The 1970s marked a period of intense urban development in Tokyo. The city's skyline was constantly evolving, with new skyscrapers like the Kasumigaseki Building and the Keio Plaza …

Oct 14, 2019 · In his book, "Tokyo-Yokosuka 1976-83," photographer Greg Girard offers a rare glimpse into what the capital of Japan looked like in the mid-1970s.

Jun 13, 2019 · Several years in Tokyo during the mid- to late-1970s not only helped develop Girard's photography but also give the public a rare glimpse of life in the Japanese capital. As …

Mar 11, 2017 · 1970: 'Pushers' at work on Tokyo's Shinjuku station in the rush hour. They are employed to pack as many passengers as possible into the 'sardine' specials, especially in …

Jun 10, 2019 · using a combination of color and black and white compositions, the photographs perfectly depict the ‘pre-blade runner’ era. capturing both the people and the urban …

During the years he stayed there, the photographer took many pictures of the bustling Blade Runner-esque Japanese capital. The photographs remained unseen for many years and now, …

In the 1970s, acclaimed photographer Greg Girard took photos of Tokyo looked like it was straight out of science fiction. This largely unseen collection of street photography is now available in …

Jun 12, 2019 · Renting a darkroom and making black and white photos, and sending his slide film to a commercial processing lab, his street photography shots from this period remained largely …

Aug 9, 2019 · Much before Greg Girard found himself in 1970s Tokyo, he had nurtured an interest in photography. As a teenager in Vancouver, Girard learned the craft, traveling from his …

Jun 10, 2019 · Before eateries had English menus; before selfies were snapped at the Robot Restaurant; before tourists in Mario costumes zipped down the streets of Shibuya in go-karts …