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Tor Hotel, Kobe, Japan
Tor Hotel, Kobe, Japan. Date: circa 1920s
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Hotels Kobe Tudor Turret Turrets Westernised
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1. Title: "A Glimpse into the Past: Tor Hotel, Kobe, Japan in the 1920s" 2.. This photograph transport us back in time to the early 1920s in Kobe, Japan, where the grandeur of the Tor Hotel stands proudly against a backdrop of lush greenery. The image showcases the unique blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles that defined the city's landscape during this era. The Tor Hotel, with its Tudor-style design, boasts an imposing presence with its large, stone structure and distinctive turrets. The building's Westernized features, such as the steeply pitched roof and half-timbering, are a stark contrast to the surrounding Japanese gardens filled with vibrant, blooming trees. The steps leading up to the hotel entrance are a testament to the attention to detail that went into designing this architectural masterpiece. The garden, adorned with a variety of exotic plants and trees, adds an element of tranquility and serenity to the scene. Kobe, a bustling port city, was known for its Western influences during the early 20th century. The Tor Hotel, with its Western-style architecture, represented the city's cosmopolitan charm and its connection to the world beyond its shores. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the old and the new coexisted harmoniously, leaving us with a lasting impression of a unique and fascinating chapter in Japanese history. 3. Keywords: Tor Hotel, Kobe, Japan, 1920s, East, Oriental, Japan, Japanese, Hotel, Hotels, Trees, Building, Buildings, Large, Tudor, Style, Western, Westernised, Turret, Turrets, Steps, Garden, Gardens.
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