Japan Illustrated Digital Archive
An up-close view of Japan of the ’60s and ’70s
Japan Illustrated was published quarterly by The Japan Times between 1963 and 1977, at a time when the Japanese postwar economic miracle was in full flight. The magazine devoted entire issues to the major events of the era, including the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the 1970 Osaka Expo and the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo. It introduced readers, in quality color and black and white photography, to various parts of Japan. It also provided snapshots and profiles of Japanese firms that were making world-class automotive and electronic products.
The Japan Illustrated archive is a valuable contribution to the world’s understanding of Japanese society in the 1960s and 1970s. This product is a photographic introduction on Japanese culture, fine arts and crafts, performing art, architecture, cultural heritage, nature, industry, major events and more. Focusing on people who are active in various fields.
