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Straatgezicht in Japan, Ed van der Elsken, 1959 - 1970

http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-F-2019-299-36-5

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an urban street scene in Japan, likely from the late 1950s or early 1960s given its vintage appearance. The setting appears to be a bustling commercial area with various signs written in Japanese characters indicating shops such as restaurants, bars, and other businesses. A large Ferris wheel stands prominently on the right side of the photo, adding an element of amusement park-like charm to the urban landscape.

Several people are visible walking down the street, dressed in what looks like mid-20th-century attire for Japan's citizens at that time: men wearing suits or casual coats and women wearing dresses with striped patterns. The expressions on their faces suggest a sense of everyday activity without any significant interaction captured between them. The architecture features tall buildings with numerous windows reflecting the overcast sky, suggesting an urban environment.

The photograph is credited to Ed van der Elsken, as i

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