ROOM WITH A VIEW 1962, MOTOMACHI, YOKOHAMA
Shot from one of the many rooms in the STAR HOTEL of Motomachi. Much reconstruction was still in progress at this time, thus the views were different than one would see today if one was looking out of a window of the STAR HOTEL. I am not naive enough to believe the hotel is still standing. Nevertheless, this is a room with a view that speaks volumes about the character of progress.
I like the lines the roofs offer, the objects of what could be called "objects of an era." Most Japanese today will not recall this era unless they are in their 60s or 70s. Once the face of the post -war era began changing, it changed rapidly. Few of the buildings that were part of the 60s Japan remain; they are long gone according to friends I have talked with. Trying to find landmarks in Yokohama from my tour of duty would be near-impossible except for the major attractions that were, in most cases, historic landmarks.
The interior of the room? Tatami mats, a futon and a laquered table. The Star Hotel is one of the most memorable hotels in my lifetime. It was here that I often spent entire weekends relaxing and painting without leaving my room. On the other hand, it was also here that I left my room to frequent some of the local establishments and enjoy nightlife and music.
Throughout my photostream, you will note many images and references to the STAR HOTEL.
ROOM WITH A VIEW 1962, MOTOMACHI, YOKOHAMA
Shot from one of the many rooms in the STAR HOTEL of Motomachi. Much reconstruction was still in progress at this time, thus the views were different than one would see today if one was looking out of a window of the STAR HOTEL. I am not naive enough to believe the hotel is still standing. Nevertheless, this is a room with a view that speaks volumes about the character of progress.
I like the lines the roofs offer, the objects of what could be called "objects of an era." Most Japanese today will not recall this era unless they are in their 60s or 70s. Once the face of the post -war era began changing, it changed rapidly. Few of the buildings that were part of the 60s Japan remain; they are long gone according to friends I have talked with. Trying to find landmarks in Yokohama from my tour of duty would be near-impossible except for the major attractions that were, in most cases, historic landmarks.
The interior of the room? Tatami mats, a futon and a laquered table. The Star Hotel is one of the most memorable hotels in my lifetime. It was here that I often spent entire weekends relaxing and painting without leaving my room. On the other hand, it was also here that I left my room to frequent some of the local establishments and enjoy nightlife and music.
Throughout my photostream, you will note many images and references to the STAR HOTEL.