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Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1923 (3 / 9)
Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1st September 1923 - the earthquake and typhoon killed an estimated 99, 300 people. The Metropolitan Police Department burning at Maranouchi near Hibiya Park. Date: 1923
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Aflame Department Earthquake Flames Hibiya Metropolitan Phenomena Tokyo 1923
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Experience the historical significance of the Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1923 with our intricately designed jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating puzzle features an image of the devastating aftermath taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Witness the Metropolitan Police Department in flames near Hibiya Park, a poignant reminder of the tragic events that took place on 1st September 1923, when an estimated 99,300 lives were lost due to the earthquake and following typhoon. Engage in a rewarding puzzle-solving journey and bring this important piece of history to life in your own home.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 22.8cm (14" x 9")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 28cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Great Kantō earthquake that struck Tokyo, Japan on September 1, 1923. The earthquake, along with the subsequent fire caused by a following typhoon, is estimated to have claimed the lives of over 99,300 people, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. In this image, the Metropolitan Police Department building at Maranouchi, near Hibiya Park, is seen engulfed in flames. The serene and tranquil setting of the park, with its lush greenery and peaceful pond, is a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction that has unfolded. The once imposing and authoritative structure of the police department, now reduced to ashes, symbolizes the devastating power of nature and the vulnerability of human structures in the face of such phenomena. The flames, fueled by the intensity of the fire, reach high into the sky, casting an ominous shadow over the scene. The smoke billows out, obscuring the view of the city beyond, adding to the sense of uncertainty and fear. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive force of nature and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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