Kirigaoka Central Shopping Street

This shopping street, up and running since the early 1950s, is like a Shōwa-era time capsule. It is located west of JR Akabane Station in Tokyo’s Kita Ward, inside an old Danchi (housing complex) operated by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Just a few of the shops still open regularly, and soon it might disappear for good.

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Kirigaoka Central Shopping Street (Part 2)

Second and final part of photos from this retro Shōwa-era shopping street, located west of JR Akabane Station in Tokyo’s Kita Ward inside an old Danchi (housing complex) operated by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Just a few of the shops still open regularly, but it is a unique and interesting area to explore and take pictures.

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Kirigaoka Central Shopping Street (Part 1)

This shopping street, up and running since the early 1950s, is like a Shōwa-era time capsule. It is located west of JR Akabane Station in Tokyo’s Kita Ward, inside an old Danchi (housing complex) operated by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Just a few of the shops still open regularly, but it is a fascinating area to walk around and take pictures.

#photography #shotoniphone #tokyolife #japanlife #kirigaoka #showa #retro #fotografie #shotengai