Inside a Bar in Yokohama in the Early 1960s Through Beautiful Found Photos

In the 1960s, Yokohama was a city undergoing rapid transformation. As Japan’s second-largest city, it played a key role in the nation's post-war economic boom. The port of Yokohama was vital for trade and industry, especially in shipbuilding and manufacturing. The city also saw significant infrastructure development, including the completion of the Yokohama Bay Bridge in 1964.

Culturally, Yokohama retained its international character, with neighborhoods like Yamate reflecting Western influence. The 1960s also saw the rise of youth subcultures, shaped by global trends in music and fashion, further marking the city’s modernization and cosmopolitanism.

Here below is a small set of found photos that shows inside a bar in Yokohama, Japan on February 16, 1961.