Published by Asahi Shimbun in 1955, This is Japan 1956 offers a magazine-style visual and textual journey through postwar Japan. It documents the country’s economic recovery, social transformation, and cultural renewal through vivid photographs and descriptive essays.
With chapters on landscapes, daily life, industry, and traditions, the book paints a comprehensive picture of Japan’s rapid rebirth and modernization during the mid-1950s—making it a valuable resource for understanding a pivotal era in Japanese history.
