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Taken in a Tokyo district in 1995. As a reference point, this is the day before the Kobe earthquake that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, January 17, 1995. The women are wearing furisode, a style of kimono that feature long sleeves that drape down. They are also wearing zōri sandals, which are traditional formal foot wear. If you notice the young man nonchalantly smoking a cigarette on the right, it is illegal to smoke in Japan if you are under the age of consent.
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Studio Alta, a popular gathering spot in Shinjuku.
Tokyo Essentials featuring Studio Alta
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The Enoden train, it is the charming and scenic route that takes you to Kamakura.
Enoden Official Site
All of the pictures were taken in 1995.