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Old Harajuku Station mockup

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🕯 In Memoriam · March 2020

Old Harajuku Station

A wooden station that witnessed countless summers

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Constructed in 1924, the old Harajuku Station was cherished as Tokyo's oldest wooden station. It was tragically demolished for redevelopment ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, leaving behind memories of a triangular roof that witnessed the evolution of fashion, music, and adolescence.

Editorial

As summer wanes, the old Harajuku Station quietly marks the passage of time. Its wooden structure exudes warmth, briefly capturing the hearts of those who pass by. On a sun-drenched afternoon, the path in front buzzes with laughter from young people clad in vibrant outfits, their energy reminiscent of fleeting youth. Leaning against the station's walls, the mingling scents of cedar and the overcast sky evoke a bittersweet nostalgia. The calls of cicadas resonate, reviving memories of days gone by. When autumn breezes begin to tint the surrounding maple leaves red, a deeper sense of nostalgia settles in. As night falls, warm light spills from the station’s windows, illuminating the streets, while the gentle ticking of the station clock creates a feeling of suspended time. This wooden station is not merely a transit hub but a nurturing presence that envelops the memories of its visitors, enriching their hearts with echoes of the past. This is one of the hundred summers that the old Harajuku Station has quietly witnessed, where the comforting scent of wood remains rooted in the air, calling forth dreams of yesteryears.

Material
100% organic cotton canvas
Colors
Oyster / Black
Size
38 × 41 cm
Print
4-color flat, screen-print quality
Production
Made to order · ships 5–8 days

Each design is an editorial illustration of a real Tokyo neighborhood. Architectural, signage, and topographic details are simplified or recomposed for composition and mood; the artwork is not a literal depiction of the actual scene.

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