Condom vending machines first appeared in Japan in Osaka in 1969 and continued to spread until the early 1990s. Nowadays, they are becoming a rare sight, mostly because people can easily buy them at 24-hour convenience stores.
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An aging building tucked between newer structures in a quiet Tokyo backstreet. Rust, concrete, and a few potted plants tell stories that glass towers never could.
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Built in 1931, this Romanesque building in Kajimachi features a stone base, scratch tiles, and decorative terracotta accents. A Victor Japan recording studio operated on the 6th floor until 1940.
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In Awaji-cho since the late Meiji era, this historic dye shop survived into the 21st century. Nearby Konya-cho was once an Edo-Meiji dyeing hub that declined with synthetic fibers. Though now closed, this shop carried the local legacy for over a century.
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A former fish shop in a shopping street of Fujimi City. Although the sign has faded over time, the name "Uokou" remains clearly visible etched into the mortar wall. It feels as though the memories of its bustling past are quietly preserved right here.
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Near Shiinamachi Station lies a shopping street that flourished around 1955. Set slightly back from the road, this retro building richly retains its Showa-era charm. Judging by the closed shutters, it appears to no longer be in business.
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Built in 1929 during post-Great Kanto Earthquake reconstruction, this 3-story wooden clinic/residence off Yasukuni-dori vividly preserves its history. It features intricate vintage details like corrugated eaves and diamond-shaped decorations.
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軽井沢の山荘(1962)
吉村順三
Karuizawa Mountain Villa
Junzo Yoshimura

This summer house, designed by one of the leading figures of post-war Japanese modernism, is considered one of the most beautiful residential buildings in Japan.
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