Observed arrival · 2026-09-13
Japan Time Atlas: Walk Japan Through Its Layers
An interactive map that compares historical aerial photographs with present-day Japan to suggest walking routes, local sights, and overlooked places.
Field notes
The atlas uses a map comparison slider to place historical aerial photography beside the current landscape, with coverage and survey years varying by location. Its editorial layer points walkers toward stations, shrines, waterfronts, castles, former industrial sites, and railway remains rather than only headline attractions. Featured examples include Hiroshima, Asakusa, Minato Mirai, Osaka Castle, Kamakura, and Kobe, while the interface and guides are listed across six languages.
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