Metamorphosis of Japan after World War II
Friday, 19/10/2012 06:22 (GMT+7)
A photography exhibition titled “Metamorphosis of Japan after the war: 1945 – 1964”, co-organised by the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam and the Consulate-General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, is being held in Ho Chi Minh City.
The exhibition displays more than 100 black and white photographs by 11 renowned photographers for a retrospective of the Japanese society full of creativity and energy during the turbulent period spanning from 1945 to 1964 that followed World War II.
The exhibition will take place in Hanoi from 20 – 29 November at Ngo Quyen Exhibition Hall, 16 Ngo Quyen and in Da Nang from 13 – 22 December at Da Nang Heritage Management Centre, 78 Le Duan.
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Standing in line to receive food rations, Tokyo 1946
Photo by Tadahiko Hayashi |
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A mother and her baby in an area that was destroyed by war, Tokyo, 1947
Photo by Tadahiko Hayashi |
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A man living in a ruined building, Tokyo, 1947
Photo by Tadahiko Hayashi |
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A soldier discharged from the army returns to find his home ruined,
Tokyo 1948 - Photo: Ihei Kimura |
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The revival of "Gin-Bura" – Taking a walk in the Ginza district
of Tokyo, 1950 - Photo: Tadahiko Hayashi |
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Children watching a program presented with pictures, Tokyo, 1953
Photo: Ken Domon |
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Applying for a job, Tokyo, 1953 - Photo Tadahiko Hayashi |
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Preparing for shopping, Tokyo, 1955
Photo by Takeyoshi Tanuma |
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Dancers taking a break on the terrace of SKD Theater, Asakusa,
Tokyo, 1949 - Photo: Takeyoshi Tanuma |
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Women planting rice, Tayama, 1955
Photo: Hiroshi Hamaya. Back shots |
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Women planting rice, Tayama, 1955
Photo: Hiroshi Hamaya. Back shots |
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Classical and modern costumes at the Sanja Festival, 1955
Photo: Takeyoshi Tanuma |
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Working until tired. Tokyo, 1962
Photo: Yasuhiro Ishimoto |
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A building commemorating the atomic bombing and the Ohta River, 1
960 - 1965 - Photo: Kikuji Kawada |