Vintage Photos Capture Street Scenes of Tokyo in 1973
21/07/2025•
Tokyo in the 1970s was a city of rapid growth and change. The economic boom of the post-war era was still felt, though it slowed after the 1973 oil crisis.
Infrastructure expanded with more highways and the iconic Shinjuku skyscrapers began to rise. While the core city saw some residents move to suburbs, the metropolitan area continued to grow. Street scenes were a mix of tradition and booming modernity. Busy intersections were filled with a mix of cars, buses, and crowds of pedestrians.
People sported both traditional Japanese clothing and emerging Western fashions, like miniskirts and hotpants, reflecting a blend of old and new. Neon signs began to illuminate entertainment districts, while the daily commute on efficient, but crowded, trains was a common sight.
Despite the rapid development, pockets of calmer, everyday life existed, contrasting with the visible signs of industrial growth and an increasingly fast-paced urban environment. These vintage photos were found by David Pirmann that capture street scenes of Tokyo in 1973.
Akasaka, Tokyo, 1973
Bicycle and car and lumber, Tokyo, 1973
Gate, Imperial Palace, Tokyo, 1973
Guard house, Imperial Palace, Tokyo, 1973
Market and 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 in stroller, Tokyo, 1973
Meiji Jingu shrine, Tokyo, 1973
Meiji Jingu wedding, Tokyo, 1973
Meiji Jingu, Tokyo, 1973
Meiji Jingu, Tokyo, 1973
Minato, Tokyo, 1973
Moat and view of Marunouchi District, Imperial Palace, Tokyo, 1973
Nijubashi Bridge, Edo Castle, Imperial Palace, Tokyo, 1973
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