Old city plan of Marunouchi District, Central Tokyo, 1948
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Old city plan of Marunouchi District, Central Tokyo, 1948
The Map of Marunouchi District in Central Tokyo, Japan was crafted in 1948 and serves as an invaluable historical artifact, offering a poignant glimpse into the city's landscape during the period of Allied Occupation following World War II. This meticulously detailed map illuminates the heart of Tokyo, capturing the essence of a city in the throes of transformation as it emerges as a global economic and financial powerhouse.
At the core of this historic document lies the Marunouchi district, a region steeped in significance. It nestles within the heart of Tokyo, flanked by notable landmarks: the Imperial Palace to the north, Tokyo Station to the east, and the Nihonbashi district to the south. The map, an intricate tapestry of information, meticulously delineates the district's major thoroughfares, including 1st Street, 2nd Street, and 3rd Street, providing a navigational guide through the bustling heart of the city.
Perhaps the most captivating facet of the map is its portrayal of iconic landmarks. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, a bastion of Japan's financial might, stands prominently, a testament to the district's economic vitality. In close proximity, the Dai-Ichi Building and the Mitsui Building grace the map, emblematic structures that symbolize Tokyo's resurgence in the aftermath of war.
The map also serves as a historical compass, revealing the presence of Allied installations within Marunouchi. Notable among these is the General Headquarters of the Allied Powers (GHQ), a symbol of the post-war occupation and reconstruction efforts led by the United States. Additionally, the map identifies the Dai-Ichi Mutual Life Insurance Company Building and the Imperial Hotel, all of which played pivotal roles in the district's revitalization under Allied supervision.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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