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Shibuya in 1959. This is the area I grew up. The picture shows a rather steep tramway. This really is a tough hill to negotiate. I remember drivers pulled off the top speed at the bottom to give the tram enough momentum.

My sister attended a modern mission school nearby, which featured parties, bazaars, Christmas pageants, and other American stuff. They sent me to a local public school, however, claiming it is better for boys.  

(Source: Tokyo Tram Diary)

I will become a patissier, God willing.

by tuasfait on Tue Jan 31st, 2006 at 02:30:34 PM EST
Does it still exist? Or something on its place?

*Lunatic*, n.
One whose delusions are out of fashion.
by DoDo on Tue Jan 31st, 2006 at 03:02:26 PM EST
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Nope, the trams have all gone except one local line:

(Source: Tokyo Tour of Tokyo-ists)

I will become a patissier, God willing.

by tuasfait on Wed Feb 1st, 2006 at 08:43:56 AM EST
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