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Ranks of Rickshaws - Entrance to the Harbour Pier, Yokohama
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Ranks of Rickshaws - Entrance to the Harbour Pier, Yokohama
Ranks of Rickshaws lined up at the Entrance to the Harbour Pier, Yokohama, Japan. Date: circa 1910s
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This evocative postcard image captures the bustling scene at the entrance to the Harbour Pier in Yokohama, Japan during the 1910s. The ranks of rickshaws, neatly lined up and waiting for passengers, add a sense of organized chaos to the scene. The rickshaws, a traditional form of transportation in Japan at the time, were man-powered vehicles that provided an affordable and convenient way for people to travel around the city. The pier, with its large ships and boats docked, serves as a backdrop to this vibrant scene. The harbor, a major hub of international trade during this period, is bustling with activity. Sailors, porters, and merchants can be seen moving about, carrying goods and supplies. The contrast between the modern technology of the ships and the traditional rickshaws adds to the intrigue of this scene. The Japanese people in the image are dressed in traditional clothing, adding to the oriental feel of the image. The women, wearing kimonos, walk along the pier, while men in hakama and haori garments guide the rickshaws. The atmosphere is one of energy and excitement, as people go about their daily business and travelers make their way to and from the ships. This postcard, taken by Grenville Collins, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when Yokohama was a bustling hub of international trade and transportation. The ranks of rickshaws, lined up at the entrance to the harbor pier, are a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Japanese people, who found a way to meet the transportation needs of their growing city in a way that was both affordable and sustainable.
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