Electric got replaced by Ricoh, they certainly paid more..., about the fashion shops inside I can't comment, anyhow, it is landmark in Tokyo. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3790486'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share #49 Posted August 3, 2019 But, also minor details changed over the years. This simple photo shoes the backstreet door of the "Sumire" (written in Katakana) souvenir shop at Nakamise, Asakusa, completely held in red. Just an entrance. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3790488'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share #50 Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) Now, the got some renovation, a new door, electricity meters, rolling shutters, a mail box, the fire distinguisher is gone. The "Sumire" name is the same, at the old photo it was hand brushed with paint, now, it looks like a stencil, cloned. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited August 3, 2019 by AndreasG 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3790492'>More sharing options...
dkmoore Posted August 3, 2019 Share #51 Posted August 3, 2019 Very interesting serious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share #52 Posted August 5, 2019 Let us go to the Shibuya area, in south-western Tokyo, there is a building , tower shaped, nearby the station called the "109" - don't ask me why, here in Christmas decoration 30 years ago. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3791701'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share #53 Posted August 5, 2019 I admit, the photo of today is in shining daylight, certainly I could have waited for the evening, but not for Christmas Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3791702'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share #54 Posted August 5, 2019 In vicinity of the Shibuya station is a small alley, squeezed between the railway tracks and the shops, with many drinking places and lovely lanterns Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3791711'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share #55 Posted August 5, 2019 The alley still exits, but the days are counted, many shops are closed already and the demolition teams wait around the corner. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3791714'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share #56 Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) Probably you know the story of the famous dog named "Hachiko", it waited every afternoon at Shibuya station for its master to return from work at an university. Some day the professor passed away while working, but the dog continued for around 10 years to wait at the station, daily. To remember this fine dog, it got a bronze statue many years ago, see the photo (sorry for the low quality). The place is famous to meet with friends - see you at Hachiko! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited August 5, 2019 by AndreasG 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3791721'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share #57 Posted August 5, 2019 Today, after another 30 years, the dog still waits... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3791736'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share #58 Posted August 5, 2019 The coming photo, which I personally like very much due to its atmosphere was taken end of the eighties at the famous Tsukiji fish marker, around 5am, just after the tuna auctions. I posted this photo before in another section of the forum, the scan shows scratches and dust, but the atmosphere can be seen, can be felt. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3791741'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share #59 Posted August 5, 2019 Unfortunately, but also understandably, the entire Tsukiji fish market area with its auction places and processing halls got demolished recently, the place was too precious for a fish market, soon, high rising office buildings will be built there. The fish market found a new home a few kilometers east in Toyosu and it will be almost impossible to go there as a visitor. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299661-tokyo-then-and-now/?do=findComment&comment=3791742'>More sharing options...
Ecar Posted August 5, 2019 Share #60 Posted August 5, 2019 I wrote it before, but allow me to repeat it: great series! And not only the pictures, but also the context you provide. Thanks again - and keep them coming please. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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