November 11, 2008
Posted in From the editor
Michael Rogge, a gentleman stationed in Hong Kong during the 40’s and 50’s and then Japan in the 50’s and 60’s, has uplaoded all of his (some in colour!) videos and pictures taken during those times. At 79, my hat goes off to him, not only for uploading all of these to share with the world, but for being computer savvy enough to do so.
As someone living in Hong Kong (and who lived in Japan for a while), I find these pictures and videos endlessly fascinating.
Sheung Wan (Western District) 1964 in colour!!
Squatter’s in the 60’s
Entering Hong Kong Harbour
The Peak
The Children of HK: 1964
Japan; City Life 1959
A day in Japan
Do check out the link for a LOT more videos.
Wow, Very interesting videos for sure!
I really enjoyed seeing the old boats… I now want to make my own… If only I could…
Comment by The Root Beer King — November 12, 2008 @ 6:56 am
Yeah some of those videos were awesome.That 1960’s ones , I honestly thought Sonny Chiba was going to jump onto screen at any second.
Comment by djdrastic — November 12, 2008 @ 7:08 am
It’s amazing how much Hong Kong has changed, I’d say the population quadrupled since “the olden days”.
DjD, I’m pretty sure Sonny Chiba (As Golgo 13) WAS there, polishing his sniper rifle, a nice bellbottomed drug lord in his sights…
Comment by Dane Scaysbrook — November 13, 2008 @ 2:16 pm
Are you guys planning to do a new podcast in the near future?
Comment by Regan Strongblood — November 15, 2008 @ 9:46 pm