Rise of Tokyo in Color (2018)

From a cluster of wooden shacks to a sprawling concrete jungle, Tokyo’s metamorphosis is nothing short of breathtaking. Over a century and a half, this city has clawed its way back from the brink twice—first from a catastrophic earthquake, then from relentless firebombing—to emerge as the planet’s most populous metropolis. Through meticulously restored and colorized archival footage, we trace its relentless drive toward the future, witnessing the raw grit and astonishing resilience that forged the neon-lit titan we know today.