Rise of Tokyo in Color

It's a city that transformed itself from a sprawl of wooden dwellings into a huge modern metropolis. Over 150 years, Tokyo has risen from the ashes twice--from an epic earthquake and a devastating series of bombings--rebuilding itself into the world's largest city. Examine the evolution and modernization of Tokyo through digitally remastered and colorized archival footage.

Release Date

June 4, 2018

Status

Released

Original Title

Rise of Tokyo in Color

Runtime

44min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Smithsonian ChannelNHK