Gotanda

will have to go visit sometime...soon

I love the comparison with the old/new photographs... ^^

I really like Danny's articles that makes time comparisons.

I would really like to fet around by bike at night, but it is something I would avoid at all cost. Differently from Japan, one thing Brazil do lack is security, especially in big cities. =/

Love the photos from the past and watch the change into today.

I like the night view ^^b

We're getting really cool weather here as well. Its Canada and all, but our summers get hot too.

filled with resto's you say. *writes on itinerary*

well at least there's some wind there...it's humid here without the wind...

I'm ashamed that 1960's Japan has the same street cars that we are currently using in Toronto. Hopefully when you have teleportation devices we will have electric trains.

wow flashback !!

i haven't been on an electric tram in ages
Last time was in HK, even though there are trams in Syd

Wow check out the trams - I actually went on a tram for the first time ever in Melbourne about 3 weeks ago... It was crazy but I looked like such a tourist because I couldn't work the ticket machine =/

Anyhoo, what I really notice about the photos is how empty and sorta peaceful the streets look... ^_^
It's like a ghost town in comparison to the 'now' pics.

Gotanda is where our Japanese satellite location of my company is located...Maybe I'll do a international work transfer...

Gah, what I would give to have the nice cool weather you're having, instead of this 105+ degree insanity we're having over here in Seattle.

Would love to visit ^^

wow big step up since the oldies

The photo you took makes me want to take a trip to Japan evern more now. Awesome pic Danny! ^^

I used to live in Gotanda for the first month when I came to Japan 3 yrs ago. It was a monthly mansion 5 minutes walk from the JR station. I haven't been to Gotanda since I moved to my current residence. I sorta miss it ^^;

I wish I could survive without air conditioning right now. It's been far hotter than usual

seems like most of the sky was visible in the olden days. now all that can be seen are high rises touching each other.

few hundred years down the line Japan would be the first country to have cities built on top of existing cities.

I always love these time comparison photo articles.

I've never even heard of gotanda and it's not surprising if it's mostly offices and restaurants. It doesn't sound like a place that tourists would go often.

Ah nice old pictures there. It reminds me of Gatekeeper anime, but also when I first moved to Vancouver. They didn't have trams anymore, but they still have the rails on Main Street :)

AWESOME. Love OLD and NEW TOGETHER! NICE.

It's winter here and it's not that cold... average maximum temps are 20degC. Min ranges from 8-10.
Trams are still being used here in Australia, funny thing is I've never been on one.

Ah, the joys of urbanization and modernization.

Look at all the bright lights and advertisements now.
Then look at the past.

Hmmm, I don't recognize Gotanda from JR Yamanote and I thought I went thru all the stations in JR Yamanote line... I wonder if I just did not pay attention or I actually never pass by Gotanda before >_<

Nothing like sitting on an old tram, stuck in traffic, on a hot day...
Do they still have trams in Tokyo/anywhere in Japan? Melbourne has them as a second form of public transport and they are everywhere.

Wow, that net of wires in the old pictures makes me worry a little.

The old pictures are so plain compared to modern one :P Nice to see how much things can change

It's as if they saw the black and white pictures before building all this neon: "Let's make it brighter this time"!!

I prefer the modern pciture.

The old pictures looks like there were no on in the street.
And see nowdays. xD

I can never get bored with reading about Danny's daily life in Japan because the way he tells what he see's is very matter of fact and simple yet detailed and descriptive. One thing that I really like is he knows how to give enough detail to get your mouth watering but not enough to fill your stomach so your always wanting for more and more. I think that if Danny did nothing else but talk about life in Japan and where he lives I would be completely happy reading his blogs though I would atleast want an occasional anime article.

Only time I've heard of Gotanda is on the way the way to Shibuya from Shinagawa. Never actually been there though.

Saw those street cars outside of Paddy's Market in Sydney. Didn't get on though.

Tokyo is absolutely beautiful.

Have never looked around Gotanda although I was there shortly by mistake. I was at Ebisu station and decided to walk to Shibuya. So I started my journey and passed Meguro station but thought nothing of it. When I got to the next station, Gotanda, I relized I had gone in the wrong direction. Somehow I had gotten turned around at Ebisu and confused south with north. So, I hopped on the Yamanote, got off at Ebisu, and resumed my original intention. Over the last few trips, I find myself walking around parts of the Yamanote loop. I will try to finish the walk over the next few years. So far I have walked from Harajuku to Shinjuku, Akihabara to Nippori, Harajuku to Shibuya, Ebisu to Gotanda, and Ebisu to Shibuya.

Again...so much has changed after such a long time...really love the comparison of the old and new pictures...

it's a good thing that you are taking the time out for some exercise despite your busy schedule! i applaud ya!

Can't believe how dark it is, expalins why the Japanese can go to fireworks during the summer.

Always cool to see the old photos:)

Gotanda is an interesting place. I like the way it is announced by the voices on the train lines ^^'.

i would love to go for bike rides in the evening but i live on top of a huge hill thatz a pain in the ass to get up... and i'm fat.

Danny and the wifey are turning into avid cyclists :)

cool weather and cycling...argh...I'm going to need to pull out the ol' bicycle now!

Tokyo has got to be one of the most photogenic cities.

The time comparisons are awesome, Japan has come so far while the rest of us have kinda lingered and waited to follow their lead.

You're brave cycling around with all the traffic zooming around Danny, especially at night, think i'd wuss out :P